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  1. Articles mentioning both Western New England University and Westfield

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    1. Outlook 2014: Western Massachusetts colleges and universities address market

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 3 2014) Education

      Outlook 2014: Western Massachusetts colleges and universities address market ...in nursing program and will see its first class graduate this spring to meet the growing demand for nursing. Westfield also is expected to break ground on a new $48 million science center this fall to continue to satisf... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University

    2. Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts to honor John Gallup

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 14 2013)

      Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts to honor John Gallup ...ibution committee. She is a graduate of from Wesleyan University, Cornell University and earned her J.D. from Western New England University. Founded in 1991, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administer... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Smith College   Greenfield Community College

    3. Massachusetts legislators urged to expand financial support of aging urban centers in gateway cities

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 10 2013)

      Massachusetts legislators urged to expand financial support of aging urban centers in gateway cities ...“As Springfield goes, so goes the region,” he added. The Gateway Cities are: Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Westfield, Pittsfield, Attleboro, Barnstable, Lawrence, Quincy, Brockton, Leominster, Revere, Chelsea, Lowell,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Western New England University   Springfield

    4. Western Massachusetts colleges ranked in latest U.S. News & World Report ratings poll

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 10 2013) Education

      Western Massachusetts colleges ranked in latest U.S. News & World Report ratings poll ...onal universities north ranking Springfield College came in 37th with Western New England University 60th and Westfield State University ranked 123rd. The rank of American International College in Springfield was not pub... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Smith College

    5. Smith & Wesson reaches out to tell story as gun debate rages

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 19 2013) Manufacturing

      Smith & Wesson reaches out to tell story as gun debate rages ...makers of rifles and shotguns for hunting and target shooting. Savage has 700 employees, including 400 at its Westfield plant and headquarters. “Who is your target audience and how can I reach them?” Dermody said. "Tha... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western New England University   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    6. Veterans search for jobs at the 'Employ Wisdom, Hire a Vet' job fair in Chicopee

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 6 2013)

      Veterans search for jobs at the 'Employ Wisdom, Hire a Vet' job fair in Chicopee ...rs will host "Working Together Summit: A Veterans Employment Alliance from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sleith Hall at Western New England University in Springfield. The event will bring together veterans seeking employment with ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western New England University   Springfield   Chicopee

    7. Friendly's Ice Cream draws from past successes as it looks to future of restaurant chain

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2013) Retail

      Friendly's Ice Cream draws from past successes as it looks to future of restaurant chain ...the stakes are high and success is by no means assured, said Elizabeth L.R. Elam, a professor of marketing at Western New England University in Springfield. She pointed out that Friendly’s has whipsawed between new conce... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Western New England University   Springfield

    8. Students and adults rally to urge Springfield youth to pursue higher education as a key to success

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2012) Education

      ...ringfield Technical Community College, Western New England University, Springfield College, Bay Path College, Westfield State University and Elms College. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Rep. Cheryl Coakley-Rivera, D-Sprin... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts

    9. Holyoke Community and Elms colleges reach agreement on criminal justice transfer program

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 3 2012) Education

      Holyoke Community and Elms colleges reach agreement on criminal justice transfer program ...uding several for criminal justice majors with Westfield State University, American International College and Western New England University. Articulation agreements spell out exactly what courses at HCC will be accepted... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Westfield State University   Western New England University

    10. 6 honored by National Conference for Community and Justice

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 5 2012)

      6 honored by National Conference for Community and Justice ...a youth community organizer. The president of Bay Path College in Longmeadow, regional business leaders and a Westfield high school student will receive Human Relations awards as The National Conference for Community and... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Holyoke Community College   University of Connecticut

    11. Brian Stefano takes helm at Peter Pan Bus Lines | masslive

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 4 2012) Transportation

      Brian Stefano takes helm at Peter Pan Bus Lines | masslive ...n New England University, an accounting major, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He resides in his hometown of Westfield with his wife, Jennie, and two daughters, Brittany and Lindsay. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western New England University   Springfield   Northampton

    12. College building continues in the Pioneer Valley

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 24 2012) Education

      College building continues in the Pioneer Valley ...n Suchocki - Construction update on the $50 million dollar dorm complex as seen from the rear of the complex. WESTFIELD – Westfield State University Officials won’t have a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new 400-bed resi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Springfield College

    13. 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 ...nd also shed a spectre of its past and became Western New England University. The move came just a year after Westfield State and most of its sister state institutions went from being colleges to universities. “The prima... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    14. 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 ...ff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Westfield State University President Evan S. Dobelle in his office last week. WESTFIELD – When Westfield State University President Evan S. Dobelle searches for a tangible reminder of the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    15. Westfield State University marks upswing after name change

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 25 2011) Education

      Westfield State University marks upswing after name change ...must be accessible and affordable, and that is the continued focus at (Westfield State University).” He calls Westfield “a private-quality and public-value school.” Even before Westfield joined Bridgewater, Fitchburg, Fr... (Read Full Article)

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

    16. Profiles in Business

      Explore BusinessWest (Jun 7 2011)

      Profiles in Business ...s, later to be acquired by Procter & Gamble, to Airpark West; attracting C&S Grocers to the north side of Westfield, where it built a massive freezer warehouse, in the mid-’90s; and the improbable rescue of Westmass ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Big Y Foods   MassMutual

    17. Census 2010 data show "white flight" trend continues for Massachusetts cities

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 29 2011)

      ...een across many communities in Western Massachusetts, not just poorer cities such as Holyoke and Springfield. Westfield lost about 560 whites, down by 1.5 percent. Ware’s white population dipped by 175, or 2 percent.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western New England University   Springfield   Northampton

    18. Springfield's Western New England College to become Western New England University

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 16 2011) Education

      Springfield's Western New England College to become Western New England University ...urse catalogs, business cards and letterhead with the new Western New England University logo. Springfield's Western New England College to become Western New England University Published: Sunday, April 17, 2011, 12:01 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Westfield State University   Western New England University

    19. Defense, Homeland Security contracts key for many Western Massachusetts businesses, colleges

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 6 2010) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      Defense, Homeland Security contracts key for many Western Massachusetts businesses, colleges ... $1.75 billion in contracts in 2009. The University of Massachusetts had $949,000 in research contracts. Western New England College and Mount Holyoke College also received defense-related research funding, accordin... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Mount Holyoke College   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    20. Gov. Deval Patrick touts 4,000 new jobs in Massachusetts during visit to Westfield

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 16 2010)

      Gov. Deval Patrick touts 4,000 new jobs in Massachusetts during visit to Westfield ...oss of 1,900 government jobs, mostly from the now-completed 2010 Census. In Westfield Thursday to address the Westfield State College Class of 2011 during a senior convocation ceremony, Gov. Deval L. Patrick said the lat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Westfield State University   Western New England University

    21. 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 ... Alumni Healthful Living Center, Conrad Ricketts, co-executive producer, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Westfield State College: May 22, 10:30 a.m., campus green, Byron Pitts, chief national correspondent for the C... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    22. Realizing Springfield's Energy Potential

      Explore BusinessWest (Mar 16 2010) Education , Green Region

      ...borated with Western New England College, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Chicopee Light & Power, and Westfield Gas & Electric to create GreenTEK. This program, once funded and functioning, will benefit Springfie... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Western New England University   Springfield

    23. Unemployment rate inches downward in Greater Springfield area

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 24 2009)

      ... Witalisz, president-elect of the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley and owner of Witalisz & Associates in Westfield. A federal tax break of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers is stimulating the market, she ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western New England University   Springfield   Amherst

    24. Chamber lauds Super 60

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2009)

      ...sident and CEO of Savage Sports Corp. in Westfield, said the Super 60 honor is a testament to all the hard work put in by Savage employees. The company has a total of 650 employees, 250 of them in Westfield.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield College   Western New England University   Springfield

    25. Westfield G&E picks manager

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 24 2009) Energy

      ...department reins. Westfield G&E picks manager Friday, July 24, 2009 By DAVID A. VALLETTE dvallette@repub.com WESTFIELD - After 25 years in the Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department, Daniel J. Howard has been handed ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Western New England University   Westfield

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