Billerica Memorial High School junior Tej Patel was the winner of the 14th Annual Central Massachusetts Brain Bee held at UMass Medical School on Saturday, Feb. 1. Hosted by the UMMS Department of…
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Second-year School of Medicine student Filia Van Dessel has been named a Paul Ambrose Scholar by the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. Van Dessel will use the award to improve access…
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BOSTON – Immigration scholar Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, as a teenager sent to the U.S. by parents seeking to save him from Argentina’s gathering Dirty War, today was unanimously selected to become…, More about Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, 63, is the inaugural Wasserman Dean at the University of California Los Angeles, where he leads the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, which on his watch…, More about the search process, The UMass Boston Chancellor Search Committee, with Trustee R. Norman Peters serving as chair and UMB Professor Jean Rhodes serving as vice chair, held its first meeting on August 27, 2019, and said…
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On Monday, February 10, 2020, UMass Dartmouth announced a $4,576,764 million grant from the United States Navy to fund research projects with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) and institutions…, UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, . “This would not have happened without Congressman Bill Keating, a leader in Washington D.C. that understands how this research university can support the Navy’s undersea technology needs and…, Congressman William R. Keating, . “With the funding, UMass Dartmouth will not only be providing critical naval research but also creating the highly skilled workforce needed as we move this project - and those like it - forward.…, University of Massachusetts President Martin T. Meehan, said. “This award, made possible through the leadership of Congressman Keating and his colleagues, is a strong declaration of confidence in the quality of UMass Dartmouth research and teaching, and…, Senator Edward Markey, . “The Navy’s investment in its partnership with the Marine and UnderSea Technology research program is a testament to the Commonwealth’s ongoing leadership in research and technology,” said , Senator Elizabeth Warren, . “This new funding will allow UMass Dartmouth students and faculty to expand on their integral role in undersea research.” “Students and researchers at UMass Dartmouth are not only building a Blue…, Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III, . “The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport has a long term collaborative relationship with UMass Dartmouth. ONR’s MUST research funding promotes the development of the southeastern New…, Ronald Vien, Technical Director at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, . UMass Dartmouth is the second leading supplier of workforce talent to NUWC and offers the necessary program synergies to accelerate the growth of a highly-skilled science and engineering workforce…, Associate Provost and Professor of Computer Science Ramprasad Balasubramanian, , who is the principle investigator on the grant and will lead the Marine and UnderSea Technology (MUST) research program. Learn more about the Marine and UnderSea Technology (MUST) research program…
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AMHERST, Mass. – Officials from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Town of Amherst have reached an agreement that addresses the cost educating K-12 students who live in tax-exempt…
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The university will celebrate Black History Month, also known as Black Heritage Month, during February with a series of art performances, activities, lectures, films and more. Events include:, Film Showings: Black History Month Films, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. New Africa House Theatre (basement) Each Wednesday of this month, the Afro-Am Undergraduate Council will host a showing of Black History films starting at 7 p.m. Films include “…, Police Violence and the Black Community: A Creative Response, Monday, Feb. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. New Africa House Theatre (basement) A lively conversation focused on the impact of police violence on black communities and how artists offer creative responses. This…, The Cyph, Friday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. New Africa House Theatre (basement) The Cyph is a creative series where artists of the African Diaspora come together to share work and joy with the community., Talk: Running from the Washingtons: Ona Judge and the Quest for Freedom, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall Historian, writer and lecturer Erica Armstrong Dunbar will discuss the life of Ona Judge, a woman whose life story examines the…, Community Building Dinner, Thursday, Feb 27, 5:30 p.m. Campus Center, Amherst Room The Malcolm X Cultural Center will celebrate Black History Month with a dinner where students, faculty and staff get together to identify…
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A group of researchers in Mexico report observing sexual differences in some body parts of the Mexican fruit fly that may play a role in regurgitation in a recent study the authors believe is the…
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AMHERST, Mass. – The National Academy of Engineering ( NAE ) today announced that it has elected 87 new members and 18 international members including University of Massachusetts Amherst…
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George Corey, executive director of University Health Services, provided a statement updating the campus community on the Coronavirus and how to protect yourself during cold and flu season: “The…, risk to Massachusetts residents is low., University Health Services (UHS) has been communicating with residents and travelers from the region since the start of the semester on Jan. 21, two weeks ago. For more recent travelers, updated…, UMass Amherst community members who have returned from any travel in mainland China since Jan. 30 should call the UHS Triage Nurse Advice Line at 413-577-5229 for guidance and further evaluation of…, You will be asked to leave your contact information and a nurse will return your call. Since this is cold and flu season, we encourage everyone to engage in health smart behaviors to protect yourself…
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A seasonal, air-supported indoor facility to support UMass’s entire athletic department is complete and operational for team-use. The completion of the 96,000-square-foot field and structure was made…, Saturday, Sept. 12, vs. Troy, Saturday, Sept. 19, vs. UAlbany, Saturday, Oct. 10, vs. Temple, Saturday, Oct. 24, vs. FIU, Saturday, Nov. 7, vs. New Mexico State, Saturday, Nov. 21, vs. Army West Point All times will be announced at a later date.
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