Public Agenda study cites high tuition costs for college drop-out rate
As college tuition prices soar and the economy continues to financially limit families, more college students are forced to work to support themselves. According to a study released by Public Agenda (a...
View ArticleArtist Business Training Project to help struggling artists learn business...
To ease the blows the economy has had on struggling artists, the University of Massachusetts Arts Extension Service is using an $8,000 grant awarded to them by the Community Foundation of Western...
View ArticleFair trade: UM students look for jobs in tough market at career fair
Despite dire economic straits and a job market with more layoffs than openings, many University of Massachusetts students made the rounds at several career fairs held on campus this week. Many UMass...
View ArticleCommonwealth College funds undergrad research
Commonwealth Honors College awarded $100,000 to undergraduate students this academic year, funding research and better preparing students for graduate school and the real world. “I think it’s great...
View ArticleIrish muralists take residency at UMass
Once enemies during the Irish War of Independence, artists Danny Devenny and Mark Ervine, sat together on March 30 in the Cape Code Lounge at the University of Massachusetts. In front of a crowded...
View ArticleNew Irish mural unveiled in ceremony
After eight days of painting with the help of University of Massachusetts faculty and students, Congressman Richard Neal unveiled the 18-by-20 feet mural that Irish muralists Danny Devenny and Mark...
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