Education

The New Bedford Chapter of the Prince Henry Society is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program. Eligible candidates are all graduating seniors seeking an undergraduate or associate’s degree from an accredited college/university, a resident of the Greater New Bedford area, with an emphasis on students of Portuguese descent and …

The student-run group will introduce young students to basic concepts of engineering through interactive activities To celebrate National Engineers Week (Feb. 17-23) the UMass Dartmouth Society of Women Engineers are hosting a movie screening and hands-on engineering activities for middle school students at UMass Dartmouth’s Claire T. Carney Library Living …

“My name is Nivaldo Rocha I’m a senior at NBHS and I made a school app and would like to share with the NBG because I really like the page and the work that you guys do. I was the first student to create an app for NBHS. I started …

State Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley has rolled a proverbial Trojan horse into New Bedford with his plan to allow expansion of the Alma del Mar charter school. This scheme hands over public assets at no charge to a private company and carves out a neighborhood district that will automatically feed …

Come join us on February 7th @ 5:00pm inside New Bedford’s First Unitarian Church! The International Cannabis Physicians’ Association will be throwing its 3rd educational seminar, “Toss The Script” – Transforming Your Health with CBD – which will include medical professionals from all over as keynote speakers! So, if you’d …

Lesley University is now accepting applications for Graduate and Undergraduate courses. Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are also available. Beginning in January 2019, you’ll have the chance to enroll in evening and weekend courses taught by Lesley University faculty at the DeMello International Center in downtown New Bedford. • Bachelor’s …

After receiving extensive public comment about charter school growth in New Bedford, Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley and leaders in New Bedford have agreed on an innovative response to Alma del Mar Charter School’s expansion request. The charter school had applied for up to 1,188 additional seats …

About 6-7 years ago I noticed a house that I drove by on my morning commute had an upside-down Christmas tree hung on the ceiling of its front porch. I chalked it up as simply being a one-off – a unique or incredibly uncommon occurrence. Having not grown up within …

The New Bedford High School Whaler Marching Band participated and competed in the 66th Annual Quincy Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 25th. The Whaler Marching Band won ‘1st Place’ in Division 2 and won the following caption awards: ‘Best Music,’ ‘Best Percussion,’ and ‘Best Color Guard.’ Under band director Matt …

Support Services and resources for People affected by Opioid Use and awareness and remembrance of those affected by HIV/AIDS. New Bedford City Hall, November 29th, 5:30pm-8:30pm. New Bedford City Hall 5:30pm: Opening Ceremonies w/ Pastor Doug Sederberg 6:00pm: Procession to Pilgrim United Church Of Christ 6:30pm: Reception with light eats. …