Diversity & Inclusion

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has selected Tony Laing into its newly created role of assistant vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on a full-time basis.

Framingham State University has named Jeffrey Coleman, the Kennesaw State University deputy chief diversity officer, as FSU’s vice president for diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Workers Credit Union received $150 million from the U.S. Treasury to provide capital and services to low- and moderate-income and financially underserved communities.

The City outlined a series of steps on its website to improve communication, hiring practices, and begin the process for hiring another chief diversity officer.

Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester hired Kevin Lovaincy as its first director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As its client base has gotten more diverse, accounting firm AAFCPAs has sought to make its work environment more inclusive to people of different backgrounds, cultures, and religions.

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In a 6-4 vote on Wednesday, the Worcester City Council rejected the effort by UMass Chan Medical School to rename the Plantation streets, due to the name’s connection to slavery.

The matter is on the agenda for Wednesday evening’s city council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m.

Latinos for Education kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month Wednesday with a celebration of the organization's fifth anniversary, with Latino educators joining advocates and legislators in Great Hall.