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  1. Articles mentioning both Dr. Evan S. Dobelle and Westfield State University

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    1. Westfield State University Foundation celebrates donors

      Explore masslive.com (May 16 2012) Education

      Westfield State University Foundation celebrates donors The Westfield State University Foundation held its second annual donor recognition event, a “Celebration of Philanthropy” on Satur......al of private schools that serve publicly funded special needs children. Johnson is a member of the Westfield State Class of 1970 who earned a master’s degree in 1972. He received an honorary doctor of public servic... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   Dr. Evan S. Dobelle

    2. Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle and wife Kit Dobelle have followed path of public service to serve their community

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 27 2012)

      Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle and wife Kit Dobelle have followed path of public service to serve their community ...t way I could contribute to make a difference (in people’s lives) was as a college president,” said Evan Dobelle during a recent interview together with his wife in his office at Westfield State.He said he was “called to political action” in the late 1950s and ‘60s when his family lived in Flo...... he spent his high school years seeing first-hand the day-to-day realities of the segregated south ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

    3. Lisa McMahon to step down as first director of Westfield's Business Improvement District

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 20 2012)

      Lisa McMahon to step down as first director of Westfield's Business Improvement District ... has a personal energy and wonderful spirit that will be long remembered. I admire her enormously,” Evan S. Dobelle, president of Westfield State University, said. WOW Director Robert A. Plasse said McMahon’s leaving is “bittersweet for Westfield. We wish ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Holyoke   Westfield

    4. Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2012) Education

      Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs ...ripped manufacturing as a generator of jobs in every U.S. Metropolitan area except Milwaukee, Wis. Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs Published: Friday, January 13, 2012, 5:45 PM Updated: Friday, January 13...... The Republican / Michael S. GordonJanuary 9, 2012 - Westfield - Staff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Westfield State University President Evan S. Dobelle in his office last week. WESTFIELD – When Westfield State University President Evan ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    5. Westfield State University wins accolades in U.S. News & World Report ranking of online education programs

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 10 2012) Education

      Westfield State University boasts the best faculty credentials and training among schools offering online education programs, ...... lists represent U.S. News & News Report's first ever edition of online education program rankings. Westfield State currently offers four online bachelor’s degree completion programs in the fields of business, liber... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    6. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 3 2012)

      U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts ....S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, speaks at a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Scanlon Hall at Westfield State University on Tuesday. At left is Westfield State President Evan S. Dobelle and Westfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik. WESTFIELD – The national economy will grow by about 2 percent... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   West Springfield   Springfield

    7. Westfield State University prepares for $103 million in construction and renovation projects

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2011) Education

      Westfield State University prepares for $103 million in construction and renovation projects Westfield State University officials spent two years developing a new Master Plan designed to bring updated and new campus hou......proved by the university’s Board of Trustees is believed the largest such project in the history of Westfield State. Included with be a $12.3 million upgrade and renovations to the library, wellness center, a full-s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    8. Solar panels at Westfield State University generate electricity for 2 campus buildings

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 12 2011) Energy

      ...e Energy Bonds and federal funding from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Solar panels at Westfield State University generate electricity for 2 campus buildings Published: Monday, September 12, 2011, 4:37 PM Upda......n leaves the state. All monies spent or saved on green energy stays in our economy." WSU President Evan S. Dobelle said the solar project is "just another sustainable effort at the college" noting efforts at ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    9. Doing Business in Westfield

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 30 2011)

      Doing Business in Westfield ...he very way the city hopes to be perceived. It’s happening across the spectrum, as well. The former Westfield State College is now a university, and under the leadership of President Evan Dobelle, the school has increased both its enrollment and its cachet in the increasingly competitive enviro......ommerce, director Kate Phelon echoed the mayor as she offered high praise of WSU’s leadership. “Dr. Dobelle is doing a ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Amherst   Westfield

    10. Westfield State University marks upswing after name change

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 25 2011) Education

      Westfield State University marks upswing after name change ...e the best value in higher education in the state. That has been determined by MassInc.,” president Evan S. Dobelle said in a recent interview. “Higher education must be accessible and affordable, and that is the co......ing what is happening here, and I am honored to be a member of the first graduating class from Westfield State University.” Along with the potential link with UMass for doctoral-level offerings, Dobelle ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Western New England University

    11. Developer hopes to rehabilitate former Westfield State training school building by beginning of new year

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 8 2011) Education

      Developer hopes to rehabilitate former Westfield State training school building by beginning of new year ...wners of University Housing, said this week the new apartment style housing will target students at Westfield State University as tenants. Westfield State Foundation, the non-profit financial arm of WSU, announced on Monday a pending purchase and sales a......ited about the project.” He also noted a shortage of housing for university students. WSU President Evan S. Dobelle has complained during the past three years that he is forced to ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst College   Westfield State University   Amherst

    12. Pending sale of Westfield State University's former training school on Washington Street announced

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 7 2011)

      Pending sale of Westfield State University's former training school on Washington Street announced Westfield State Foundation, the financial arm of the college, has announced a pending purchase and sales agreement ......ement with University Housing LLC, under the management of Opal Real Estate Group. Pending sale of Westfield State University's former training school on Washington Street announced Published: Tuesday, June 07, 2011, 11:00 AM... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    13. Westfield State University $80 million expansion plan advances

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 12 2010) Education

      ... Republican Ted LaBorde, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools Share Tweet 0 Comments westfield state university logo.png WESTFIELD - A revised master plan that will bring a new residence hall, new academic build......on of the campus green and presents a wonderful opportunity for unique design.” Also, WSU president Evan S. Dobelle observed “once you take away green, it cannot be replaced.” As a result, Dobelle’s recommendation ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    14. Westfield State College to expand its criminal justice program with a campus in Southbridge

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2010) Education

      The new campus will be open by next September, and perhaps as early as January. Westfield State College to expand its criminal justice program with a campus in Southbridge Published: Wednesday, July 07, ......hard E. Neal, D-Springfield. The expansion is designed to boost the Southbridge economy and allow Westfield State to reach law enforcement students in central Massachusetts, according to college President Evan S. Dobelle. “It’s a great opportunity ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    15. Westfield State plans downtown student housing

      Explore masslive.com (May 15 2010) Education

      ...e first major steps in a town-gown partnership to revitalize this city's central business district, Westfield State College will lease a downtown apartment building as a launch site for student housing. Westfield State plans downtown student housing Saturday, May 15, 2010 By JIM KINNEY Business writer WESTFIELD - In ......president of administration and finance, in unveiling the first site for student housing. Hayes and Westfield State president Evan S. Dobelle ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce

    16. Westfield State, UMass-Amherst, Amherst and Williams rank as top cost-effective colleges | Massachusetts Local News - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 28 2010) Education

      Westfield State, UMass-Amherst, Amherst and Williams rank as top cost-effective colleges | Massachusetts Local News - MassLive.com ...uating students in four years economically, Harvard University may have to start billing itself the Westfield State College of the east. Westfield State bested 23 other Massachusetts public and private institutions in a recent MassInc. study that – amo......for a post-secondary degree.” “It’s strong research that shows Westfield does more with less,” says Evan S. Dobelle, Westfield State College president. One of the study’s authors, C. Anthony Broh ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield College   Westfield State University

    17. New commercial, industrial growth planned in Westfield this year | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2010) Education

      New commercial, industrial growth planned in Westfield this year | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com ...will happen this year.” The city is also looking for progress in the partnership that Boulanger and Westfield State College president Evan S. Dobelle launched last year aimed at the rehabilitation of the city’s downtown. That focus is on student hou... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Palmer   Westfield

    18. Public colleges in Western Mass. to use federal stimulus funds to delay making cuts

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 30 2009) Education

      ...ge also plans to use federal funds to offset the spending cut, according to the Patrick’s Web site. Westfield State College President Evan S. Dobelle was traveling Friday, and could not be reached for comment. Greenfield Community College President... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    19. 2009 Survey Names Nation's Top 25 'Best Neighbor' Colleges and Universities

      Explore PR Newswire (Oct 12 2009) Education , Health Care , Life Sciences

      ...ip between institutions of higher education and their local communities "more important than ever," Dr. Evan S. Dobelle, President of Westfield State College, today named the nation's top 25 "best neighbor" colleges and universities. In the presentation, "S......ore the 15th annual conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), Dr. Dobelle said, "Colleges and universities, as well as the towns and cities in which they are ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

    20. Westfield State College looking for partner to help locate a Barnes & Noble bookstore downtown

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 29 2009) Education

      Barnes & Noble is scheduled to open its on-campus bookstore Oct. 13. Westfield State College looking for partner to help locate a Barnes & Noble bookstore downtown By Ted LaBorde September 29,......ne of several roles the college plans to play in efforts to revitalize the downtown. WSC President Evan S. Dobelle and Mayor Michael R. Boulanger formed a partnership last year to focus on the downtown effort and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   Dr. Evan S. Dobelle

    21. Westfield Charts Progress Downtown and in Its Industrial Parks

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 18 2009) Health Care

      Westfield Charts Progress Downtown and in Its Industrial Parks ...nce,” he said. The retailer’s college-bookstore division also signed an agreement in principle with Westfield State College, with business to begin in October of this year at the campus. In a statement, WSC President Evan Dobelle noted that Barnes & Noble was unanimously recommended to be the school’s managing bookseller, addin...... the Class When BusinessWest recently turned its focus on Westfield, the big news was Boulanger and Dobelle agreeing ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Northampton

    22. Draft downtown Westfield revitalization plan unveiled at Westfield State College Downtown Art Gallery

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 6 2009) Education

      Draft downtown Westfield revitalization plan unveiled at Westfield State College Downtown Art Gallery ...n's release and the opening of a photographic exhibit about the city were celebrated jointly at the Westfield State College Downtown Art Gallery on Elm Street. "We're major partners. ... This is the real deal for us," said Evan S. Dobelle, president of the college. The partnership includes the city, Westfield State College, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst School of Arch......housing for students ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Westfield State University

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