Harvard University Launches New Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence
Harvard University opened a new cross-disciplinary institute dedicated to artificial intelligence research, drawing faculty from computer science, medicine, and public policy.
Education
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MIT Reports Record Engineering Enrollment for Third Straight Year
MIT's School of Engineering enrolled its largest freshman cohort on record, extending a multi-year growth streak driven by rising demand for robotics and AI programs.
Boston University Overhauls Computer Science Curriculum for Cybersecurity Focus
Boston University is restructuring its computer science curriculum to place greater emphasis on cybersecurity and applied cryptography.
Bunker Hill Community College Launches Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Partnership
Bunker Hill Community College is partnering with regional manufacturers to train students directly for entry-level advanced manufacturing positions.
Boston College Breaks Ground on New Home for Carroll School of Management
Boston College began construction on a new building for its Carroll School of Management, backed by a mix of university funding and private donations.
UMass Lowell Expands Environmental Science Program With New Merrimack River Field Station
UMass Lowell added a new field research station along the Merrimack River, expanding hands-on fieldwork for environmental science students.
Healthcare
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Berkshire Medical Center Opens Second Cardiac Catheterization Lab Amid Rising Demand
Berkshire Medical Center added a second cardiac catheterization lab in Pittsfield to reduce wait times for heart procedures as western Massachusetts's population ages.
Cape Cod Healthcare Opens Dedicated Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Center
Cape Cod Healthcare opened a new outpatient surgery center focused on same-day joint replacement and orthopedic procedures.
Mass General Brigham Breaks Ground on Expanded Cancer Center
Mass General Brigham began construction on a major expansion of its cancer center to add outpatient treatment capacity in Boston.
Boston Medical Center Expands Addiction Treatment Program Amid Rising Overdose Rates
Boston Medical Center expanded its addiction medicine program, adding outpatient treatment slots and a new peer recovery coach initiative.
Cape Cod Hospital Earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Cape Cod Hospital became the Cape and Islands' first hospital certified as a comprehensive stroke center.
Business Leaders
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Cambridge EdTech Founder Raymond Okafor Turns Down Acquisition Offer to Stay Independent
Raymond Okafor turned down a nine-figure acquisition offer for his Cambridge-based tutoring platform, betting on continued independent growth.
Felicia Adeyemi's Boston Childcare Network Expands to Address Waitlist Crisis
Felicia Adeyemi's Boston-based childcare center network is opening four new locations to address waitlists that have topped a year in some neighborhoods.
Boston Entrepreneur Marcus Whitfield Raises $20 Million for Port Logistics Startup
Marcus Whitfield's Boston-based logistics software startup, HarborFlow, closed a $20 million Series B to expand its port scheduling technology.
Cambridge Startup Founder Camille Tran Sells AI Company for $90 Million
Camille Tran's Cambridge-based AI startup, ClarityLens, was acquired by a national data analytics firm for $90 million after five years of growth.
Provincetown Hospitality Founder Bianca Holloway Adds Fourth Boutique Hotel
Bianca Holloway's Cape Cod hospitality group acquired its fourth Provincetown hotel, continuing a decade-long consolidation of the town's lodging market.
Finance & Economy
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Home Prices Across Greater Boston Keep Climbing Amid Persistent Inventory Shortage
Home prices across greater Boston continue rising as limited housing inventory keeps competition intense among buyers throughout the metro area.
Massachusetts Utilities Ramp Up Grid Investment Ahead of Offshore Wind Buildout
Massachusetts's major utilities are significantly increasing grid investment to support new offshore wind projects coming online off the South Coast.
Logan International Airport Breaks Ground on New Air Cargo Facility
Logan International Airport began construction on a new air cargo facility as e-commerce shipping volume through the airport continues rising.
Venture Capital Flowing Into Kendall Square Biotech Corridor Hits New High
Venture capital investment in the Kendall Square biotech corridor reached its highest level in five years, driven by cell and gene therapy startups.
A'nA Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
Beauty & Wellness
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Beauty Nails & Spa in East Boston and the 'She Didn't Even Look' Crisis: When a Customer Brings a Reference, Asks for Nothing Perfect, and Still Pays $55 for a Manicure She Hates
A customer says she brought a manicure reference, did not expect perfection, but felt the technician did not take enough time to look at it before she paid $55 for a result she disliked.
Lash and Brow Studios Boom Along Boston's South End Corridor
Eyelash extension and brow studios have opened rapidly along Boston's South End, reflecting a broader regional boom in specialized beauty microservices.
The 'Price Gouging' Crisis and Severe Medical Liability: When a Pedicure Ends in Surgery
An editorial bulletin examining pricing transparency, customer safety, and accountability in beauty services.
Uneven Shape and Overall Quality Leave Client Unable to Keep Her Manicure at Blue Ocean Nail Salon Malden
A client says her manicure came out with an uneven shape and a finish she felt wasn't worth the price, leading her to book another salon just to have it removed. A look at what shape consistency and quality checks can prevent.
A Rushed Fill That Didn't Last, Then a Free Fix Appointment That Never Happened at A'nA Nails
A longtime client says a fill from a different technician felt rushed and didn't last, and a follow-up appointment offered as a free fix turned into a long wait with no service. A look at what consistency between technicians and following through on promised fixes mean for repeat clients.