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Thursday, April 6, 2017
 
Trump's policies not slowing Worcester schools' international applications, yet
 
Despite concerns nationally among colleges and universities over new federal policies scaring away international applicants, Worcester schools have seen no such impact.
 
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Harvard professor to give Holy Cross commencement talk
 
A Harvard Medical School professor and founding physician of a health care program for the homeless in Boston will be the commencement speaker next month for College of the Holy Cross.
 
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Kinefac stays ahead through cutting-edge technology
 
Founded in 1962 by Howard Greis, Kinefac makes machines that make almost everything else.
 
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Over 8,000 ride-hail drivers fail background checks
 
More than 8,200 drivers for Uber and Lyft failed a state background check to operate in Massachusetts after their applications were flagged for everything from license suspensions to sex offenses.
 
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101: Encouraging candor
 
Candor – or openness and truthfulness – is necessary to create transparency, get good ideas, give feedback and promote healthy debate.
 
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10 things I know about ... Technology return on investment
 
Only consider return on investment for big purchases, discuss the investment with end users, and consider that technology can bring new revenue streams.
 
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Embattled UMass Boston head to step down
 
UMass-Boston Chancellor Keith Motley plans to step down June 30, take a year's sabbatical and then return to campus to teach.
 
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Regional Roundup
 
 
Question of the Week
 
Tuesday we asked: By the end of the year, both Central Massachusetts community colleges will have new presidents. James Vander Hooven took over at Mount Wachusett Community College in March, and the board of trustees at Quinsigamond Community College picked Luis Pedraja to take over for Gail Carberry, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Vander Hooven said he plans to spend the next few months creating out a strategic plan, which will include understanding what the college's role is in the business community, and how it can better serve area companies.
What is the most important thing community colleges can do for companies in their area?
  • I would have chosen both the first and the last option if this poll allowed more than one answer. It would obviously benefit both businesses and job seeking individuals to have training for available jobs. On the other hand, I think that community colleges have traditionally served to provide higher education for those who did not have the time or money to attend a four year college straight out of high school and I don't think it would be a good idea for them to abandon that role.
  • It is important to remember that transfer agreements with the 4 year institutions are a must.
  • There is an ever growing need for Central Mass businesses to continue to evolve their management and ingenuity assets. We are now competing for business against the City of Boston, which has become the darling of business. Only by keeping our businesses flexible and well managed can we compete to pull some of the new mass jobs out to Framingham and Worcester. Our job force has to be adaptable and a Community College is the perfect place to research change management and other ideas that wil keep us competitive.
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Opinion: Worcester's women entrepreneurs need to stop sailing solo
 
 
Boston Scientific buys valve company for $435M
 
 
Gov. pledges new life science commitment
 
 
Detours this weekend on Worcester commuter rail line
 
 
Worcester Co. fares poorly in health report
 
 
Workers surpasses $1.5B in assets
 
 
GE/MassRobotics partnership could expand robotics industry
 
 
Cliff Rucker to deliver Becker commencement address
 
 
Opioid commission appointment could elevate Baker's profile
 
 
 
 

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