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Wacker will leave her position on June 30, 2024, upon completion of her contract, according to a news release. A search for an interim president will be launched in spring. Wacker has led the university since 2018.
Linda Thompson, next president of Westfield State University, called ‘visionary’ by trustees Updated Apr 28, 2021; Posted Apr 28, 2021 Linda Thompson, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at University of Massachusetts Boston, has been chosen as the next president of Westfield State University. Facebook Share WESTFIELD — This is the time of year when college administrative jobs across the United States are filled, so Westfield State University trustees didn’t want to hesitate and risk losing their top choice. They chose Linda Thompson on Wednesday to become the 21st pr...
Linda Thompson, a public policy leader and UMass Boston dean, appointed as Westfield State University president Updated Apr 28, 2021; WESTFIELD — The trustees of Westfield State University have chosen Linda Thompson, a public policy leader and a dean at the University of Massachusetts Boston, as the university’s 21st president. Thompson is expected to begin her tenure this summer. Her appointment is subject to approval by the state’s Board of Higher Education. “Based on Dr. Thompson’s credentials and wealth of experience in influential leadership and collaboration, paired with he...
UMass among schools mandating vaccinations for students Updated Apr 22, 2021; Posted Apr 22, 2021 4/24/2020 - Smith College in Northampton is among those that will require students to be vaccinated before coming to campus this fall, but some local other institutions have not taken that route - at least not yet. (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican) Facebook Share Students at community colleges in Massachusetts will not. Other public and private colleges and universities are watching trends, monitoring government requirements and weighing options before declaring whether vaccination will be...
Westfield State University to restore traditional levels of residencies, in-person classes this fall Updated Apr 21, 2021; Posted Apr 21, 2021 3/27/2020 Westfield State University anticipate a more traditional academic campus and academic experience this fall. (Don Treeger / The Republican) Facebook Share Westfield State University’s plans for the fall include restoration of on-ground classes to their traditional level. In addition to declaring its intent that 75% of its classes be in person, the university is expecting to house more than 2,000 students on campus. The increasing availa...