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Students Explore New Orleans Through a Journey of Music and Justice

A cohort of Curry students recently returned from a faculty-led trip to New Orleans as part of the newly created course, Music and the Call for Justice. Developed by Associate Professor of Music Dr. Emily Howe, this course aims to use music as a lens to think through some of the pressing issues of our times in relation to identity, the environment, and justice.

From Shears to Scrubs: Cassey Bullard's Unexpected Journey to a Ph.D. in Nursing

From a decade-long career as a hairdresser to her acceptance into a Ph.D. program in Nursing, Cassey Bullard’s career path has been anything but traditional. As she stood behind her salon chair, she never imagined that the girl from rural Iowa, with a town of 960 people and one traveling doctor, would be on her way back to the Hawkeye State as a Registered Nurse, bachelor’s degree recipient, and doctoral degree candidate.

MA Sec. of Education Welcomed as Part of Black History Month "Living Room Conversations"

Curry College welcomed Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, Massachusetts Secretary of Education, to campus for a conversation with President Jay Gonzalez about issues in higher education. The event was moderated by Jacquetta Van Zandt, Vice President of Engagement at the Partnership, Inc. and hosted by Curry’s Diversity Center in honor of Black History Month.

The Playbook for Success: Helena Stamatakis' Community Impact at Worcester Bravehearts Baseball

Helena Stamatakis ‘23 didn’t always envision a career in sports. She once dreamed of becoming a forensic scientist, then a writer, but it wasn’t until her junior year of high school that her passion for pursuing a path in the sports industry emerged. Now, as the Community Relations Manager for the Worcester Bravehearts Baseball team, she gets to wear many hats in her dream role- handling group sales, bringing fans into the ballpark through promotions, designing graphics, and so much more.

Curry Welcomes Microsoft Experts for Discussion on How AI is Pioneering Innovation

Curry College welcomed five AI leaders and thinkers from Microsoft’s Innovation Hub in Boston and its New England Research and Development Center to campus for an evening of learning and discussion on artificial intelligence (AI). Questions ranging from 'What is AI?', to what industries are affected the most, to how developers and users should think about ethics and privacy, were explored in both the keynote speech and the panel discussion led by Curry Board of Trustees member Anne Margulies, a former Chief Information Officer of Harvard University.

A Journey of Gratitude: How Curry and the PAL Program Changed the Life of Chris Menton ’77

If there’s one word that Dr. Chris Menton, Curry College Class of 1977, would use to describe himself, it’s grateful. Grateful for his education. Grateful for his career. Grateful for his family–his wife and two children–and the beautiful life he built for himself. After struggling for many years with his schooling, it was Curry College’s Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) that gave Menton the opportunity to redirect his life and receive a truly valuable education.

The Heart of Healing Through Guided Exercise

Dr. Courtney James has always been committed to providing quality care. On paper, she’s an experienced physical therapist. But to her clients, she’s a compassionate healer. Curry Magazine sat down with Dr. James to discuss the launch of the new Exercise Science major and the significance of healing through exercise.

Neurodiversity Center for Excellence Appoints Maura McNamara as Executive Director

Curry College appointed Maura McNamara to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence. This is an important role that will lead one of the College’s strategic plan initiatives that focuses on expanding Curry’s legacy of educating neurodiverse learners.

Celebrating 50 Years of Curry College Hockey

For five decades, the Curry College men's ice hockey team has been a place of growth, commitment, and pride. Starting from humble beginnings in 1974 to national rankings and NCAA appearances, one thing has remained unchanged—the legacy of the connections built along the way.