Clark University

 

Founded in 1887 with a large endowment from its namesake Jonas Gilman Clark, a prominent businessman, Clark was one of the first modern research universities in the United States. Originally an all-graduate institution, Clark's first undergraduates entered in 1902. The university now offers 46 majors, minors, and concentrations in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering and allows students to design specialized majors and engage in pre-professional programs.

Worcester Polytecnical Institute



Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865 to create and convey the latest science and engineering knowledge in ways that are most beneficial to society. Today, WPI holds firm to its founding mission to provide an education that balances theory with practice. WPI's 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Higgins House Mansion

This Tudor-style mansion was once the home of Aldus C. Higgins, son of Milton P. Higgins, the first superintendent of the Washburn Shops and a founder of Norton Company in Worcester. The house was donated to WPI in 1971 following the death of Mrs. Aldus Higgins

Boston College Alumni Stadium



Originally built in 1957 but last renovated in 1994 Alumni Stadium can hold 44,500 people to watch the Boston College Eagles dominate the football filed. Shea Field is a baseball statudium that holds 1,000 people and is named after Commander John Joseph Shea USN, a former football player at Boston College.

Boston College Gasson Hall



Boston College's signature building, Gasson Tower, originally opened in 1913 and was returned to pristine form for Boston College’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2012. It provides modern and spacious classroom, study and administrative facilities to the college. It feature a 200ft bell tower and is a seminal example of Collegiate Gothic architecture in North America.