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UMass Lowell Announces Free Tuition for MA Residents with Family Income up to $75k
Eligible Massachusetts students whose family income is $75,000 or less will pay no undergraduate tuition or fees when they enroll at UMass Lowell, Chancellor Julie Chen announced Tuesday. “High school seniors and their families are spending this fall narrowing down their university choices or deciding if they can afford college at all,” Chen said. “UMass Lowell is committed to making clear that Massachusetts residents can afford an outstanding college degree.”An aerial view of UMass Lowell’s East Campus.
DaMore School of Real Estate Announces Opening of Registration for Winter Classes
Winter Classes begin Monday, January 13th! For complete details and registration, click here.
MCC’s Mini-mester II Offers Second Chance to Take Classes This Fall
Middlesex Community College’s Fall 2024 Mini-mester II will kick off on Monday, October 28. A popular and convenient option, the accelerated, eight-week semester allows students to start their education sooner, fit more classes into their schedules, and finish their program faster.Visit here for more information and to register “Mini-mesters provide additional options for our students,” said Ashli Ree, MCC’s Professor and Program Coordinator, Fashion Merchandising. “For various reasons, not all students
The Broad Institute Opens High-Tech Campus in Burlington
In a major coup for Burlington’s growing life sciences economy, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard opened a new high-tech facility on Blue Sky Drive. Governor Maura Healey and Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao attended a ribbon cutting, where they commended Massachusetts, Burlington and the Broad Institute for fostering a lifesaving ecosystem in the Commonwealth.View Full BCAT Coverage From The Broad Institute: "Broad’s expansion to Burlington, Massachusetts is official! We built the new
Brookline Bank EVP & CDO Talks How Technology Continues to Make Advances in Payment Processing
Mona Macero – EVP, Chief Digital Officer, Brookline Bancorp Payment processing remains a crucial part of a bank’s service offering, even as the industry has shifted from analog to digital processing. In a relatively short time span, commercial payment processing has evolved from paper-based check payments dependent on U.S. Mail for delivery, to electronic payment options such as online bill payment, ACH, and wire transfers. Technological advancements have created faster payment options supporting
Middlesex Community College Awarded First Place at 2024 AACC Awards of Excellence
Middlesex Community College won first place in Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging at the 2024 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence. MCC President Phil Sisson and Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Arlene Rodríguez accepted the award at a ceremony hosted in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, April 8. “This achievement is a collaborative effort from many individuals and divisions across the college and it is an honor for our efforts to be recognized
Five Questions With Brookline Bank VP Sean McGrath
Sean McGrath serves Brookline Bank as a Vice President in the Commercial Banking Group. He joined Brookline in April 2018. Sean has a background in designing and implementing financing and deposit strategies for insurance carriers and agencies. He is a licensed Massachusetts Property & Casualty Insurance Advisor and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) – one of the few commercial bankers in Massachusetts to obtain these designations. Sean gained invaluable insurance experience as a Sales Account
Middlesex Community College Receives Grant for Workforce Training Program
Middlesex Community College will receive funding for the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Program as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s $1.5 million in grants for new community college workforce training programs for adults looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. “Our successful history of offering robust, hands-on training for the advanced manufacturing industry has provided many individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to get hired immediately in in-demand roles across
People Helping People Offers Scholarship Opportunity for Burlington HS Seniors
Scholarships totaling $5000 will be awarded to Burlington graduating seniors who demonstrated impactful community service and performed exemplary volunteer work. The money will be paid directly to the tuition officer of the selected institution after receipt of a second-semester bill.Eligibility Requirements:A full-time high school senior & Burlington resident with plans to attend college, university, or vocational/technical school.Application Process:Download 2024 ApplicationBurlington High School
Burlington High School Seeking STEM Mentors for CS Pathway Program
Butterfly Network Announces FDA Clearance of its Next-Generation Handheld Ultrasound System
Butterfly iQ3 brings unparalleled image quality and new digital imaging modes, iQ Slice and iQ Fan, powered by advanced semiconductor technology for easier, automated image acquisition BURLINGTON, MA and NEW YORK, NY – January 8, 2024 – Butterfly Network, Inc. (“Butterfly”) (NYSE: BFLY), a digital health company transforming care through the power of portable, semiconductor-based ultrasound technology and intuitive software, today announced the FDA clearance of its next-generation handheld point-of-care
MilliporeSigma Launches First Ever AI Solution to Integrate Drug Discovery and Synthesis
MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, a leading science and technology company, today launched its AIDDISON™ drug discovery software, the first software-as-a-service platform that bridges the gap between virtual molecule design and real-world manufacturability through SynthiaTM retrosynthesis software application programing interface (API) integration. It combines generative AI, machine learning and computer-aided drug-design to speed up drug
Northeastern University Bouvé College Showcases Expanded Nursing Program Site in Burlington
See full photo gallery here On Dec. 5, Northeastern University-Burlington marked the official opening of its expanded Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing site to help fill a dire need for these helping professionals in Massachusetts. Northeastern’s 16-month ABSN program combines didactic instruction with practical learning that enables students to develop their critical thinking, judgment and clinical skills and with the support and feedback from faculty members. High-tech human patient
Middlesex Community College Announces Tuition-Free Links Program to Provide Students Extra Support
Middlesex Community College provides students of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to pursue higher education. Students who have a high school diploma or equivalency credential can take advantage of MCC’s Links program. The tuition-free program is designed to provide extra support for students starting college. “Links students benefit from extra support while taking classes toward their chosen associate degree major or certificate program,” said Karen Spengler, MCC’s Links Program
School of Rock Burlington Opens on August 6th
School of Rock's brand new school next to L.L. Bean is now open! Our approach to music education is cooperative, meant to build both musical and personal skills. Owner Mark Abruzzese is a 24-year veteran chemistry and physics teacher and drives the vision of this school to be about the joy we can all find making music with others. Each week students have one 1:1 lesson and one group rehearsal where they play songs with other students.
Northeastern University Launches New Graduate Certificate in Extreme Medicine
Article via northeastern.edu Do you have an interest in the diverse field of extreme medicine? Then Northeastern University’s new graduate certificate in Extreme Medicine is a great choice for you. The Certificate in Extreme Medicine prepares medical professionals of all types who seek to provide medical services in this emerging and critical field through an asynchronous, online program. Push the boundaries of your career and explore the challenges of practicing your profession in austere and
Northeastern University Announces It Will Build a $10M Quantum Technology Lab at its Burlington Innovation Campus
A $3.5 million grant from the state of Massachusetts will help advance the field of quantum technology, create jobs and change our lives for the better. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Northeastern University’s Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, is set to become the epicenter of cutting-edge quantum technology, thanks in part to a new grant. From: Jessica Taylor Price, Northeastern Global Newshttps://news.northeastern.edu/2022/09/07/quantum-technology/ Massachusetts Housing
