Diversity & Inclusion

The Gardner school has received more than $5 million to support the academic success of low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

Ten Worcester County nonprofits have received nearly $1 million in combined funding for their sustainable approaches to addressing community health concerns. 

UMass and healthcare leaders emphasize UMass Chan’s future success depends on its next chancellor’s ability to cultivate talent, face federal challenges head-on, invest in primary care, and commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A handful of Central Massachusetts companies are utilizing workforce programs to recognize and support their true capabilities.

The Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts has received $2 million in funding through the state’s fiscal 2026 budget to support residents’ access to sexual and reproductive health care throughout the state.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation is set to establish a fund dedicated to nonprofits supporting individuals with physical disabilities.

With one top Democrat invoking Yogi Berra's famous "déjà vu all over again" quote, the House on Wednesday approved the latest attempt to strengthen access to reproductive and transgender care in the face of out-of-state legal threats.

House Democrats are moving toward a vote on legislation that would update the 2022 state law shielding reproductive and transgender care from out-of-state legal action.

While workers at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester once again made up the largest percentage of the state’s highest-paid state employees in 2024, UMass men’s basketball Head Coach Frank Martin once again topped the list.

Through the partnership, Clinton High School seniors will be able to participate in dual enrollment courses at FSU and MWCC.