BOSTON, April 28, 2023 — On Friday, April 28th, the University of Boston Massachusetts dedicated its first residence hall in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Dr. J. Keith Motley and former first lady Angela Motley. Hosted by the University of Massachusetts, more than 400 people attended the ceremony to recognize the Motleys’ steadfast commitment to the university and their role as the driving force in expanding the on-campus residential experience for students. Built in 2018, the newly dedicated Dr. J.
BOSTON – The University of Massachusetts research enterprise grew to $813 million in fiscal year 2022, an eight percent increase over the previous year, according to the five-campus system’s latest annual research report.
The University of Massachusetts awarded $395 million in university-generated financial aid this academic year – $22 million more than last year and $185 million more than a decade ago, with 81 percent of this aid going to Massachusetts residents who comprise 73 percent of the UMass 74,000-student community.
“Keeping a UMass education world-class and affordable is our highest priority,” UMass President Marty Meehan said. “As a driver of economic mobility for our students and the Commonwealth’s greatest single source of talent, this is our primary mission.”
UMass President Marty Meehan announced today that he has appointed outgoing UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy to the position of Interim Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Equity, serving the five-campus, 74,000-student system. President Meehan also announced that Presidential Advisor for Equity and Inclusion Nefertiti Walker has been elevated to Deputy Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Equity.
BOSTON, March 7, 2023 — Today, the University of Massachusetts announced the first residence hall at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) will be dedicated in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Dr. J. Keith Motley and former first lady Angela Motley. The Motleys were the driving force in expanding the university’s on-campus residential experience.
UMass President Marty Meehan praised the Healey-Driscoll administration’s first budget proposal (House 1) for its investments in UMass.
Good afternoon … and welcome to the 20/23 State of the University Address.
This year, I join you from the campus of UMass Boston, the urban jewel of our system, one of the most diverse research universities in the U.S., and a multicultural community - welcoming students from more than 135 countries.
BOSTON – UMass President Marty Meehan says he will discuss with state government leaders the establishment of a "cost certainty” program under which new in-state undergraduate students would pay the same locked-in tuition rate throughout their four years of education at the university’s Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell campuses.
Pointing to his record of innovative leadership and embrace of public higher education’s historic mission, the UMass Board of Trustees, acting on President Marty Meehan’s recommendation, today selected Dr. Javier Reyes to be the next chancellor of UMass Amherst.
Governor Maura Healey
“Javier Reyes is an innovative and dynamic leader who will harness the full potential of UMass Amherst. I’m confident that he will inspire students and faculty alike to continue growing the school’s excellence in education and research. I congratulate Dr. Reyes, President Meehan and the UMass Board of Trustees on this historic appointment. I am grateful to Chancellor Subbaswamy for his many years of service to the university and for taking it to new heights. I wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”