Worcester student wins Clark tech innovation challenge
Clark University graduate student Sumanth Aitham earned first place for a platform designed to help students learn complex computer science concepts through interactive visualizations
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QCC President Luis Pedraja to retire in 2027
The Quinsigamond Community College president steps down after a decade marked by enrollment growth, expanded student support programs and the college’s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
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Seven Worcester residents join county correctional ranks
Fourteen recruits graduated from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office training academy, including seven new correctional officers from Worcester
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Worcester health leaders to join statewide summit on access to care
Worcester’s Olga Valdman and Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts President and CEO Amie Shei take part in a statewide health equity summit as leaders weigh the impact of potential federal policy changes on health care access
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Worcester seeks input on Purple Heart, Gold Star memorials
City officials present proposed memorial plans for Worcester Common during a June 11 public hearing before a final design is submitted for approval
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UMass Chan awards 270 degrees at commencement; Chancellor Collins presides over graduation for final time
Graduates in medicine, nursing and biomedical sciences were urged to balance technological innovation with compassion and service during UMass Chan Medical School’s commencement ceremony
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Budget, police HQ and potholes crowd Worcester council agenda
Councilors return Tuesday to a packed agenda led by the FY27 budget, Worcester Police headquarters repairs, school safety, infrastructure backlogs and housing-related questions
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Abby’s House marks 50 years of service to Worcester women and children
The longtime Worcester shelter celebrated its 50th anniversary with stories of resilience, community support and a renewed commitment to serving women and families facing homelessness
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Worcester woman identified among five killed in Virginia bus crash; driver charged
Virginia State Police identified 25-year-old Priscilla R. Mafalda of Worcester as one of five Massachusetts residents killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95. The bus driver now faces five involuntary manslaughter charges
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Week in review: segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
A statewide school segregation lawsuit, growing scrutiny of Worcester’s school budget and an NCAA tournament trip for Holy Cross baseball led a week that also included graduation season, youth violence prevention efforts and a major community preservation funding update