In March, Worcester State University announced it will no longer require undergraduate applicants to submit standardized test scores as a requirement for admission.
As part of Kate Alexander's desire to create a more sustainable, community-centric Southbridge Credit Union – increasing its $175 million in assets currently under management – she is ramping up efforts to provide more services to the credit union's members.
Spurred by millions in hotel tax collections and efforts by city officials to create a more well-rounded city, Marlborough is moving on from being a haven for major employers through new retail, residential and visitor developments.
Despite concerns nationally among colleges and universities over new federal policies scaring away international applicants, Worcester schools have seen no such impact.
MetroWest's employment growth over the past year lagged behind the state, adding only 900 jobs during that time, according to new data labor data released this week.