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Senator Oliveira Leads Senate Push to Protect Head Start Standards: Lawmakers call on federal officials to withdraw proposed changes to education, health, and family supports
BOSTON — State Senator Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) is leading an effort in the Massachusetts Senate urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, warning that the changes could undermine services relied upon by thousands of children and families across the Commonwealth. In a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Oliveira and two dozen senators raised concerns about proposed changes
AIC Welcomes Jason Lawrence as New Chief Information Officer
American International College Chief Information Officer Jason Lawrence(photo by Leon Nguyen) SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — American International College (AIC) has named Jason Lawrence as its new chief information officer (CIO), following a national search process. As CIO, Lawrence will lead AIC’s information technology operations and strategy in support of the technology needs of students, faculty, and staff across the College.With more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, Lawrence has worked
UMassFive Expands Hampden County Presence with New East Longmeadow Branch
East Longmeadow, MA – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) has opened its newest branch at 465 N. Main St. in East Longmeadow, expanding its local presence and bringing its personalized financial services to even more individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Pioneer Valley. The East Longmeadow location is UMassFive’s seventh branch and second in Hampden County, joining its existing location in the Mercy Rehabilitation Building in Springfield. While the new branch marks
Bay Path University Enters a New Era of Growth
Bay Path University Enters a New Era of GrowthThe University completes its integration with Cambridge College, expanding its community, reach, academic opportunities, and impact. LONGMEADOW, Mass., September 7, 2026. Today, Bay Path University announced the completion of its integration of Cambridge College, which brings Cambridge College’s academic programs, students, faculty, and staff into Bay Path University. The milestone marks a significant moment in the University’s history and expands its student
