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

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    1. Massachusetts public college presidents pledge to give students relief from fee increases under budget scenario unveiled on Beacon Hill | masslive

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 11 2013) Education

      Massachusetts public college presidents pledge to give students relief from fee increases under budget scenario unveiled on Beacon Hill | masslive ...With that kind of funding, we have an obligation to freeze fees," Dobelle said. "It's the right thing to do." Dobelle, president of the Council of Presidents for the nine campuses, said all the campuses plan to keep fees... (Read Full Article)

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

    2. Westfield State University honors Dawn Carignan Thomas, John Davies, Lisa McMahon and Daniel Smith with Horace Mann Awards

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 13 2013)

      Westfield State University honors Dawn Carignan Thomas, John Davies, Lisa McMahon and Daniel Smith with Horace Mann Awards ...or of the Westfield Housing Authority and Westfield State alum Daniel Smith. WESTFIELD - For the second year, Westfield State University recognized the community contributions and achievements of four area residents for ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    3. Westfield State University Mathematics Department national grant will create course of study for liberal arts students

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 15 2012) Education

      Westfield State University Mathematics Department national grant will create course of study for liberal arts students ...SF and that our work will help students understand the involvement of math in the arts.” University President Evan S. Dobelle said, “the collaborative nature of the grant and what it represents, a bridge between science ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Amherst   Westfield

    4. Westfield State University Foundation celebrates donors

      Explore masslive.com (May 16 2012) Education

      Westfield State University Foundation celebrates donors ... or senior majoring in English who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need. University president Evan S. Dobelle said he appreciates the relationships formed between the university and the community and hope... (Read Full Article)

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

    5. 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 ...ears 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 to serve their community Published: Sat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

    6. 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 ...gy 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 Wes... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Holyoke   Westfield

    7. 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 ...el 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 10 2012) Education

      ...d #42. The 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, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    9. 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 ... 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 econo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   West Springfield   Springfield

    10. 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 ...n Fark Reddit Share Email Print westfield state university sign.jpg File photo | The Republican WESTFIELD – Westfield State University officials spent two years developing a new Master Plan designed to bring updated an... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 12 2011) Energy

      ...$18 billion 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    12. Doing Business in Westfield

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 30 2011)

      Doing Business in Westfield ...ctrum, 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 envi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Amherst   Westfield

    13. Westfield State University marks upswing after name change

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 25 2011) Education

      Westfield State University marks upswing after name change ...tfield State University.” Along with the potential link with UMass for doctoral-level offerings, Dobelle said Westfield State may do some outreach of its own, offering some of its bachelor’s-degree courses at area commun... (Read Full Article)

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

    14. 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 ...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 sa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst College   Westfield State University   Amherst

    15. 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 ...on Washington Street is seen in 2008. WESTFIELD – A Springfield real estate group plans to convert the former Westfield State University training school building on Washington Street into market-rate housing. Westfield ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    16. Westfield State University $80 million expansion plan advances

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 12 2010) Education

      ...Also, WSU president Evan S. Dobelle observed “once you take away green, it cannot be replaced.” As a result, Dobelle’s recommendation to trustees was to approve both concepts with the final site selection based on resu... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2010) Education

      ...ow 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 ne... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    18. Westfield State plans downtown student housing

      Explore masslive.com (May 15 2010) Education

      ...te's vice 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 dur... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce

    19. 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 ... given the practice-teaching requirements for her degree. She looked at colleges further from home, but chose Westfield State. Westfield State’s four-year graduation rate is 42 percent, according to statistics kept by t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield College   Westfield State University

    20. 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 ...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 studen... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Palmer   Westfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 30 2009) Education

      ...eral 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 Pres... (Read Full Article)

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

    22. 2009 Survey Names Nation's Top 25 'Best Neighbor' Colleges and Universities

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

      ...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 pre... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Westfield State University   Amherst

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

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 29 2009) Education

      ... to help locate a Barnes & Noble bookstore downtown By Ted LaBorde September 29, 2009, 2:33PM WESTFIELD – The Westfield State College Foundation is looking for a partner to help locate a Barnes & Noble satellite bookstor... (Read Full Article)

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

    24. 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 ...ld 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, add... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Northampton

    25. 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 ...te 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 Pio... (Read Full Article)

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

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