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News

Wheelock program moving from Anna Maria to Holy Cross

Wheelock College's Worcester program is moving to the College of the Holy Cross, the Boston-based college announced Wednesday.

Agriculture

McGovern to tour 13 Mass. farms

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), whose district includes Central Massachusetts, began a two-day tour of 13 Massachusetts farms on Tuesday.

Opinion

The importance of talking about sexual assault

Since 2011, Anna Maria College has been raising awareness about sexual assault and helping our community break the silence.

Education

Anna Maria recruiting for health certificate programs

Three healthcare programs designed for professionals were among new certificates Anna Maria College began actively marketing this week.

Banking & Finance

Fidelity’s deposits grew 27% in 2016

Fidelity Bank's 2016 merger with Barre Savings Bank helped grow deposits at the bank by 27 percent in 2016 and improved other performance metrics.

Education

Colleges drop standardized tests to boost applications, diversity

In March, Worcester State University announced it will no longer require undergraduate applicants to submit standardized test scores as a requirement for admission.

Education

Anna Maria College offers new health degree

Anna Maria College in Paxton announced Wednesday it's now offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Community Service.

Education

Anna Maria launches master of social work program

Anna Maria College in Paxton is accepting applications for its new master of social work program for the fall.

Economy

Worcester’s unfunded employee benefits total $861M

The city of Worcester is behind by $861 million on what it owes retired city workers and is slated to owe current employees for health care and other benefits, according to a new report.

Government & Politics