Media Releases

Consortium releases annual report

mvigneux — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:12:41 -0500

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. has released its 2007-2008 Annual Report entitled "Celebrating the Contributions of Higher Education to Worcester County."

In a year when the only major Massachusetts industries showing any appreciable growth were education and health services, Consortium colleges and universities, with their 30,000 students and 11,000 faculty and staff, continued to have a strong impact on Worcester County.

Consortium adopts city traffic islands

mvigneux — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:23:02 -0500

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium along with five of its member institutions have adopted six Lincoln Square traffic islands for landscape improvements as part of the city's "Adopt an Island" program.

Consortium announces board of directors

mvigneux — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:44:26 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. has announced its newly elected Board of Directors. Board members officially took office on July 1, 2008 and all appointments are for two years.

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, College of the Holy Cross, takes over as board chair for Dr. Janelle C. Ashley, president, Worcester State College, who will now serve as board past chair.

Gerontology Studies Program to honor graduates

mvigneux — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:15 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Consortium Gerontology Studies Program (CGSP) will host its 28th annual graduation ceremony on Thursday May 8 at 7 p.m. in the Blue Lounge of the Student Center at Worcester State College.

Recognition breakfast to honor 200 students

mvigneux — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:03:08 -0400

Worcester, MA - Approximately 200 students from five Worcester public high schools will be honored at the 17th annual senior recognition breakfast of the Consortium's Educational Talent Search (ETS), GEAR UP and Careers Plus programs. The ceremony will be held on Friday, April 18 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Consortium celebrates 40 years

mvigneux — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:25:41 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. held its 40th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, April 7 at historic Mechanics Hall.

Annual dance connects generations

mvigneux — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:47:42 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Consortium Gerontology Studies Program (CGSP) will host its eighth annual intergenerational dance on Sunday April 13 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross.

Consortium to celebrate 40th Anniversary

mvigneux — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:11:19 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration at Mechanics Hall on Monday, April 7.

The event will feature the annual presentation of the George I. Alden Awards for excellence in higher education and education access. A campus-based Excellence in Higher Education Award will be presented in addition to a community-based Higher Education Access Award.

Consortium releases Community Placements Survey

mvigneux — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:23:07 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. hosted its fourth annual networking event "Colleges and Community - Creating Collaborations" on March 11 at Clark University.

Consortium to host Career Fair 2008

mvigneux — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:09:52 -0400

Worcester, MA - The Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. will host Career Fair 2008 on Wednesday, March 26 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the DCU Center.

This event, sponsored by the career services offices within the Consortium, will feature approximately 100 employers from across New England. Attendance is free and participants do not need to register. The event is geared toward college students from all majors and class years, but the general public is welcome to attend.