Hayes awarded MWPHE scholarship

Karen Hayes, director of Research Communication and Outreach in University Relations, received the Massachusetts Women in Public Higher Education (MWPHE) 2013 Professional Development Award at the organization’s statewide conference in Wrentham on April 15.

Hayes received the $1,000 award in recognition of her professional development goals and for her dedication, perseverance and leadership in the higher education community.

MWPHE is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the status of women as professionals and enhancing the quality of higher education. Membership is open to women administrators and women who aspire to administrative positions in Massachusetts public higher education.

Photo: Karen Hayes (left) and Vanessa Kehler of Workforce Development and Training, who chaired MWPHE Professional Development Committee.