The second largest city in Massachusetts, Worcester is home to a great number of colleges and universities, cultural and entertainment venues, and large employers. The University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, College of the Holy Cross, Clark University, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine all call Worcester home. The city is also a travel hub with quick and easy access to major highways such as I-290, I-190, I-90 (Mass Pike), and I-84. The MBTA Commuter Rail provides convenient access to Boston and points east.