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Celebrities who went to college in MA: Some may surprise you. See list of famous graduates
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It’s no secret that Massachusetts is home to some of the world’s most prestigious colleges, from Harvard University to Babson College.
People from all walks of life — even big-name celebrities — flock to the Bay State to learn from some of the best in academia.
From actors to politicians, many famous faces got their start as students at the various universities around the state.
Some celebrities are known for their Massachusetts ties, while others may surprise you. Here’s a list of 20 living celebrities who went to college in Massachusetts.
The 44th President of the United States attended Harvard Law School and earned his juris doctorate degree in 1991. While there, he was the editor of the Harvard Law Review.
Obama’s presidential predecessor also attended Harvard University. Bush earned a master of business administration degree in 1975.
The former first lady also attended Harvard Law School, though not at the same time as her future husband.
Before becoming the second person to walk on the moon, Aldrin earned a doctorate degree in astronautics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963.
The six-time Emmy Award-winning actor graduated from Harvard University in 1967.
Poehler, a Burlington native, went to Boston College, where she earned a degree in media and communications.
The two-time Emmy Award winner grew up in Norwell and went to Emerson College.
The longtime actor went to Harvard, where he majored in English literature and graduated in 1969.
Winkler, an actor and director, graduated from Emerson College in 1978. He also later went to nearby Yale University for graduate school.
The Academy Award-winning actress went to Boston University.
The actress is another Harvard graduate on this list.
A former radio and television host, Williams is a graduate of Northeastern University.
Mayer, a singer and Connecticut native, is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music in Boston.
A famed activist, Davis graduated from Brandeis University in Waltham in 1965.
The former Olympic figure skater studied business at Emmanuel College.
The “Fast car” singer went to Tufts University in Medford.
An actor known for roles in “While You Were Sleeping” and “Independence Day,” Pullman earned a master of fine arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Before playing in the NFL, Flutie was a quarterback at Boston College.
Andover native and comedian Leno went to Emerson College.
The Supreme Court justice graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.
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Fire broke out at an apartment building in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, sending a column of smoke high into the air.
NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports the smoke was visible from miles away from the building on Juniper Road.
More details were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Life Care Center of Raynham has received a deficiency‑free inspection result from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a distinction awarded to a small share of the state’s licensed nursing homes, according to a community announcement.
The inspection was conducted as part of the state’s routine, unannounced nursing home survey process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These comprehensive, multi‑day inspections evaluate multiple aspects of facility operations, including staffing levels, quality of care, medication management, cleanliness, food service and resident rights.
State survey records show that Life Care Center of Raynham met required standards during its most recent standard survey, with no deficiencies cited, based on publicly available state data.
The announcement states that fewer than 8% of Massachusetts nursing homes achieve deficiency‑free survey results. That figure could not be independently verified through state or federal data and is attributed to the announcement.
In addition to the state survey outcome, the facility is listed as a five‑star provider for quality measures on the federal Medicare Care Compare website. The five‑star quality measure rating reflects above‑average performance compared with other nursing homes nationwide, according to federal rating methodology.
Officials said the inspection results reflect ongoing compliance with state and federal standards designed to protect resident health and safety. According to the announcement, the outcome is attributed to staff performance and internal quality practices.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
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