Education

Two teachers-turned-lawmakers called for cracking down on certain college admissions practices Tuesday that they said equate to "affirmative action for the rich."

The College of the Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have agreed to a partnership to allow Holy Cross students to complete their bachelor’s degrees at the Worcester liberal arts college and earn a masters degree at WPI.

The Fitchburg Public Library will receive $1.5 million from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to help offset rising construction costs on the $40-million construction and renovation project.

Students at Fitchburg State University will soon be able to complete a bachelor of arts in international business at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences in Kleve, Germany.

Nichols College in Dudley has received a $100,000 commitment from an alum, 1972 graduate Ed Donahue. Donahue’s donation will support students from areas local to Dudley.

People are on the move at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Cornerstone Bank, and Thrive Support & Advocacy.

As Abby’s House begins an expansion, the nonprofit’s new executive director brings a decade of experience serving vulnerable Central Mass. residents.

Clark University has appointed Robert Spellane, former state representative and community health center leader, as interim regional director of its Small Business Development Center.

Count dozens of K-12 school superintendents among those who want lawmakers to make a universal meals program permanent, not just extend it for another year.

Worcester Business Journal has opened the registration window for its fifth annual Business of Cannabis forum on July 20 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.