Black Former Nichols College Students File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging Racially Discriminatory Discipline
Two former Nichols College students have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the college disciplined them more harshly than white students following a 2023 campus altercation. The lawsuit also alleges discriminatory investigative practices and…
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American Antiquarian Society to Mark America’s 250th with Printing and Declaration Programs
The American Antiquarian Society will mark America’s 250th anniversary with two free public programs in Worcester focused on printing, the Revolution, and the Declaration of Independence. Events are scheduled for June 30 and July 4 at AAS on Salisbury…
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Worcester Educational Development Foundation Names Rosie Fayard Executive Director
The Worcester Educational Development Foundation has named Rosie Fayard as its new executive director. WEDF said Fayard will help lead the organization’s next phase of work supporting Worcester Public Schools students and educators.
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EcoTarium Names Elizabeth Maruma Mrema 2026 Edward Howe Forbush Naturalist Award Recipient
The EcoTarium has named Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, as the 2026 Edward Howe Forbush Naturalist Award recipient. The award was…
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Goals Beyond The Game Brings Art, Soccer, Culture, and Community Together at JMAC
Goals Beyond The Game brought soccer, art, culture, and community together at JMAC, featuring artists of African descent, artist spotlight videos produced by What’s Up Worcester, and a special recognition for Deborah “Deb” Hall with the Cultural…
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