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

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    1. 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......without it, that is money that would have been spent in the mall in Holyoke or in some other city.” Dobelle and Michael F. Konig, a former Westfield State professor who is now ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    2. 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 edu......ty in New York and Florida Institute of Technology is extraordinary," university president Evan Dobelle said in a press release. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

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

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      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 in 2012, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfie... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   West Springfield   Springfield

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

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      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 a......residential campus environment is a unique attraction for prospective students,” said WSU president Evan S. Dobelle. “These projects will help u maintain and improve our grounds and facilities as well as serve as a ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    5. 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,......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 be... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    6. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Amherst   Westfield

    7. 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......efore they consider enrollment. The change will also help graduates get into graduate schools. “Dr. Dobelle has made (Westfield State University) well known nationally and internationally during his presidency. The quality of e... (Read Full Article)

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

    8. 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. * State News * US & World * Videos Home > Breaking News - MassLive.co......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 “turn away” students because of the... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Amherst College   Westfield State University   Amherst

    9. 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 agre......i reported Monday all but two of the apartments have been rented to working families. WSU President Evan S. Dobelle announced two years ago the partnership with the city and that the college’s goal is to expand it r... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    10. Westfield State University $80 million expansion plan advances

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 12 2010) Education

      ...n that will bring a new residence hall, new academic building and expansion of dining facilities to Westfield State University at an estimated cost of $80 million has advanced to the design and development pha......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)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

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

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      ...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 for Western and Central Massachusetts,” Dobelle said, adding the new program will serve 780 criminal justice students. The new campus, to be locat... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    12. Westfield State plans downtown student housing

      Explore masslive.com (May 15 2010) Education

      ...president of administration and finance, in unveiling the first site for student housing. Hayes and Westfield State president Evan S. Dobelle announced the lease with building owners F.S. Holdings Lansdowne during a meeting Friday of the Cit......ion for the college's housing needs. "This is part of a once-every-100-years rebirth in the city of Westfield," said Mayor Daniel M. Knapik, who was present for the announcement. Dobelle said ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce

    13. 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 ...act on the price they ultimately pay 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, a Brookline-based consultant ......t cost is $27,574. The study result that surprised him, though, Broh said, is the variation between Westfield State and colleges that are also pa evan dobelle ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield College   Westfield State University

    14. 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)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Palmer   Westfield

    15. 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)

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

    16. 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 pr......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 located ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

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

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      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......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)

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

    18. 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 ...ollege, 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...... city and college will be sharing. Head of the Class When BusinessWest recently turned its focus on Westfield, the big news was Boulanger and Dobelle agreeing to join forces in using downtown student housing to ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Northampton

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

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      Draft downtown Westfield revitalization plan unveiled at Westfield State College Downtown Art Gallery ... 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 ......housing for students in the downtown to answer a housing shortage at the college on Western Avenue. Dobelle said hundreds of students have to be turned away ... (Read Full Article)

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

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