AIC to Present Spring Festival of Communication and the Arts
The Division of Communication and the Arts at American International College (AIC) will present a collection of student work during the Spring Festival of Communication and the Arts. As the end of an unusual academic year concludes, the festival will virtually celebrate student achievements in differing departments under the division’s umbrella. The launch date is…
HG&E Earns National Clean Energy Future Recognition
Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) has been recognized among a handful of utilities nationwide by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) for its leadership in transforming to a carbon-free energy system, and is on the 2021 Utility Transformation Leaderboard. This is a significant recognition, and only 10 utilities, including Southern California Edison, Green Mountain Power,…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Regional Pilot Project Grant Awards to Support Economic Recovery | Mass.gov
The Baker-Polito Administration announced 37 grants totaling $5 million were awarded to cities, towns, and non-profit entities through the Regional Pilot Project Grant Program. This program was established to support recovery solutions based on the specific economic needs of individual regions of the Commonwealth and was designed to fund projects that uniquely address local concerns.…
Massachusetts House OKs its version of $47.7B state budget – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
The Massachusetts House approved its version of the state budget Thursday for the 2022 fiscal year that begins July 1. The proposed $47.7 billion spending plan responds to the needs of residents and makes investments that set the state on a path toward economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, Democratic House Speaker Ronald Mariano said.…
STCC to Honor 2021 Graduates with Campus Drive-through Parade
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will celebrate the class of 2021 with a drive-through parade on Thursday, June 3 at 4 p.m. Because campus access is restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic, graduates must register in advance to join the parade. Visit stcc.edu/commencement to find a link to register. All graduates and their guests must ride…
WNEU to Convene 38th Annual Regional Social Work Conference on May 19
Professionals from throughout Western Mass. will gather virtually as Western New England University (WNEU) convenes its 38th annual Social Work Conference on Wednesday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. This year’s conference is being presented virtually in accordance with CDC recommendations at the time of planning. Risa Silverman, director of the UMass School…
Holyoke Community College Board Votes to Freeze Student Fees
Citing the financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Holyoke Community College (HCC) board of trustees voted to freeze student fees for the upcoming academic year. The vote was 8-0. “This unanimous vote to freeze fees demonstrates our concern for the success of our students,” said Robert Gilbert, board chair. “They depend on…
BusinessTalk with Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health
BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health. The two discuss a wide range of topics, including the current pace of vaccinations, strategies for improving those numbers, the challenges facing the country as it strives to reach herd immunity, and expectations for when the region, the state, and the…
STCC Professor Gary Mullett Recognized for Professional Excellence
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Professor Gary Mullett was named a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the highest grade for the professional organization for electrical and electronic engineers. Read the source article at BusinessWest
Healing Racism Institute Receives $300,000 Grant from MassMutual Foundation
The Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley (HRIPV) announced it has received a $300,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation, serving as lead gift for the launch of a $1 million, three-year capital fund drive for the institute. The Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley was formed in 2012; since then, more than 1,000 people from…
Linda Thompson Named President of Westfield State University
The board of trustees at Westfield State University (WSU) selected higher-education and public-policy leader Linda Thompson to serve as the university’s 21st president. Pending Board of Higher Education approval, Thompson is slated to begin her presidency this summer. “Based on Dr. Thompson’s credentials and wealth of experience in influential leadership and collaboration, paired with her…
Big Y Reports 2.4 Million Meals Donated to Food Banks in November, December
To facilitate this past season of giving food to those in need, Big Y converted its Sack Hunger campaign from a $10 bag of groceries to a streamlined $5 donation to the five food banks within its marketing area. These regional food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, children’s programs, and…