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Wellesley College Pledges Free Tuition for Families Earning Up to $200,000

Wellesley College announced the "Wellesley Tuition Promise," which starting in fall 2027 will cover full tuition for U.S. students from families earning up to $200,000 with typical assets. The current policy covers families earning up to $150,000. The college's 2026-2027 cost of attendance page lists tuition at $72.6k, with meals, housing and other costs bringing the total to between $90k and $100k.

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Wellesley Planning Board Explores Zoning Regulations for Data Centers

On September 9, 2026, the Wellesley Planning Board discussed potential local zoning bylaws to manage data center proposals across town.

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Wellesley Choral Society Announces 2026–2027 Concert Season

The Wellesley Choral Society, led by director Edward Whalen, announced its 2026-2027 season and will hold three open rehearsals starting September 14 for singers of high school age and older.

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Babson Men's Soccer Stuns No. 18 Brandeis 2-1 to Move to 4-0

Babson College scored two goals within two minutes early in the second half Wednesday, Sept. 9, to beat 18th-ranked Brandeis 2-1, improving to 4-0 for the first time since 2012.

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Babson Women's Soccer Falls 2-0 in Rivalry Clash at Brandeis

Babson College women's soccer lost 2-0 to rival Brandeis University on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Waltham, despite five saves from senior goalkeeper Callahan Cottone.

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No. 6 Babson Field Hockey Visits No. 7 Williams in Key Match

Sixth-ranked Babson College field hockey travels to Williamstown today, Thursday, Sept. 10, for a 6:30 p.m. matchup against No. 7 Williams College.

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Garcia Header Lifts Wellesley Soccer Past UMass Boston 1-0

Sophomore Elena Garcia headed in an 81st-minute cross from Emma Hogarth on Wednesday, Sept. 9, giving Wellesley College soccer a 1-0 home-opener win over UMass Boston.

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Wellesley Volleyball Sweeps Westfield State 3-0 in Home Opener

Wellesley College volleyball swept Westfield State 3-0 (25-9, 25-9, 25-11) Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse, led by eight kills from Ella Mancuso and 33 assists from Else Kunze-Hoeg.

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Wellesley Obituaries Remember Nancy Corcoran and Alan Rogers

Wellesley remembers Nancy (Harrington) Corcoran, who died Sept. 3, and Alan Rogers, who died Sept. 1.

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Midday Mahjong Club Social at Fiorella's Trattoria

The Midday Mahjong Club hosts a social at Fiorella's Trattoria, 575 Washington Street, today, Thursday, Sept. 10, at noon; tickets available via Eventbrite.

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Tech Time Drop-In Help at Wellesley Free Library Today

The Wellesley Free Library offers 30-minute Tech Time appointments in Jackie's Room today, Thursday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Library Social Worker Offers Drop-In Hours This Afternoon

Town social worker Joyce Saret holds drop-in hours today, Thursday, Sept. 10, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Conference Room 211 at the Wellesley Free Library.

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Learn to Play Rummikub at Wellesley Free Library

The Wellesley Free Library hosts a casual Rummikub lesson for all ages today, Thursday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Wakelin Room.

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