New program will allow undocumented students to get in-state tuition rates
Massachusetts is giving undocumented students a better chance at higher education.
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Massachusetts is giving undocumented students a better chance at higher education.
Students from middle-income families are the least likely to gain admission to elite universities in the U.S., Harvard researchers say.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
At the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 Training Center in Dorchester, workers take part in a five-year program to learn the craft. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Some college students opt for majors that may not pay off down the line. Your alma mater can also make a big difference.
All 38 members of the senior class will be attending college in the fall, with 25 percent of them going on full scholarships.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
Tuition will be increased by 2.5% across all UMass campuses and room and board increase varies per campus.
Is the cost of college really worth it? We asked a plumber, a community college graduate, a university president and a UMass graduate. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Erica Muhl is now the first woman to be president of Berklee College of Music since it was established nearly 80 years ago.
More than one-third of the nation's 9,630 wealthiest citizens attended a handful of elite universities.
These college degrees are worth the money.
The I-Team's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Nick Sogard lined a two-run double and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4.
The final young victim in a New Hampshire cold case known as the "Bear Brook murders" has been identified.
A tornado touched down in Holden on Saturday evening, tearing through South Road and leaving behind a trail of destruction that residents said will take years to recover from.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
The New England Patriots began their 2025 season with a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
Despite the rain and cool weather, Patriots fans were at Gillette Stadium early for tailgating. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A tornado touched down in Holden on Saturday evening, tearing through South Road and leaving behind a trail of destruction that residents said will take years to recover from.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Nick Sogard lined a two-run double and Alex Cora got his 600th win as Boston manager when the Red Sox rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4.
Mike Vrabel's first game as Patriots head coach did not go as planned, as New England fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in disappointing fashion on their home turf.
The Patriots dropped their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium, 20-13, and Mike Vrabel had no trouble pinpointing why.
The New England Patriots began their 2025 season with a frustrating 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The New England Patriots will have left tackle Will Campbell for Sunday's season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, but preseason star Efton Chism is among the team's inactives.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.