Education

If enacted, Pell Grant cuts approved by the U.S. House could upend free community college programs that are just getting started in Massachusetts and saddle current and former students with more student loan debt, public higher education officials warned this week.

McGovern, appearing alongside Congresswoman Lori Trahan and graduates of the Devens center, spoke outside the facility one day after a federal judge extended a temporary restraining order blocking the closures for another week. 

Katz has found a unique niche in the digital space and is now taking his channel to new heights after winning the WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown, a pitch competition where college students present their business ideas and receive funding to grow their startups.

Employees at ERA Key Realty Services, First Financial Trust, and Seder & Chandler are making moves in their careers.

Advocates say the industry key to ending the region's persistent housing shortage is facing a workforce cliff.

Following an eight-month stint on an interim basis, Matthew Thaler has been named vice president and general counsel of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 

After four years serving as dean of The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Debora Jackson has left the role.

The museum at Framingham State University has received its largest-ever donation as the Danforth Art Museum and School has been gifted $4.66 million from a long-standing supporter.

Jordan said he holds no ill will towards the university, acknowledging higher educational institutions across the country are facing economic challenges, but he said he didn’t feel comfortable supporting the decision.

A federal judge had ordered the Trump Administration to stop its attempts to shutter Job Corps centers across the country, including in Grafton and Devens.