UMass Amherst touts most diverse incoming class ever
Despite the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, UMass Amherst says it is welcoming its most diverse class ever.
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Despite the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, UMass Amherst says it is welcoming its most diverse class ever.
The college says the drop is due to the Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action.
Students from middle-income families are the least likely to gain admission to elite universities in the U.S., Harvard researchers say.
Wesleyan University in Connecticut has announced that it's ending legacy admissions.
Wesleyan University in Connecticut has announced that it's ending legacy admissions.
The small engineering college is still evaluating how the end of affirmative action will affect the admissions process.
WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
The suit alleges that Harvard's legacy preference has nothing to do with merit, adding that it takes away slots from qualified students of color.
Some Harvard University students protested on campus Saturday vowing to fight on, after the Supreme Court ended race-based affirmative action in college admissions.
WBZ TV's Beth Germano reports
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The Supreme Court's polarizing decision about affirmative action now has future college students processing how it will impact their prospects.
The U.S Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, a decision that is reverberating across campuses nationwide.
The U.S Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, a decision that is reverberating across campuses nationwide.
A Supreme Court decision has colleges and universities scrambling to restructure its admissions process.
WBZ-TV’s Jon Keller said this should be a wake up call to the entire educational system.
A Supreme Court decision has colleges and universities scrambling to restructure its admissions process. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Harvard says it will determine how to preserve the university's "essential values" after the Supreme Court ended the use of affirmative action in college admissions.
Natalie Brand of CBS News reports.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Jon Keller says the Supreme Court decision to end race-based college admissions is the new version of the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Presidents of dozens of colleges in Massachusetts called the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action Thursday "disappointing."
Students, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, must be evaluated based on their experiences "as an individual — not on the basis of race."
With the Supreme Court poised to decide two cases challenging the consideration of race in college and university admissions, advocates both for and against discuss maintaining or eliminating the policy.
Jayson Tatum scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics routed the Atlanta Hawks 123-93 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Tomorrow is Election Day, but what can you expect after the last ballots are cast in Massachusetts?
Salem welcomed a record-breaking amount of visitors in October this year!
Voters across the country have spent the last two weeks voting early but some Massachusetts residents said they wanted to wait to cast a ballot on Election Day.
An undecided voter in New Hampshire is sure to get a few looks when she heads to cast her vote on Election Day because her name is Kamala Harris.
Election Day 2024 will be a record for voter turnout in Massachusetts, according to Secretary of State Bill Galvin.
Tuesday is Election Day. So where can you cast your vote in Massachusetts?
What time can you vote on Election Day in Massachusetts? Here's all you need to know.
Salem welcomed a record-breaking amount of visitors in October this year!
Drivers are frustrated after the changes made to the Newton Corner traffic circle have caused severe backups.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
While polls show inflation and the economy are the top issues for voters in New Hampshire, another topic is dominating the ad wars - abortion.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reached an agreement with business leaders last week on a temporary tax rate increase on commercial properties.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Do Massachusetts Democrats believe Ed Markey should step aside for a younger voice in the U.S. Senate? Chairman Steve Kerrigan weighs in.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jayson Tatum scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics routed the Atlanta Hawks 123-93 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Red Sox legend Luis Tiant is one step closer to getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Jerod Mayo said there were multiple factors why the Patriots didn't go for two-points at the end of regulation in Tennessee.
If the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Boston Red Sox rookie Wilyer Abreu won a Gold Glove for his impressive defense in right field.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.