Diversity & Inclusion

Central Mass. state universities receive share of $13M for at-risk students

Three Central Massachusetts state universities have split more than $4 million in state funding to provide tutoring and supportive services to students at risk of not graduating, including wraparound services for transportation, child care, and food needs.

🔒Worcester women’s-only Pilates studio opens on Sunday

A new women’s-only Pilates studio is coming to Worcester as Her Zen Studio is set to open on Sunday.

🔒WBJ’s 10 bold predictions for 2026

UMass Memorial Health will absorb another hospital, and nine other predictions.

🔒How did WBJ do with its bold predictions for 2025?

CCC was not placed into receivership, no hospital replaced Nashoba Valley Medical Center, and the results of eight other bold predictions for 2025.
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🔒2026 Economic Forecast: DEI will operate in a low-key manner

The political backlash against diversity & inclusion will relegate DEI efforts to lower-profile initiatives in 2026.

🔒A rural migration: Diverse communities are being priced out of Worcester, making it harder for healthcare providers and nonprofits to reach them

Not only are these diverse populations moving away from their old residences, they’re moving away from their healthcare providers.

U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center named #1 maternity hospital in Central Mass.

On Tuesday, U.S. News released its 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for uncomplicated pregnancy, with UMMC being the region’s only hospital to be named amongst the state’s top 10 facilities.

🔒Worcester nonprofit to close, transition to legacy fund following leader’s departure

ONE Worcester, a nonprofit offering free consulting and coaching services to fellow Worcester-area nonprofits, is closing as the organization has decided to shift to a legacy fund model.
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Central Mass. students gain access to $25M for behavioral health education

Students at five Central Massachusetts colleges and universities now have access to $25 million to support their behavioral health educations as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enters into the second year of its Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarship Program.

🔒Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions

The launch of The Reframe Institute was announced Sunday by Jessica Pepple.
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