HIGHER EDUCATION

June 23 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, federal legislation that requires gender equity in education, including sports. Commentator Martha Ackmann reflects on the legacy of that landmark ruling, and one woman who changed the game.

A search committee in conjunction with the university system's board and UMass president's office will work to find the next chancellor.

Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, hopes to use geothermal energy for heating and cooling its buildings.

Se ha enviado un segundo correo electrónico racista a estudiantes y organizaciones negras de UMass Amherst.

A second racist email has been sent to Black students and organizations at UMass Amherst using derogatory language.

The move by UMass Amherst comes after a survey found most students believe it's important to reduce their carbon footprints, and that their food choices impact the environment.

Lawmakers will consider giving immigrants without legal status a pathway to get a state driver's license, and further consider sports gambling this week at the Massachusetts Statehouse.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has unveiled a new Carbon Zero Program for its 1,500 acre campus.

Williams College in Berkshire County announced Wednesday it is eliminating both loans and work requirements from financial aid packages.

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education will create a 10-year plan to better support students of color at colleges and universities.