University of Massachusetts

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit challenging a requirement that students at the University of Massachusetts campuses in Boston and Lowell be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus in order to return to campus. Students at the schools sued in July, asking the judge to find the vaccination mandates to be unconstitutional. The UMass Boston student also alleged she…

In recognition of the impacts the pandemic continues to have on people’s pocketbooks, University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan will recommend a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students in the system next academic year, he announced Tuesday. “To lessen the financial burden on our students and their families, many of whom have suffered from job losses, business closures and...

University officials say recent restrictions have helped reduce the spread of COVID-19, allowing the school to decrease its risk level from “high” to “elevated.”

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst is planning to return to in-person classes Monday after a previous surge in COVID-19 cases led the school to pause campus instruction for two weeks. University officials say recent restrictions have helped reduce the spread of COVID-19, allowing the school to decrease its risk level from “high” to “elevated.” The decision was made with…

Kassandra Jean-Marie has always wanted to be a doctor, but she says the reason has changed. “I’m smiling because my answer to that question has changed so many times throughout my years,” she said. Jean-Marie’s mom is a nurse, and that inspired her. “She always came home and I could definitely see she was tired some nights, but she...

A program in Worcester is hoping to bridge the racial gap in medicine by improving accessibility to young people in communities of color.

The loss of housing and dining revenue during the coronavirus pandemic is the major reason the five-campus University of Massachusetts system is facing a projected $335 million budget shortfall, officials said Wednesday. System President Marty Meehan told a trustees committee that it will be critical for the university to remain disciplined in its financial management to remain financially sound. “Just…

At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, they’ve given 70,000 Covid tests and had only 20 come back positive. What’s working so well at WPI? What are the challenges ? The costs? And by the way, 1,000 kids have already applied for next year! A great conversation with WPI President Laurie Leshin.

The University of Massachusetts on Tuesday announced that it had cancelled its football season for the upcoming year. Calling the decision “difficult,” athletic director Ryan Bamford said the decision was made to protect the safety of players, coaches and staff.    “The continuing challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic posed too great of a risk, and we reached the conclusion...

Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, who is running to replace U.S. Representative Richard Neal in the First Congressional District of Massachusetts, has responded to allegations of sexual misconduct. Morse has been accused of using his political status to engage in inappropriate relationships with college students. Additionally, he is accused of making other college students feel uncomfortable by talking to them...

Responding to allegations of inappropriate behavior, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse says he has never had a non-consensual encounter with anyone.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst changed its fall reopening plan Thursday, less than three weeks before the start of the semester, announcing that students whose classwork is completely remote will no longer have the option of living on campus.

A University of Massachusetts infectious disease expert explains where the risk of contracting COVID-19 increases.

College campuses have gone high-tech, but a bunch of equipment is vanishing each year.

Payment scams, employee thefts and a fire that destroyed a Department of Conservation and Recreation building contributed to more than half a million dollars’ worth of property losses at state agencies in the last two years. Under Massachusetts law, government workers must immediately notify the state auditor if taxpayer-owned property goes missing, whether it was misplaced, stolen or destroyed.

College can be hard. College can also be expensive. Imagine doing all of that on an empty stomach. That is the case for thousands of college students in Massachusetts, including 52% of students at MassBay, according to President David Podell.

For some college students, regular access to sufficient and nutritious meals can be a challenge due to a lack of finances. Colleges and universities across Massachusetts are now trying to address the problem known as “food insecurity.”

The University of Massachusetts-Amherst is moving ahead with a $200 million project to replace two aging student apartment complexes with more modern units.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is illuminating how suffragists influenced the U.S. Senate to allow women to vote.