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Boston University Graduate Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

Boston University Graduate Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

Graduate workers voted 90% in favor of authorizing a strike.

Margaret Attridge March 20, 2024
Fintech, STEM, and AI: How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Is Shaping Future Business Leaders

Fintech, STEM, and AI: How Worcester Polytechnic Institute Is Shaping Future Business Leaders

Innovative project hubs around the world immerse Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) business students in real-world learning. Here’s how WPI is shaping the future of business education.

Bennett Leckrone February 26, 2024
Boston Questrom Business School to Launch New Institute

Boston Questrom Business School to Launch New Institute

A new institute at the Boston University Questrom School of Business will explore businesses’ impact on society.

Bennett Leckrone January 29, 2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Launch STEM MBA

Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Launch STEM MBA

A growing number of business schools are offering STEM-designated master of business administration (MBA) programs that focus on data and other high-demand fields.

Bennett Leckrone January 12, 2024
UMass to Offer Scholarships to Top Community College Students

UMass to Offer Scholarships to Top Community College Students

The new Community College Advantage Scholarship will award at least $5,000 per year for students to finish their bachelor’s degrees at UMass.

Bennett Leckrone January 11, 2024
Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns After Testimony on Antisemitism, Plagiarism Accusations

Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns After Testimony on Antisemitism, Plagiarism Accusations

Alan M. Garber, the university’s provost and chief academic officer, will serve as interim president, the Harvard Corporation announced.

Margaret Attridge January 2, 2024
Ivy League Era: Harvard To Offer Course on Taylor Swift

Ivy League Era: Harvard To Offer Course on Taylor Swift

Harvard University is the latest institution to offer a course on the 12-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter.

Margaret Attridge November 30, 2023
Massachusetts to Expand Financial Aid for College Students With $62M Investment

Massachusetts to Expand Financial Aid for College Students With $62M Investment

The MASSGrant Plus Expansion helps students at public colleges with tuition and fees and will impact 25,000 students.

Evan Castillo November 20, 2023
Harvard to Give Qualifying Undergrads ‘Launch Grant’ for Post-Grad Boost

Harvard to Give Qualifying Undergrads ‘Launch Grant’ for Post-Grad Boost

Harvard University is giving a $2,000 grant to third-year students from families who make $85,000 or less to help them launch their post-graduate lives.

Evan Castillo October 19, 2023