Education

MCPHS launches PA doctoral program

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has launched a Doctor of Science program in Physician Assistant Studies.

Area colleges offer more aid as tuition rises

The fall semester brings a new class of college students to campuses, but also a new group of students likely to go deep into debt to pay for their classes.

Becker College appoints new dean

Becker College has hired a new deal for its nursing, education, criminal justice, psychology, exercise science and mental health counseling programs.

Marlborough education firm to study L.A. school district

The Center for Educational Leadership and Technology in Marlborough has been hired to study the information-technology organization at the nation's second largest school district.

UMass Medical among top primary care schools

The University of Massachusetts Medical School is one of the top U.S. medical schools for primary care education, according to a 2018 ranking report by U.S. News.

State’s nursing homes are underfunded, industry says

Nursing home administrators and staff sounded the alarm on Monday, telling lawmakers their industry is underfunded and needs help.

Q&A with Janice McNeill, board-certified behavior analyst

Janice McNeill took time while raising her children to reflect on her next career move, and that led her to pursue working with people on the autism spectrum.

How UMass Medical School’s admissions changes could help the physician pool

Projections of workforce needs all indicate the demand for physicians is growing, and the University of Massachusetts Medical School and others are responding.

Dell EMC latest to embrace autism hiring in Central Massachusetts

Central Massachusetts companies and advocates are working together to boost employment among a group that has historically faced a lack of job opportunities.