Education

Throughout the Aug. 25 edition of WBJ, you’ll read about the best of what humanity can be, personified through WBJ’s 40 Under Forty, Class of 2025. The winners are executives, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are making their marks on our lives and doing so in kind, generous ways.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute researcher Catherine Whittington has been awarded a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation.

Artificial intelligence in classrooms is no longer a distant prospect, and Massachusetts education officials on Monday released statewide guidance urging schools to use the technology thoughtfully, with an emphasis on equity, transparency, academic integrity and human oversight. 

The Women’s Executive Academy is a joint effort by Nichols College and Worcester Business Journal designed to help female professionals achieve their career goals, with a particular focus on reaching executive positions, such as CEO, president, and executive director.

A total of 680 adult learners will benefit from a combined $6.6 million in funding from the Massachusetts state government, seeking to boost training in high-demand occupations within the trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

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.

A former Bose Corp. campus in Stow is set to be the site of an $83.8-million private boarding academy focused on developing students into elite athletes.

MBI’s SPARK program is a free eight-week opportunity pairing aspiring entrepreneurs with mentors from MBI’s network to help the startups overcome certain obstacles.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute reached a significant milestone in February, when it received Research 1 status. Of course, now is anything but a normal time in the world of academic research.

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.