Archive for April 2020
Officials plan major changes to Mass. bar exam if pandemic persists
If the exam cannot be taken safely in person in September, it would move online — but those who pass the test would only win admission to the bar in Massachusetts, not other states. Read More
Read MoreDana-Farber started running low on PPE. Then it had an idea.
When the specialty cancer hospital began running low on critical personal protective equipment, researchers had an idea — why not use a decontamination room formerly used by researchers? Read More
Read MoreJoin editor Doug Banks on an exclusive video chat on COVID-19’s impact
Join Boston Business Journal Executive Editor Doug Banks in an exclusive video call examining the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on Greater Boston. Here’s how to join the call. Read More
Read MorePresident Trump says he will ask Harvard to return federal aid
Harvard University should return federal aid that it’s set to receive during the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Read More
Read MoreU.S. Space Force adds $378M to Raytheon’s GPS contract
The U.S. military is funding switching the GPS ground control in Colorado away from IBM hardware. Read More
Read MoreMass. hospitals, physician groups are losing billions during the pandemic
Massachusetts hospitals and affiliated physician groups are projecting to lose a staggering monthly amount due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Read MoreSBA’s coveted PPP is set to receive another $310 billion. But that still might not be enough.
The program is poised to get another infusion of federal funding, but it’s unclear how long it will last. Read More
Read MoreIn her first book, Emotion AI pioneer Rana el Kaliouby embraces her own emotions
Rana el Kaliouby, who became CEO of Boston-based Affectiva Inc. in 2016, spent years bringing emotional intelligence to machines. She’s now facing and sharing her own emotions in ‘Girl Decoded,’ her autobiographical book released on April 21. Read More
Read MoreBiogen CEO nabs highest-ever paycheck during rollercoaster year
Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos’ overall compensation grew 12% last year. Read More
Read MorePine Manor College’s future is uncertain during coronavirus crisis
Pine Manor College’s financial situation has changed for the worse since the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year. Read More
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