Mass. eyes earlier deadline for colleges to warn they plan to close
In April, both Anna Maria College and Hampshire College announced they planned to close, and students said they felt blindsided and had to pivot quickly to continue at a new school.
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Plans advancing for $18M demolition, renovation of West Roxbury Educational Complex
The building’s demolition and reconstruction is expected to begin in 2026. -
Feds launch civil rights investigation into Harvard's admissions practices
The initial complaint argued that donor and legacy admissions preferences disadvantage students of color. -
How the lowly fruit fly is an incredible asset in alcohol addiction research
Scientists say they share many genes that cause human disease, making them a valuable research tool. -
Boston has a new Literacy Task Force. Meet Manuel Coronado, one of its members.
Coronado came to Boston in 2018 without knowing English. Now, he's helping others in the community bridge that gap, too. -
Boston nonprofit wants to help students of color earn postgraduate degrees
People of color make up a tiny fraction of adults with master’s degrees or higher. -
Lawsuit challenges legacy admissions at Harvard, alleging racial discrimination
Nonprofit says the practice gives an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni. -
Community Conversation: Race And College Admissions
What's at stake in the Supreme Court decision on race and college admissions? -
Parents worry about moving O'Bryant exam school to West Roxbury
Boston city officials announced plans to move the school earlier this month. -
What’s at stake in the college affirmative action case before the Supreme Court?
A ruling could end 40 years of improved diversity on campuses -
Deep cuts to Brockton schools budget spark layoffs of at least 130 positions
District officials blamed student enrollment declines for the $18 million budget deficit.
