BOSTON – UMass Lowell alumna and small business owner Mary Burns has been elected chair of the 11-member UMass Building Authority (UMBA), which oversees the multibillion dollar facility construction and renovation activities across the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts.
BOSTON – To kick off National Voter Education Week, the five UMass student trustees called on their 72,000-plus peers across the UMass system to make sure they are registered and have a plan to vote in the upcoming election.
UMass Dartmouth recently opened its newest state-of-the-art research, learning and product development laboratory in the School for Marine Science & Technology. The Biodegradability Laboratory supports the development of biodegradable and ocean-safe plastics and other materials by accelerating their path to market with a focus on increasing sustainability.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst has been named to this year’s list of campuses creating a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, the preeminent resource for LGBTQ+ leadership development, diversity inclusion and advocacy within higher education.
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.