Next week, Mass Art will host "Above the Fold" - the third biennial juried alumni exhibition.

Did you know that Massachusetts is the fourth friendliest state to bikes in all of the US?

See rankings here.

Today, the first of MASCO's seven new cut vans began transporting commuters on the M6 shuttle.

By the end of the month, the remaining six vans will be in service, replacing an older fleet of vans. 

"We are all very pleased that by the end of May, MASCO's commitment to replace our entire shuttle fleet, thirty buses and 7 cut vans, will be complete. We now operate a brand new fleet of more energy efficient, comfortable and reliable shuttles for our 12,000+ daily commuters," said P.J. Cappadona, MASCO's Vice-President for Operations. 

MASCO is pleased to offer free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes to women working at member institutions in the LMA.

Learn realistic self-defense tactics, including hands-on defense training as well as risk reduction and risk avoidance techniques. This nationally acclaimed program has successfully trained over 250,000 women.

This is a four-class program and students should attend all four classes, as follows:

MASCO's Call Center never closes. It's 24/7, rain, shine or SNOW.

So when Blizzard Juno blew into town, keeping staffing levels up was a priority.

Yesterday was a snow day for some of us, but not for 'essential employees' at some of our member institutions.

These are just two examples of what for sure were many people fighting the elements to get to their jobs on Tuesday. Our collective hats are off to you and thank you for your incredible dedication!

BCH Security Officer Terrian Lakes walked to work from Dorchester.

This week, President Obama's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll named Wheelock College its Presidential Award Winner in the Education Category. The award is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Additionally, Wheelock has been selected as one of only fourteen finalists in the general community service category. 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Boston Children's awarded coveted 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital distinction. 

For nearly 13 years, Lisa Rosowsky, Professor of Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, has partnered with local non-profit organizations to produce printed projects while giving her students exposure to real clients with communications needs.

Being sick is not fun, and it is particularly no fun when you are a kid. Hospitals can be intimidating and daunting places, with all the monitors, alarms, beepers and tubes. Not exactly an ideal children's playground.

Renowned entertainer and producer Ryan Seacrest wants to change that.