Olin College committed to racial diversity despite end of affirmative action
The small engineering college is still evaluating how the end of affirmative action will affect the admissions process.
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The small engineering college is still evaluating how the end of affirmative action will affect the admissions process.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
Presidents of dozens of colleges in Massachusetts called the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action Thursday "disappointing."
Harvard says it will determine how to preserve the university's "essential values" after the Supreme Court ended the use of affirmative action in college admissions.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
The Massachusetts Board of Education is now considering whether to ban or restrict the use of electronic devices in school.
WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
Parents have spoken out, saying they find it inappropriate and confusing for the children.
Tuition will be increased by 2.5% across all UMass campuses and room and board increase varies per campus.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller talks with Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steve Tolman about the biggest labor issues in Massachusetts today.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Students at Johnson Middle School in Walpole are taking a hands-on approach to their morning announcements by creating a daily newscast.
Recent polls show less than half of parents see their results of diagnostic tests.
NASA is currently running a special essay contest for children in hopes of generating new power ideas.
Learning loss accumulated during the COVID pandemic could prove very costly in the long run for Massachusetts students, The Boston Globe found.
Massachusetts students lost the top spot in math and reading test scores and the organization known as "the nation's report card" says the COVID pandemic is to blame.
Students are entering their third year in a pandemic, and going into the school year not knowing what to expect can be stressful.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
With the cost of back-to-school supplies is on the rise, finding the least expensive items is critical for families.
In addition to the basics of education like algebra, biology and literature, dozens of Massachusetts high schools are teaching kids real-world sills that employers need right now.
With the new school year set to get underway, many early readers are already behind.
Back-to-school shoppers are changing their spending behaviors with costs on the rise.
The state education board voted Monday to raise MCAS score requirements for high school graduation.
A Norwood, Massachusetts, family is still trying to grasp how a gentle soul who was always smiling could be taken in such a senseless act of violence.
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
Since 1980, the PMC has raised more than $1.125 billion for Dana-Farber research.
The flight boards at Logan Airport in Boston began turning orange as delays began mounting due to heavy storms hitting the Northeast on Wednesday.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
The jury heard Patrick Clancy's 911 call and his reaction to finding their children dead on Jan. 24, 2023.
Periods of torrential downpours are expected in the Boston area with rainfall rates capable of overwhelming storm drains causing flooding.
A teen was killed and four other people were seriously hurt in a horrific crash involving a stolen car in Abington Wednesday.
A Norwood, Massachusetts, family is still trying to grasp how a gentle soul who was always smiling could be taken in such a senseless act of violence.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Red Sox had won 18 of 20 and ten in a row on the road before the loss Tuesday night.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez spoke with reporters for the first time since team owner Robert Kraft publicly addressed the state of contract negotiations over the weekend.
Curtis Mead was injured in his second at-bat with Boston on Monday when he was hit on the wrist by Athletics starter Jack Perkins.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 Monday night.
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.