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Latest News

Roadmap to College Residential Summer Program Celebrates First Graduates

The Polus Center for Social and Economic Development hosted its inaugural Roadmap to College residential summer program at UMass Amherst, from July 31st to August 12th, 2023.

Envisioning Success on the Farm

ESP Students Get Hands-On Farming Experience
On July 25th, the Envision Success Project (ESP) traveled to Whip City Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit animal care facility in Westfield, Massachusetts. ESP’s new farming program aims to educate students about the agricultural industry, its many modes of operation, and the ways it benefits individuals and communities alike.

Program Coordinator Josh Pearson Wins Carroll Society Award 2023

The Polus Center is proud to announce that our Program Coordinator Josh Pearson has won the Carroll Society Award for 2023!