BOSTON, Massachusetts (September 16, 2022)–More than 1,000 unemployed and underemployed individuals, including current Mass General Brigham workers, will be offered training and education opportunities provided by University of Massachusetts Global to help them transition into front-line h
BOSTON – UMass President Marty Meehan was honored Monday by the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) for his deep commitment to mental health advocacy and education among college students and for his leadership in creating pathways of opportunities for students of all backgrounds throughout his public service career.
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded more than $2 million to high schools and colleges, including the University of Massachusetts, that are developing new early college pilot programs aimed at significantly increasing the number of underrepresented students taking college courses while still in high school.
Jean Rhodes, the Frank L.
“Growing up I was a girl scout for 12 years and worked with different non-profits and volunteer organizations across that time. As I looked to the future, I found out about the Peace Corps and I have been working towards my goal of volunteering for the organization since middle school,” said Thorne. “I am excited that my dreams are coming true. I know in the future I would love to work in lowering the barriers that children face in accessing education and this program will grant me many skills to do that.”
BOSTON – The James J. Karam Scholarship Fund has awarded six current and incoming University of Massachusetts students $45,000 in scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to SouthCoast students who distinguish themselves through their campus and community engagement activities and strong academic performance.
Business leader and former Board of Trustees Chairman James Karam and his wife, Janis Karam, established the James J. Karam Scholarship Fund in 2013.
“I commend President Biden for cancelling a significant portion of debt for student loan borrowers. This is a smart investment in young people who are doing all the right things. They have worked hard in school, are engaging in their communities, and are contributing their talents to confront the daunting challenges that our nation and planet face.
AMHERST, Mass. – People released from jail or prison are 120 times more likely to overdose on opioids than the general population in Massachusetts. A new, jail-based opioid use disorder treatment program approved by the Massachusetts Legislature and instituted in 2019 at seven county jails is intended to decrease that risk.
They are in their early 20s and entering their junior years at UMass Boston, with their whole careers waiting ahead of them. Yet in their work at UMass Boston’s Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging, five undergraduate research assistants find themselves considering the lives of people on the other end of the adulthood spectrum.
On Sunday, October 23, 2022, the Claire T. Carney Library Associates will be presenting its 14th annual authors’ brunch at the Woodland Commons. Parking is available on campus. Reservations are required no later than Friday, October 7. The cost of the brunch is $50, $45 for CTC Library Associate members, with a 10% discount for reservations for tables of eight. Tickets may be purchased from Library Associates members or online.