Saturday, May 9, 2026

LOCAL SCHOLARS NAMED TO SIMMONS UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST

Local Residents Named to Simmons University Dean’s List     BOSTON, Mass. (Grassroots Newswire) March 21, 2023 – The following local students were named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston.   Tiffany Chin, Attleboro (02703)Allison Daniel, Attleboro (02703)   Allison Rebelo, Attleboro (02703)   Tori Anderson, Mansfield (02048)   Angela […]

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Affirmative Action and the Search for Alternatives     By Brigid Harrington   The Supreme Court may ban race-based affirmative action for college admissions this year. But that does not mean schools will abandon their diversity goals.   As administrators wait for the high court to issue its final decision in two key affirmative action […]

BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY: ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT

Get Involved with BSU Alumni     Once a Bear, Always a Bear.   Our alumni are the heart and soul of Bridgewater State. Join other alumni who have chosen to get involved with their alma mater and support our current students.   Bridgewater State’s Alumni & Development Office represents and provides a voice for […]

TEN-CHAMBER EVENT AT PLAINRIDGE PARK CASINO

Opening Day for Harness Racing in Massachusetts     Harness Racing at Plainridge Park Casino    Plainville, March 22: Members from ten local chambers will be gathering at United Regional Chamber of Commerce member Plainridge Park Casino, Route 1 in Plainville, on April 10 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to celebrate opening day for harness racing in […]

RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS COMPETITION

Rhode Island Business Competition Application Deadline is March 27     Rhode Island Business Competition Application Deadline is March 27 The Rhode Island Business Competition application process closes at 5pm EST on Monday, March 27th.   We have already received some exciting applications but we know there are many other great businesses in Rhode Island […]

PAWTUCKET HIRES CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER

The City of Pawtucket Hires Charles “Chachi” Carvalho as Chief Equity Officer  Charles “Chachi” Carvalho   PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket has officially hired Charles “Chachi” Carvalho as the new Chief Equity Officer. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, Carvalho will lead the city in its commitment and strategy to be a diverse, antiracist, equitable, and […]

WOMEN’S HISTORY LECTURE AT WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Cristina Azocar to Give Inaugural Women’s History Lecture for Women’s Media Center Series at Westfield State University     WESTFIELD, MA. — How are Native American women represented in American media?    Dr. Cristina Azocar   WESTFIELD, MA. — How are Native American women represented in American media?    That is the question Dr. Cristina Azocar, author […]

ATTLEBORO’S ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER PLAN

THINK GLOBAL. ACT LOCAL   SEVEN MILE RIVER – SOUTH ATTLLEBORO   ATTLEBORO’S ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER PLAN   Climate change is real and an existential threat to all humans around the globe.  Ninety seven percent of climate scientists concur.  Blistering temperatures, snowless winters, record drought followed by record floods, and increased storm intensity are daily news. […]