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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.
Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network – New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@gannett.com.
Several school districts in Massachusetts have delayed the start of classes for Friday, March 6 because of a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow.
Take a look below for the full list of school closings and delays.
The list displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.
Delays on this page are current as of
A body part was found in a pond in Shirley, Massachusetts and investigators said foul play is suspected.
It was discovered around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday as a group of people were walking along Veterans Memorial Bridge on Shaker Road.
Police said the group noticed something suspicious in the water of Phoenix Pond. The Middlesex District Attorney confirmed that the item was a body part, but would not elaborate.
Police shut down the road and divers could be seen exploring the pond late Wednesday. Authorities were back at the scene Thursday morning.
No other information is available at this point in the investigation.
Phoenix Pond connects to the Catacoonamug Brook, which flows into the Nashua River. It’s also connected to Lake Shirley.
Shirley, Massachusetts is about 44 miles northwest of Boston and around 13 miles from the New Hampshire border.
Human remains were discovered Wednesday in the water in Shirley, Massachusetts, and authorities suspect foul play.
Police in Shirley said in a social media post at 7:15 p.m. that they responded to “a suspicious object in the water near the Maritime Veterans Memorial Bridge on Shaker Road.” Massachusetts State Police later said the object was believed to be human remains.
The bridge crosses Catacoonamug Brook near Phoenix Pond.
The office of Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said a group of young people was walking in the area around 5:30 p.m. and “reported seeing what appeared to be something consistent with a body part in the water.”
Foul play is suspected, Ryan’s office said.
Authorities will continue investigating overnight into Thursday, and an increased police presence is expected in the area.
No further information was immediately available.
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