1. About Dr. Evan S. Dobelle

    Dr. Evan S. Dobelle

    Dr. Evan Dobelle is the President of Westfield State College.

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    1. To be ranked as only 1 of 4 institutions in the country by U.S. News & World Report on their Honor Roll, along with The University of Florida, Pace University in New York and Florida Institute of Technology is extraordinary.
      In Westfield State University wins accolades in U.S. News & World Report ranking of online education programs
    2. Our residential campus environment is a unique attraction for prospective students.
      In Westfield State University prepares for $103 million in construction and renovation projects
    3. We had to turn down 500 students for enrollment because we lack adequate housing, but that will be corrected by 2013.
      In Westfield State University marks upswing after name change
    4. It's a great opportunity for Western and Central Massachusetts.
      In Westfield State College to expand its criminal justice program with a campus in Southbridge
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    2. Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2012)

      Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs According to data Dobelle and Konig collected with the help of The Brookings Institution in Washington, higher education has ......f jobs in every U.S. Metropolitan area except Milwaukee, Wis. Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs Published: Friday, January 13, 2012, 5:45 PM Updated: Friday, January 13... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 10 2012)

      ...ty in New York and Florida Institute of Technology is extraordinary," university president Evan Dobelle said in a press release. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    4. 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 ...ting 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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   West Springfield   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2011)

      Westfield State University prepares for $103 million in construction and renovation projects ...residential campus environment is a unique attraction for prospective students,” said WSU president Evan S. Dobelle. “These projects will help u maintain and improve our grounds and facilities as well as serve as a ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 12 2011)

      ...n 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 at be... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

    7. Doing Business in Westfield

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 30 2011)

      Doing Business in Westfield ...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 enviro......ommerce, director Kate Phelon echoed the mayor as she offered high praise of WSU’s leadership. “Dr. Dobelle is doing a remarkable job at getting foot traffic into the city’s downtown,” she told BusinessWest.... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Amherst   Westfield

    8. Westfield State University marks upswing after name change

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 25 2011)

      Westfield State University marks upswing after name change ...e the best value in higher education in the state. That has been determined by MassInc.,” president Evan S. Dobelle said in a recent interview. “Higher education must be accessible and affordable, and that is the co......ed in by the boards of trustees of the University of Massachusetts and of said state universities.” Dobelle hints that while Westfield does not yet offer doctoral programs, plans may be in the ... (Read Full Article)

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 8 2011)

      Developer hopes to rehabilitate former Westfield State training school building by beginning of new year ...ited about the project.” He also noted a shortage of housing for university students. WSU President Evan S. Dobelle has complained during the past three years that he is forced to “turn away” students because of the... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Amherst College   Westfield State University   Amherst

    10. 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 ...i reported Monday all but two of the apartments have been rented to working families. WSU President Evan S. Dobelle announced two years ago the partnership with the city and that the college’s goal is to expand it r... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    11. Westfield State University $80 million expansion plan advances

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 12 2010)

      ...on of the campus green and presents a wonderful opportunity for unique design.” 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 r... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2010)

      ...ld 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 new program will serve 780 criminal justice students. The new campus, to be locat... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

    13. Westfield State plans downtown student housing

      Explore masslive.com (May 15 2010)

      ...n 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 during a meeting Friday of the Cit......birth in the city of Westfield," said Mayor Daniel M. Knapik, who was present for the announcement. Dobelle said this is the first public-private student housing partnership of any state college in Massachus... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce

    14. Westfield State, UMass-Amherst, Amherst and Williams rank as top cost-effective colleges | Massachusetts Local News - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 28 2010)

      Westfield State, UMass-Amherst, Amherst and Williams rank as top cost-effective colleges | Massachusetts Local News - MassLive.com ...for a post-secondary degree.” “It’s strong research that shows Westfield does more with less,” says Evan S. Dobelle, Westfield State College president. One of the study’s authors, C. Anthony Broh, a Brookline-based ......ised him, though, Broh said, is the variation between Westfield State and colleges that are also pa evan dobelle.jpg Evan Dobellert of the state-run higher education system in Fitchburg, Worcester and Salem. “Giv... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield College   Westfield State University

    15. New commercial, industrial growth planned in Westfield this year | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2010)

      New commercial, industrial growth planned in Westfield this year | Business - MassLive.com - - MassLive.com ...s 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 student hou... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Palmer   Westfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 30 2009)

      ... 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 President... (Read Full Article)

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

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