Alumni and students had the unique opportunity to hear from College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) alumni and a nursing student who serve in a variety of roles in the health care industry.…, Joseph Frassica '77, Chief Medical Officer Head of Research the Americas Vice President, Philips, Rhonda Hodge G’19, Provider and Practice Owner Harmony Psychiatric Services, Valery Joseph ’10, G’18, Nurse Practitioner Whittier Street Health Center, Faith Karoma Coker ’21, Certified Nursing Assistant Boston Medical Center, DonnaMarie Maguire G’03, Senior Clinical Compliance Consultant Brigham and Women's Hospital, Timothy J. Quigley ’84, Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer South Shore Hospital Participants were encouraged to submit questions to the panelists prior to joining the webinar, and Thompson served as…
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Earlier this year, UMass Boston students Charles Whittlesey and Hongjie Lin received life-changing news: They had each been accepted into the US Coast Guard’s (USCG) College Student Pre-…
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As chief investment strategist for Quantitative Management Associates (QMA), link this for landing page Manning School of Business alum Ed Keon ’77 leads a team that oversees more than $50 billion…, On how the current crisis compares to the recession of 2008-09:, “It’s fundamentally different in the sense that the 2008 crisis was primarily a financial crisis. ... In this case, the financial institutions are actually in pretty good shape, partially as a…, On the state of the stock and bond markets:, “I’m not bearish — we’ve been pretty big buyers of stocks in the last few weeks — but I’m not terribly optimistic, either. It’s been an amazing ride with the markets — the most remarkable I’ve seen…, On the seeming disconnect between the rebounding stock market and the economy, which is sinking to levels not seen since the Great Depression:, “There is a disconnect; there always is. The stock market and the economy are never exactly the same, mostly because the stock market is trying to look ahead, not just at what’s going on. So the…, On whether individuals should reallocate assets in their retirement portfolios — or move money into cryptocurrencies or gold:, “Generally speaking, I don’t think it’s a good idea for individual investors to make major changes in their asset allocation. I think you’re better off deciding what your tolerance for risk is and…, On the possibility of inflation:, “In the next year, deflation is going to be the issue. ... But it would not be surprising if, a couple of years from now, we’re looking at inflation in the vicinity of 2.5 or 3 percent, or a bit…, On how this trauma will affect the psychology of investors, particularly young people who may be going through their second crisis in quick succession:, “There’s some pretty good research on this — that the economic conditions you experience in your 20s and 30s stay with you for the rest of your life. My father, for example, grew up in the Great…, On what advice he would give to UML students, especially those about to graduate:, “Count your blessings because you’re getting a good education. Try to get the best job you can, work as hard as you can, and make sure it’s clear to your employers that you’re doing what you can do…
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A group of UMass Amherst School of Public Policy (SPP) students recently volunteered with the Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund, a new initiative of the nonprofit Peace Development Fund that…
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Corsairs finish strong Today, UMass Dartmouth would have held its 2020 Commencement ceremony for Undergraduate students on campus at Cressy Field. Unfortunately, the spread of COVID-19 and the need…, Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, . “I am so proud of you for finishing your undergraduate degree. You have persevered during a historic semester,” said Johnson. “To say it was challenging is understating what you went through, but…, University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan, . "Whether you travel the world, or build your lives and careers right here in the Commonwealth, as so many talented UMass Dartmouth alums have done, I’m confident that the world-class education you’…, University of Massachusetts Trustee Stephen R. Karam, . Students and their families driving in Southeastern Massachusetts are also able to view congratulations messages on billboards across the region. On May 1, Chancellor Johnson announced that the…
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PreLaw magazine has ranked UMass Law third in Massachusetts for practical training, which the publication says is a “key component of the law school experience.” In the practical training category,…
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UMass Medical School RNA therapeutics researcher Anastasia Khvorova, PhD, has been elected by the membership of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy as director-at-large/scientific &…
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Thirty-nine students from the Graduate School of Nursing Class of 2020 at UMass Medical School wrapped up their Doctor of Nursing Practice project presentations at the end of April. It’s the final…
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Chancellor Michael F. Collins recognizes his own mother and offers support for all mothers, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, in his May 11 video address. “Better days are ahead. It…
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Keith Mascoll had always been into telling stories. His family is originally from Barbados of the West Indies where storytelling is enmeshed in their culture. Whether he was dancing like his father,…, Did you always plan to pursue acting as a career?, I started out at UMass Amherst on a soccer scholarship. My dad was kind of traditional and I was a political science major at first. And it actually didn’t work out. My scholarship didn’t work out…, So after you switched your major to theater arts, that was a pivotal moment for you where you realized you were on the right path?, Right, but the thing about the path is, it’s still scary. You know there’s potential in yourself, but in some ways, it’s scary to know that you can succeed. It was such a great experience for me., After you graduated from UMass Boston, what was your first step?, Some of those UMass Boston connections were helpful because some of my classmates would say “Hey, I’m doing a show,” or “I’m directing. You want to come and be in shows?” And that was helpful. You’re…, That’s really cool! And then you expanded to other film projects?, I did some shorts, and I worked on Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 , standing in and doubling for Chris Rock. Certain times in that movie, it’s not necessarily him: It’s me. I learned so much from being…, Was there any wisdom you gained from your 100 days on set?, The first thing is humility. And your reputation and integrity are everything. So how you conduct yourself is important. How you treat other people is important. And be yourself: that was the main…, You played the lead in the independent film Confused by Love . What was that like?, We shot it in six days, which is insane for a full feature. It was an incredible experience to be able to work on something like that. We had the festivals, and I went to France. It was a part of the…, You’ve been busy creating and involving yourself with different projects, launching a podcast and a one-man show. Can you tell me a bit about that?, Triggered Life is an incredible project for me to work on. It’s talking about my journey as a survivor of sexual abuse. Then you have a character who’s a composite of interviews that people have…, It sounds like you’ve found considerable success in your industry and the different projects you’ve pursued. Have you ever encountered any roadblocks?, For a while, I did walk away and didn’t do as much because I needed to deal with my trauma. I needed to deal with what had happened to me as a survivor of abuse. I had been working broken in a lot of…, Do you have any advice for our readers who are trying to get into the industry?, I would say that “Create your own.” As you’re auditioning, write. Help your other friends on different projects, and don’t limit what you can do. Sometimes in our minds, we put limits on what’s…, How do you define your success?, People always say, “I don’t know how you do it.” I still feel like I’m on that journey, but success is different for different people. I’ve had some success with my career. I feel like there’s more…
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