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  1. Articles mentioning both Westfield State University and Amherst

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    1. 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 ...ege 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. Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle and wife Kit Dobelle have followed path of public service ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

    2. Westfield prepares to launch $400,000 transportation study

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 2 2012) Transportation

      Westfield prepares to launch $400,000 transportation study ...ransportation Engineers and Planners of Taunton and Wendell Duchscherer Architects and Engineers of Amherst, N.Y.. The study will address current and future bus transportation needs in the city and commercia......ansportation needs of its residents and visitors, Knapik said. Those needs will include students at Westfield State University who have been assigned, or opted for, downtown housing. The University currently has 216 students ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Amherst

    3. 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 ...ed 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 primary be......y, 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 things a... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    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 ... 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 S. Dobelle searches for a tangible reminder of the impact Westfield State has on the local economy, he mentions the “Owlbucks” stickers near the cash registers at many area ......gion refers to 26 colleges and universities, the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    5. 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 b...... will house an additional 100 students. And that’s just the beginning. Kate Phelon Kate Phelon says Westfield State University is putting feet on the streets, and now it’s up ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Amherst   Westfield

    6. Rebuilding Springfield

      Explore BusinessWest (Jul 19 2011)

      Rebuilding Springfield ... Gerald Hayes “They’re pretty intense,” said Hayes, vice president of Administration and Finance at Westfield State University, former president of the Springfield Economic Development Corp., and one of two men chosen to lead ......velopment, and director of the Center for Economic Development in the School of Management at UMass Amherst. He would later serve as president of the Springfield Economic Development Corp., and worked on ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual   Westfield State University

    7. Westfield State University marks upswing after name change

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 25 2011) Education

      Westfield State University marks upswing after name change ...t yet offer doctoral programs, plans may be in the works to have the University of Massachusetts at Amherst offer doctorate-level courses on his campus. Westfield’s name change was approved last July and too......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 said Westfield ... (Read Full Article)

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

    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. Westfield State Foundation, the non-profit financial arm of WSU, announced on Monday a pending purchase and sales a......t through Opal Real Estate Group but our management team has done housing for other colleges like Amherst College,” said Schwarz. As for the rehabilitation schedule, he said “we are aggressive ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst College   Westfield State University   Amherst

    9. Megabus adds Holyoke to its list of stops, joining Amherst

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 11 2011) Transportation

      Megabus adds Holyoke to its list of stops, joining Amherst ...programs provided by Holyoke Community College. Megabus adds Holyoke to its list of stops, joining Amherst Published: Monday, April 11, 2011, 3:08 AM Updated: Monday, April 11, 2011, 9:30 AM Jim Kinney......s said Holyoke is a good location to attract students at other colleges and universities, including Westfield State University. “We obviously do a big student business,” Lyons said. DATTCO is one of several bus companies aroun... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Westfield State University   Amtrak

    10. Outlook 2011: Road to recovery still long, winding

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2011)

      Outlook 2011: Road to recovery still long, winding ...economics and statistics at the Isenberg School of Management of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, points to that pesky unemployment rate which never seems to change. “We seem to have hit a pause b......cted to lag. Nakosteen said a tight state budget will hurt municipalities, not to mention UMass and Westfield State University, both major drivers in the region’s economy. Also, manufacturing and construction are... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    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 ... 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 has warne...... stimulus and the five-campus University of Massachusetts with $37.8 million in stimulus funding. • Westfield State University received $21.587 million budget for this fiscal year including $1.7 million in stimulus. The campus... (Read Full Article)

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

    12. Westfield State College joins 5 other Massachusetts institutions hoping to change name to 'university'

      Explore masslive.com (May 21 2010) Education

      Westfield State College joins 5 other Massachusetts institutions hoping to change name to 'university' Westfield State is among six Massachusetts state colleges looking for legislative approval to change their name des......Massachusetts state colleges looking for legislative approval to change their name designations. Westfield State College joins 5 other Massachusetts institutions hoping to change name to 'university' By Diane Lederman, T... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

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

      Explore masslive.com (May 19 2010) Education

      ... 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 for Holyoke Community College would be $17.7 milli......Community College, $23.2 million, down about 5 percent. The Senate panel approved $20.8 million for Westfield State College, about 10 percent less than the original budget for this year. However, the budgets for the univers... (Read Full Article)

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

    14. 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 ...tor-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 speakers;......althful 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 CBS Evening Ne... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    15. Massachusetts House snuffs out effort to increase local aid

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 30 2010) Education

      ...ate University of Massachusetts was approved at $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, ......wn from $18.7 million; Greenfield Community College received $8 million, down from $9.2 million and Westfield State College received $23.1 million, down from $20.2 million. The Senate next month will vote on ... (Read Full Article)

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

    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......duation rate per what an average student pays for tuition, costs, room, board, books and supplies. Amherst, Business, Westfield » Westfield State, UMass-Amherst, Amherst and Williams rank as top cost-effective colleges By ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield College   Westfield State University

    17. Westfield State College students are helping to boost the local economy with special program

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 22 2009) Education

      Westfield State College students are helping to boost the local economy with special program The Owl Bucks program allows Westfield State College students to make purchases at local businesses. * State News * AP News * Opinion * Videos * Reader ......esident for administration and finance at Westfield State. “What’s good for Westfield is good for Westfield State.” As part of the college’s emphasis on Westfield and its economy, Hayes is looking at possible loca... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 30 2009) Education

      ...Edward F. Blaguszewski, director of news and media relations for the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. “That represents about 30 cents on the dollar for us,” he said. The governor announced the spendin......Massachusetts will absorb a $31 million reduction from its $411 million budget. Other cuts include: Westfield State College, which will lose $1,506,206 from a $19,388,959 budget; Holyoke Community College, $1,217,180 from... (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

      ...r's degrees and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a master's in ...and more » 2009 Survey Names Nation's Top 25 'Best Neighbor' Colleges and Univ......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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

    20. Panel to unveil downtown plan

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 8 2009)

      ...business owners in the city. The committee was assisted by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Westfield State College and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The plan encourages business growth, housing and creation of arts and entertainment. (Read Full Article)

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

    21. City looks to the past and the future with exhibit and report

      Explore The Reminder Online (Aug 12 2009)

      ...urtney Llewellyn Reminder Assistant Editor WESTFIELD -- Think you know Elm Street? Think again. The Westfield State College Downtown Art Gallery, located at 105 Elm St., hosted the opening reception for its "Westfield Redis...... collaboration with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, WSC and the University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Architecture, have been working since February to develop a comprehensive downtown housin... (Read Full Article)

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

    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 ...al 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 Architecture. The draft action plan, said Lawrence B. Smith, the city's director of plann... (Read Full Article)

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

    23. PVPC must deliver downtown action plan by August

      Explore The Reminder Online (May 26 2009)

      ...nic variety, retail shops and performing and visual arts spaces. Mayor Michael Boulanger noted that Westfield State College (WSC) is still heavily involved in this process and that he hopes to model Westfield after other su......s process and that he hopes to model Westfield after other successful collegiate epicenters such as Amherst, Northampton or Keene, N.H. "They're really doing what I want the college in Westfield to ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Westfield State University   Amherst

    24. The list: The Bay State's $8.4B wish list

      Explore Boston Business Journal (Apr 28 2009) Education , Information Technology

      ...Connecticut River Line (EOTPW)- Springfield through Northfield $25,000,000 * Springfield, Chicopee, Amherst, Northampton CAD / AVL ITS- Springfield, Chicopee, Amherst, Northampton $7,158,295 * Statewide Department of Higher Education - Course-to-Course Equivalencies......nance $75,000 * Westfield DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES-WESTFIELD - Maintenance $500,000 * Westfield WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE - Maintenance $450,000 * Westfield Columbia Greenway Bike Trail $3,000,000 * Westfield Expansion of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massport   Holyoke Community College

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