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  1. Articles mentioning both Holyoke Community College and University of Massachusetts

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    1. College building continues in the Pioneer Valley

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 24 2012) Education

      College building continues in the Pioneer Valley ...most recent of a long list of large construction projects at area colleges and universities. At the University of Massachusetts, work began in June on the $186.5 million Commonwealth Honors College Residential Complex set fo......r the departments of Communications, Journalism, Media, Film Studies, and Linguistics, according to UMass. At Holyoke Community College, the state has already approved $7 million in borrowing to buy and renovate the Grynn & Barrett ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Springfield College

    2. Higher education institutions turn out a well-prepared workforce which helps attract business

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2012) Education

      Higher education institutions turn out a well-prepared workforce which helps attract business ...he city, says John Kennedy, vice chancellor for university relations. Students and faculty from the UMass Amherst Design Center in Springfield, launched in the spring of 2010, have been working on such ......ith tracks in management, accounting and health services administration and dual MBA-nursing degree University of Massachusetts: •: Partnership with Scibelli Enterprise Center at Springfield Tech´nical Community College to pro... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    3. Momentum Building

      Explore BusinessWest (Jan 31 2012)

      Momentum Building ...usiness and education (she’s in both, technically), Michel, who splits her time between the SEC and UMass Amherst, where she serves as executive director for economic development and regional partnersh...... to the college, such as T.W.O., the workforce-training initiative undertaken in collaboration with Holyoke Community College, and the MassGreen Initiative, a program designed to train people for jobs in green-energy business... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Springfield Technical Community College

    4. Holyoke Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center completes first stage of construction

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 29 2011) Information Technology

      Holyoke Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center completes first stage of construction ...p of world class institutions,” Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray. said. Partners in the center are the University of Massachusetts, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University, Northeastern Uni......and Westfield Vocational High School to work on the construction site to learn new building skills. Holyoke Community College President William F. Messner said his college is also working with the center and starting to deve... (Read Full Article)

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

    5. Care Center in Holyoke receives National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the White House

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 1 2011) Education

      Care Center in Holyoke receives National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award from the White House ...ivera, who is working on her GED, Anne Teschner, executive director, and Tashia Davis, a student at Holyoke Community College, will represent The Care Center of Holyoke when the organization receives a National Arts and Human......topher Couch, Ph.D., who has taught at Smith, Amherst, Hampshire and Mount Holyoke colleges and the University of Massachusetts. Administrator of the course is Bard College in New York, which decides whether to ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Greenfield Community College

    6. Holyoke Community College focuses on computer literacy with the new Thomas Gill III Community Technology Center

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 1 2011) Education

      Holyoke Community College focuses on computer literacy with the new Thomas Gill III Community Technology Center ...d state grants, the college was able to launch the new Thomas Gill III Community Technology Center. Holyoke Community College focuses on computer literacy with the new Thomas Gill III Community Technology Center Published: We......Colleges’ community-based education program that supports the work of students and faculty from the University of Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke, Smith, Amherst and Hampshire colleges who are volunteering with community organizat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Springfield

    7. UMass receives $2.5 grant to help train health care workers in Holyoke, Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 10 2011) Education , Health Care

      UMass receives $2.5 grant to help train health care workers in Holyoke, Springfield ...Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print UMass health 101111.jpg Members of the University of Massachusetts team that will be overseeing a $2.5 million grant to train health-care workers include, from left......alth Center, Brightwood Health Center, North End Community Coalition, all in Springfield along with Holyoke Community College and the Holyoke Health Center. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Springfield

    8. Holyoke Community College to play host to conference on innovation and development

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 13 2011) Information Technology

      Holyoke Community College to play host to conference on innovation and development ...ctor of the city Office of Planning and Development. Home > Breaking News - MassLive.com > Holyoke Holyoke Community College to play host to conference on innovation and development Published: Monday, June 13, 2011, 6:00 PM ......s based in California, Jeffrey Brancato, associate vice president for economic development with the University of Massachusetts, Mayor Elaine A. Pluta and Anderson. Two groups are presenting the conference. The Massachusetts ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Kathleen G. Anderson

    9. UMass to expand outreach to community colleges

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Education

      UMass to expand outreach to community colleges ...k Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print sept 2006 umass campus aerial View full sizeThe Republican file photo | John SuchockiThe University of Massachusetts Amherst campus faces a cut of $18 million in its fiscal year 2012 budget, chancellor Robert Holub h......o is trying to transfer to a 4 year school and wants to stay local.” Suriel is set to graduate ... (Read Full Article)

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

    10. Holyoke's high performance computing center envisioned as the flagship of the Paper City's renaissance

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2011) Information Technology

      Holyoke's high performance computing center envisioned as the flagship of the Paper City's renaissance ...so invigorate the community, said Gilbert. The computing center is a partnership of the state, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Northeastern and Boston universities, Cisco System......n, the facility features pre-school and daycare facilities and adult education programs provided by Holyoke Community College. Gilbert and others say they see the community college playing a key role in helping people attain ... (Read Full Article)

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

    11. UMass chancellor Robert Holub warns of deep budget cuts in FY12; all Massachusetts public colleges face similar cuts

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 15 2010) Education

      UMass chancellor Robert Holub warns of deep budget cuts in FY12; all Massachusetts public colleges face similar cuts ... PM Dan Ring, The Republican Dan Ring, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools sept 2006 umass campus aerial The Republican file photo by John SuchockiThe University of Massachusetts Amherst campus faces a cut of $18 million in its fiscal year 2012 budget, chancellor Robert Holub h......cluding $1.7 million in stimulus. The campus budget was cut 7 percent from the prior fiscal year. • Holyoke Community College’s ... (Read Full Article)

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

    12. Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2010) Information Technology

      Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials ...510_william_messner_deval_patrick.jpg The Republican / Don TreegerGov. Deval L. Patrick, right, and Holyoke Community College President William Messner address the crowd gathered for the grand opening of the new Holyoke Trans......the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said she phoned Jack M. Wilson, president of the University of Massachusetts, on a winter afternoon nearly two years ago to discuss the region’s need for such a computing cente... (Read Full Article)

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

    13. Experts weigh in on potential economic impact of Holyoke high performance computing center

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 9 2010) Information Technology

      Experts weigh in on potential economic impact of Holyoke high performance computing center ...fessor of computer science and executive associate dean for the college of natural sciences at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He said to think of a duel-core home computer. Cores are the part of a computer process......performance computing center,” Kurose said. Kurose said Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College are working with UMass to secure a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant aimed at prepping workers ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    14. Massachusetts Senate fiscal 2011 budget would slash local aid about 4 percent

      Explore masslive.com (May 19 2010) Education

      ...or students for the next academic year. The Senate budget includes $464 million for the five-campus University of Massachusetts, down nearly 6 percent from this year. The Amherst campus receives about half the money. The budget......n nearly 6 percent from this year. The Amherst campus receives about half the money. The budget for Holyoke Community College would be $17.7 million, down about 5 percent and Springfield Technical Community ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts

    15. Yankee Candle founder Michael Kittredge, Msnbc host Rachel Maddow and actor Bill Cosby among this year's college commencement speakers

      Explore masslive.com (May 8 2010) Education

      Yankee Candle founder Michael Kittredge, Msnbc host Rachel Maddow and actor Bill Cosby among this year's college commencement speakers .... (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Actor-comedian Bill Cosby, who holds a doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is a long-time resident of Shelburne, will also be among this season’s commencement......Hampshire College: May 22, 11 a.m., Harold F. Johnson Library Lawn, Peter Cole, poet and translator Holyoke Community College: May 22, 10 a.m., O’Connell Soccer Field, students Alexander N. Pangborn, Tyrra L ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    16. Massachusetts House snuffs out effort to increase local aid

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2010) Education

      ...n effort to increase local aid and moved to slash spending for state and community colleges and the University of Massachusetts. During a debate on the state budget, the House rebuffed a Republican proposal to restore $234 mill......t $429 million, down from $492 million this year. The Amherst campus receives about half the money. Holyoke Community College’s budget was set at $16.3 million, down from $18.7 ... (Read Full Article)

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

    17. Holyoke Community College workshop focuses on jobs, research and educational potential of high performance computing center

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 15 2010) Education , Information Technology

      Holyoke Community College workshop focuses on jobs, research and educational potential of high performance computing center ...will go into that center, even though a groundbreaking is set for this fall. Business, Holyoke » Holyoke Community College workshop focuses on jobs, research and educational potential of high performance computing center B......h a groundbreaking is set for this fall. W. Richards Adrion, a professor of computer science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Potential sites for Holyoke's high performance computing center View full size04.10.2010 |... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Amherst

    18. Massachusetts Highlights Regional Economic Summit

      Explore The Gov Monitor (Mar 22 2010) Education , Health Care , Life Sciences , Manufacturing

      ...job growth throughout the region. Governor Deval Patrick, in partnership with regional host the University of Massachusetts Amherst, convened a cross-section of business, financial, education, and public policy leaders from......ranklin Regional Council of Governments, the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, Holyoke Community College, Hoppe Tool, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, MassDevelopment, regional chambers of commerce... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    19. Cisco Systems announces plans for "spin-off" of high-performance computing center in Holyoke

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 10 2010) Education , Health Care , Information Technology

      ...ted cost. Holyoke Mayor Elaine A. Pluta announced Cisco’s plans at an 11:30 a.m. news conference at Holyoke Community College. Cisco’s plans are a spinoff of a high-performance computer center research program planned for the......ple water. The center is a partnership of the state, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Massachusetts and Boston University, along with EMC Corp., an information storage and recovery ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Holyoke

    20. Task force established to help with creation of high-speed computing center planned in Holyoke

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 11 2010) Education , Information Technology

      ...computing center during a visit here in June and reiterated the commitment at a press conference at Holyoke Community College on Oct. 21. The project involves a partnership of the state, the University of Massachusetts, Boston University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and private firms Cisco Systems... (Read Full Article)

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

    21. Innovative Force

      Explore BusinessWest (Jan 11 2010) Education , Manufacturing

      Innovative Force ...ation, said Cruise, adding that the initiative has a number of partners. In addition to the REB and UMass, the Economic Development Council of Western Mass., Springfield Technical Community College, Holyoke Community College, and six area vocational technical high schools are all involved. There are several goals and deliv... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    22. In Praise of the PMRAP

      Explore BusinessWest (Jan 11 2010) Manufacturing

      ...xicon anytime soon, if ever, except maybe among some economic-development leaders and professors at UMass Amherst. But PMRAP — that’s the Precision Manufacturing Regional Alliance Project — is worthy of ga......e — between area precision-manufacturing operations; the university; other schools, including STCC, Holyoke Community College, and several vocational technical high schools; and organizations like the Economic Development Cou... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Amherst

    23. Success sweet for horseradish maker

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 21 2009)

      Success sweet for horseradish makerMassLive.comA retired hospitality management program director at Holyoke Community College who also taught international tourism at the University of Massachusetts at ... Success sweet for horseradish maker Monday, December 21, 2009 Story and photos by CORI URBAN... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Amherst

    24. UMass Amherst machining partnership wins NSF grant

      Explore masshightech.com (Dec 18 2009) Education , Manufacturing

      UMass Amherst machining partnership wins NSF grant ...n has given a $600,000 grant to promote precision machining by establishing a partnership among the University of Massachusetts Amherst and industry groups, according to UMass. Under the two-year grant, UMass will work with the regional employment board of Hampden County and the Western Massachusetts chapte......mblies for commercial manufacturers, aircraft engine builders and defense contractors, according to UMass. Holyoke Community College, Springfield Technical Community College, Regional Technology Corp ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Springfield Technical Community College

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