Two Graduate School of Nursing PhD students defended their dissertations via Zoom in early April. Both nursing students said they had positive experiences presenting through a screen, despite it…, , “We didn’t see a difference between the official CBT-I therapy program, versus the control intervention program that I created,” said Godzik. “Everyone in both groups seemed to improve, so this…, ”, The work that both Lewis and Godzik perform day to day is being impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As full-time nursing professionals, they say that the virus led to drastic adjustments in…
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Research from the lab of Milena Bogunovic, MD, PhD, associate professor of pathology, shows that a specific combination of cells is necessary for the activation, initiation and control of immune…
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The UMass Boston Chamber Singers and University Chorus went online this semester, like all courses. But through the magic of virtual meeting and video editing technology, this show will go on. Choral…
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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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