Becker College

Big data represents a more nebulous and far-flung term than “innovation economy.” Yet big data is also becoming important for businesses in optimizing profits and planning the future.

Becker College's new data science degree program hired Feyzi R. Bagirov of Boston, naming him founding director of the program, the college said Thursday in a statement.

Amid a growing need for more space and facilities, Worcester's colleges have undertaken multi-million-dollar projects that are...

Becker College has received a $1 million gift from alumna and former Southwest Airlines President Colleen Barrett that will go toward the school's Center for Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Higher education, an anchor industry for Greater Worcester, is working harder today to maintain enrollments at or...

Nichols College in Dudley said it will raise tuition by 2.9 percent for the 2015-2016 academic year, but will hold the line the following year, marking the college's second tuition freeze in three years.

Becker College has launched an online undergraduate business degree program that will give credit for work and life experience, the Worcester school announced.

The influence of declining freshman-age students in New England, increased use of technology and the importance of a continued commitment to the community were highlighted Wednesday morning during a discussion of the future of higher education as part of the Worcester Business Journal Power Breakfast Series.

A new program will provide a year of free space in Worcester to entrepreneurial college graduates seeking to open their own businesses in the city.

Gov. Deval Patrick is planning another overseas trip, with mid-September stops in Denmark, France and the United Kingdom.