Good morning, Worcester.

UMass Chan Medical School students will host MD CAMP (Community, Access, Mentorship and Purpose), a free two-week summer camp for Worcester public high schoolers interested in medicine from July 6 to 17.

The program will offer lectures, simulations, and physician shadowing to help students learn about medical careers.

WPI will host two commencement ceremonies for its Class of 2026 at the DCU Center (50 Foster Street) in Worcester on May 14 and May 15; the graduate event at 5:00 p.m. will feature Lisa Barton and the undergraduate event at 2:00 p.m. will feature will.i.am.

Local teachers Paul + Emily Sawyer will graduate today from Worcester State University with master’s degrees in education.

They balanced full-time teaching in Worcester and Douglas while earning their degrees part-time and plan to use their credentials to step into leadership roles in their schools.

Nichols College and the Worcester Business Journal are accepting applications for the second Women’s Executive Academy after the first class graduated on Friday.

Applicants can join the eight‑month, $2,500 program led by local female executives with sessions held on the second Friday of each month starting in October.

On Sunday morning, a black bear roaming woods between Routes 9+20 was tranquilized and relocated to a rural area after sightings near Centech Boulevard and Walnut Street, officials said.

On Friday the Defense Department released its first batch of UFO files, prompting Radio Worcester's expert Ronny LeBlanc to discuss unresolved sightings including Apollo astronaut accounts and theories about interdimensional phenomena.

More details will be released that may challenge existing beliefs.

Union Station seeks a new operator for its 15,535 sqft grand hall, restaurant and patio space with proposals due by 10 a.m. June 26; interested parties need a five-year commitment and must host at least 75 events.

Maxwell Luciano’s plans to join a tour at 10 a.m. June 3.

Former Blue Jays GM and NESN analyst JP Ricciardi appeared on Cassell's Corner podcast yesterday — he discussed his Worcester roots, his early work on Moneyball with the A's, and how he would fix the Red Sox if given a chance.

Kreator Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary metal band Kreator and their evolving sound live on stage.

Wage War Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience Wage War's dynamic blend of heavy technicality and memorable melodies live.

Black Veil Brides Concert

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Palladium — Tickets available — Experience Black Veil Brides' electrifying hard rock performance in Worcester.

Manufacturing Your Future: Power of Change

8 AM — DCU Center — Free – $350 — Explore the momentum transforming manufacturing with insights from industry leaders and experts.

2026 Spring SNCA BJJ In-House Kids Championship

Time TBA — Worcester Massachusetts — Entry fees may apply — Experience exciting Gi divisions for kids of all ages and skill levels in a safe, competitive environment.