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On Friday, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced the Massachusetts Innovation Bridge, a new government-funded program that will create research centers as part of a partnership between the commonwealth and The MITRE Corporation. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Innovation Bridge to utilize commonwealth’s technology

Kennedy Davis April 26, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday a partnership between the commonwealth and The MITRE Corporation to utilize emerging technologies and encourage innovation throughout Massachusetts,...

A report released Tuesday revealed harsh truths about how Boston families continue to struggle financially. GRAPHIC BY RACHEL CHMIELINSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Report reveals increase in income inequality in Boston

Anush Swaminathan March 21, 2016

The Office of Workforce Development and the Boston Redevelopment Authority released a labor report Tuesday that showed an increase in income inequality and the cost of living in the city despite an...

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced new initiatives Friday that will allocate $83.5 million to improve career education programs in Massachusetts. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker-Polito announces $83.5 million for career vocational technical education

Anush Swaminathan January 28, 2016

Advocating for an increase in high-quality career education programs for Massachusetts citizens, the Baker-Polito Administration announced Friday an $83.5 million for career vocational technical education,...

Boston University will be adding two more courses this year to the Massive Online Open Course program. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU adds two MOOCs to course catalog

Anush Swaminathan September 25, 2015

Boston University is preparing to expand its catalog of Massive Open Online Courses this year, adding a course on risk management and on the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture exam in October...

A study conducted by Inside Higher Ed has found that, overall, college presidents support Bernie Sanders' plan to provide $18 billion to public colleges. GRAPHIC BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Private college presidents hesitant on Sanders’ education stance

Anush Swaminathan September 11, 2015

While 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been raising some eyebrows with his education platform, few private college presidents support his plans to make higher education free, according...

Campus Crime Logs: April 23 – April 29

Anush Swaminathan April 30, 2015

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department from April 23 to April 29. Laptop stolen from 111 Cummington Mall A 25-year-old female student reported at approximately...

The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved 10 development proposals on April 16, including a plan for 48 rental units on Malvern Street in Allston. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Redevelopment Authority approves $215 million in new projects

Anush Swaminathan April 27, 2015

The Boston Redevelopment Authority approved upwards of $215 million in new building projects largely for student housing in the city of Boston, according to a Wednesday press release from the BRA. The...

Campus Crime Logs: April 16 – April 22

Anush Swaminathan April 23, 2015

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department from April 16 to April 22. Racial harassment on 915 Commonwealth Ave. A female student reported that parties in a motor...

Massachusetts was ranked the fifth most eco-friendly state in a report released by WalletHub Monday. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts ranked fifth most eco-friendly state

Paige Smith April 22, 2015

Personal finance website WalletHub released a report Monday detailing the most and least eco-friendly states, with Massachusetts ranking as the fifth most eco-friendly state in the nation. The report...

Campus Crime Logs: April 2 – April 8

Anush Swaminathan April 9, 2015

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department from April 2 to April 8. Jacket stolen from FitRec Locker Officers received a report of a theft theft that occurred between...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Friday that the state will add an additional $2 million to the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program. PHOTO BY MARY SCHLICHTE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Electric vehicle rebate program receives more funding

Anush Swaminathan April 9, 2015

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker agreed to provide an additional $2 million to the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicle Program on April 2, according to a Friday press release from the Massachusetts...

Federal aid requested for snow removal, infrastructure repairs

Federal aid requested for snow removal, infrastructure repairs

Anush Swaminathan April 2, 2015

In response to the unprecedented weather that blasted Massachusetts this past winter, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito submitted a request Friday to U.S. President Barack Obama...

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