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April 1, 2026
Boston Federal Reserve chief counsel joins merged DCU-First Tech credit union
Former Holland & Knight partner Steven Wright will lead First Tech’s legal, government affairs and compliance teams.
March 31, 2026
Franz Warren named Regional Director at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management has named Franz Warren Regional Director for the Upstate New England region. He will oversee financial advisors and market directors in Chase branches in Hartford and New Haven, along with Rhode Island and other areas throughout New England. Franz’s appointment is part of the firm’s overall growth strategy. He has been with the firm for 15 years and most recently served as Regional Director for the NY North and New England region. Prior to that, he spent 11 years as Market Director in New York.
March 5, 2026
Kara Yacoubou Djima Promoted to Associate Professor of Mathematics at Wellesley College
Kara Yacoubou Djima was promoted to associate professor of mathematics and granted tenure at Wellesley College in Massachuettes. She is an applied mathematician who studies problems at the intersection of harmonic analysis and machine learning, including analysis on graphs, diffusion geometry, and image processing. Earlier in her career, Dr Djima served on the faculty at Amherst College in Massachusetts.
February 19, 2026
Kaakpema Yelpaala Named Faculty Director at the Future of Health Innovation Hub at Yale
Kaakpema Yelpaala is faculty director of the Future of Health Innovation Hub at the Yale School of Public Health, where he serves as a senior fellow and lecturer. A global entrepreneur and public health practitioner, Yelpaala has worked in the public and private sectors in the United States, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean. He is co-founder of InOn Health, which aims to improve access to care in the United States using digital communication channels and consumer insights that can better connect multicultural populations to healthcare services.
December 8, 2025
Deborah Jones Named President of the MGH Institute of Health Professions
Deborah J. Jones has been named the seventh president of the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She will begin her presidency on January 18. Founded in 1977 by the Massachusetts General Hospital, the MGH Institute of Health Professions enrolls about 300 undergraduate students and nearly 1,200 graduate students, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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08Apr
Apr 8 - Apr 19
Who Is Eartha Mae?, The Hanover Theatre, Worcester, Mass.
“When I go back to the dressing room, I take off the makeup and I’M NOT ‘EARTHA KITT’ ANYMORE, I’M EARTHA MAE AGAIN.”
Southbridge St South Worcester Worcester
10Apr
Apr 10 - Apr 20
Dance Theatre of Harlem, The Hanover Theatre, Worcester, Mass.
Dance Theatre of Harlem stands as a dynamic force in the ballet world, captivating audiences both nationally and internationally. The repertoire is a thrilling blend of treasured classics, neoclassical masterpieces by George Balanchine and artistic director Robert Garland, and cutting-edge contemporary works that embody founder Arthur Mitchell’s belief that ballet is for everyone. Through electrifying performances, community engagement, and arts education programs, Dance Theatre of Harlem champions the power of the arts to inspire and empower.
Southbridge St South Worcester Worcester
24Apr
Apr 24 - May 16
Furlough’s Paradise, Yale Repertory Theatre, New Haven, Conn.
There’s been a drought on their childhood’s road and two cousins come home dry-eyed and grieving. Sade, on a three-day furlough from prison. Mina, departing a strangely idyllic west coast. As all time ticks towards the correctional officer’s arrival, these two wrestle with all they have never said, with the fallibility of memory itself, and with visions of a future they are bound to create. Winner of the prestigious 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, a.k. payne’s Furlough’s Paradise is a lyrical meditation on grief, home, kinship, and a utopia yet to be realized.
1120 Chapel St Downtown
30Apr
From 01:00 AM to 02:30 AM
Beyond the Frames: Classic Meets Cool features award-winning pianist Barron Ryan, Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Mass.
Classical Meets Cool features award-winning pianist Barron Ryan, blending classical virtuosity, jazz spirit, and irresistible energy. During intermission, guests are invited to explore a curated exhibition of artwork by local youth artists. Purchase your tickets today.
321 Main St Central Business District
02May
From 02:00 AM to 04:00 AM
Nate Smith, Groton Hill Music, Groton, Mass.
2026 multi-Grammy winner Nate Smith is a polymath musician — bandleader, composer, producer, and virtuosic drummer — whose groundbreaking work as a recording artist and performer in multiple genres has made him a unique figure in popular culture and one of the most in-demand players of our generation.
122 Old Ayer Rd Groton
07Oct
From 01:30 AM to 03:30 AM
The Buena Vista Orchestra, The Hanover Theatre, Worcester, Mass.
The Buena Vista Orchestra is one of the world’s premier Cuban music repertory ensembles, featuring a rotating lineup of acclaimed musicians connected to legendary groups and artists such as Buena Vista Social Club, AfroCuban All Stars, Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo, Chucho Valdés and Willie Colón.
Southbridge St South Worcester Worcester
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