HIGHER EDUCATION

UMass Amherst's newly formed Demonstration Policy Task Force released a report Wednesday with recommendations on policies and guidelines for students who want to protest on campus.

Boston College Professor Sam Ransbotham says it's incumbent on professors to prepare students with the tools to excel as AI use rises.

Last semester ended with more than 130 arrests when police clashed with protesters on campus.

MassEducate will pay student tuition and fees for residents without a bachelor's degree, and provide a stipend for books and supplies for some.

Environmental experts say the construction industry accounts for more than one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. UMass Amherst engineers hope to make data on carbon use more affordable and accessible.

The Police Career Incentive Pay Program, or Quinn Bill, offers pay incentives for law enforcement to pursue higher education.

After running a no-interest loan program for years, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts said it is putting the program on hold while it re-evaluates how their loans affect student funding.

The pretrial conferences are scheduled for the more than 100 people facing charges after the UMass chancellor's controversial order on May 7 for police to clear the protest encampment.

Hampshire anticipates having 900 full-time students enrolled starting this fall. That’s an increase of about 400 going back to the 2022-23 academic year.

Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra submitted a $137 million budget in May that would require significant school cuts and layoffs. Following much debate, Sciarra added more than $1 million in amendments.