Gardner Mayoral Debate to be held Virtually June 17, 2020

In partnership with the Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Engagement, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual debate between the two candidates for mayor on June 17 via Zoom. The candidates are Attorney Scott J. Graves, Gardner city councilor, and Michael Nicholson, town administrator for the town of Rutland and former […]

Interview with Venturer and Intern Katelyn Murphy

We had the pleasure of getting to know Katelyn Murphy as she was launching her first Venture at Oakmont Regional High School. Soon after she became an intern with UWYV, helped launch another Venture Team, and later she co-hosted the UWYV Fall Kickoff in 2020. This gal is a STAR in so many ways. She […]

Resources for Discussion and Education on Racial Issues

The resources below are a collection of those shared by members of our community during our All College Forum and since. We are currently working on developing a LibGuide resource for as many of these resources as we can and will update soon. LaChance Library: Racial Injustice: Where to Start Resources for Parents Books: Coretta […]

College on a Fast Pass: Certificates & Associate Degrees

Fifty percent of American college students aren’t getting a bachelor’s degree. No, they’re not slackers. Actually, they’re learning skills in demand and positioning themselves for 21st-century careers, according to a recent study from Georgetown University. And they’re doing it in half the time it takes to get a bachelor’s degree. So what’s their secret? These […]