Peter Pan Bus Lines subsidiary targets downtown Westfield for off-campus WSU student housing

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...Republican | Michael S. GordonThe former State Normal School and courthouse at 27 Washington St. in Westfield will be reconditioned for use by Westfield State University as off-campus student housing. WESTFIELD – University Housing LLC, a Peter Pan Bus Lines company, will invest an estimated $5 million in Westfield’s downtown to create off-campus housing for students attending Westfield State University. Westfield State Foundation, the financial arm of the university, announced Tuesday ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

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...Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 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 ... (Read Full Article)

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

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

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....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)

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UMass offering grants to professors to help them save students money on textbooks

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Bus service in Westfield to be study of new PVTA transportation study

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...her than a large intermodal center for transportation. The PVTA interests will be served because of Westfield State University and its emphasis on downtown student housing, Knapik said. The university and city, two years ago l......ace on Thomas Street. The university also maintains a downtown art gallery at 105 Elm St.. Recently Westfield State Foundation opted to sell its building, the former Westfield Normal School, on Washington Street to ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University's Nitza Hidalgo among Latino educators honored by Massachusetts for Hispanic Heritage Month

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...nd five board members across the state. Among those honored was professor Nitza Hidalgo, center, of Westfield State University. At left is state Secretary of Education Paul Reville. By LAURA PHELON WESTFIELD - In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gov. Deval L. Patrick recognized 19 outstanding Latino educa......te school at Wheelock College for several years before landing a job in the education department at Westfield State where’s she been ... (Read Full Article)

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

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...Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon 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 and new campus hou......proved by the university’s Board of Trustees is believed the largest such project in the history of Westfield State. Included with be a ... (Read Full Article)

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Editorial: Community invited to Rebuilding Fair

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...gfield. Hill will be working with DevelopSpringfield. Gerald W. Hayes, of Develop Springfield and Westfield State University. is seen at right. It’s been almost four months since the June 1 tornadoes tore a 39-mile path of d... (Read Full Article)

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Faculty, staff at Western Massachusetts colleges pleased by improvement in U.S. News & World Report rankings

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...Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Westfield State 91911.jpg Photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanStudents walk across the campus at Westfield State University Monday. SPRINGIFIELD – Faculty and staff from institutions of higher education in the Pioneer Valle......e in their life, and to help them meet their goals,” said Molly C. Watson, a spokesperson for Westfield State University. Watson ... (Read Full Article)

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New Orleans-based consulting firm Concordia picked to help with Springfield's tornado recovery

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...ingfield. Hill will be working with DevelopSpringfield. Gerald W. Hayes, of Develop Springfield and Westfield State University. is seen at right. (Read Full Article)

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

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Doing Business in Westfield

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Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik pointed to the large wall-mounted map of his hometown in his office and said, “......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... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield business goes solar

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Westfield Redevelopment Authority revived with new mission

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...on keeping projects moving by working with both Planning and Engineering departments on that goal." Westfield Redevelopment Authority revived with new mission Published: Thursday, August 04, 2011, 3:30 PM ......intermodal center in conjunction with Pioneer Valley Transit Authority and potential involvement by Westfield State University. The WRA has been inactive for the past several years but Daley said the city has about $10 million... (Read Full Article)

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Rebuilding Springfield

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... 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 ......ber of area communities, and, after retiring from Phoenix and before taking his current position at Westfield State, worked briefly with Hayes Development Associates (a firm owned by his wife, Maureen), consulting o... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield Redevelopment Authority names new developer for vacant Elm Street building at Court Square

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...y, vice president of brokerage. OPAL is also developing a market-rate housing project at the former Westfield State University training school on Washington Street in Westfield. Past development proposals for the Elm Street property at Court Square have failed to materialize,... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State, MassMutual executives tapped to lead Springfield's tornado recovery effort

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...y at Mass Mutual, were introduced Tuesday by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno at a City Hall news conference. Westfield State, MassMutual executives tapped to lead Springfield's tornado recovery effort Published: Tuesday, Jun......ark Share Email Print Photos by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanGerald W. Hayes, a vice president at Westfield Station University, speaks at a press conference at Springfield City Hall after being introduced by... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University marks upswing after name change

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...interview. “Higher education 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, Framingham, Salem and Worcester state colleges in becoming universit......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 ... (Read Full Article)

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5 Westfield schools will share $7.3 million in Massachusetts energy grants

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...uly. The authority set the stage for approval Wednesday during a meeting, which lacked a quorum, at Westfield State University. The Westfield meeting was scheduled amid a tour of Springfield and Westfield schools damaged by the June 1 tornado. The $75.3 million will be spread to 29 school districts for ... (Read Full Article)

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Developer hopes to rehabilitate former Westfield State training school building by beginning of new year

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...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.com > Westfield Developer hopes to rehabilitate former Westfield State training school building by beginning of new year Published: Wednesday, June 08, 2011, 3:00 PM Ted ... (Read Full Article)

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Pending sale of Westfield State University's former training school on Washington Street announced

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...an The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print Westfield training school 2008.jpg File photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanThe former Westfield State Normal Training School 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 State Foundation, the financial ... (Read Full Article)

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Editorial: Class of 2011 finds brighter jobs picture

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...e seen a small resurgence, not a large resurgence, Junior Delgado, director of the career center at Westfield State University, told Jim Kinney, The Republican business reporter. Kinney’s story appears today in Business Monday... (Read Full Article)

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Western Massachusetts students and companies make use of internships

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Kamila E. Misiak says she started noticing manholes once she started her internship with the Westfield-based engineering firm Tighe & Bond. Western Massachusetts students and companies make use of inte......Kelly a professor and the internship coordinator for the geography and regional planning program at Westfield State University. “When we land them for pay, it is particularly exciting” she said. “Often times they just have to ... (Read Full Article)

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