BOSTON - Oct. 9, 2009:The University of Massachusetts will present some of its most accomplished thinkers, innovators and teachers at a One Day UMass to be held November 12, at the Conference Center…, "The Truth About Lying: Recognizing the Liar in Your Life,", Robert S. Feldman, UMass Amherst, "Detection and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Early Childhood,", Alice Carter, UMass Boston, "Dostum the Taliban Killer: Living with an Afghan Warlord,", Brian Glyn Williams, UMass Dartmouth, "What's A Helpless God to Do?", Andre Dubus III, UMass Lowell, "Novel Retinal Therapies,", Dr. Shalesh Kaushal, UMass Medical School, "Healthcare Reform: What do the Options Mean to Our Economy and Our Care?", a panel discussion moderated by J. Lynn Griesemer, AVP for Economic Development and Executive Director of the UMass Donahue Institute and panelists Greer Glazer, Dean of the UMass Boston School of…, One Day UMass, , which is open to the public, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., November 12, at the Conference Center at Waltham Woods, 860 Winter Street, Waltham, MA. Registration is $50.00 per person and…
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BOSTON - Saying that it seeks to preserve its "historic mission" and its commitment to legal education excellence and diversity, Southern New England School of Law has offered to enter into…
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STURBRIDGE - Delivering the keynote address at the University's sixth annual STEM Summit, Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray today said that encouraging more young people to study science, technology,…
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BOSTON -- Nov.12, 2009: The five campuses of the University of Massachusetts system will focus a spotlight on international programs and events next week as UMass joins with universities from more…, After Work Wellness, series, which centers on traditional Chinese wellness techniques that people can integrate into their hectic lives. International Education Week activities at the five UMass campuses include:, Amherst, Cambodia Remembered: Angkor Dance Troupe & Film with Talkback Asian Arts & Culture Program; Ranjanaa Devi Current Events in Afghanistan: Inside Perspectives from Afghan Educators Center for…, Boston, UMB Faculty Study Abroad workshop for AY 09-10 (individualized session continues) offered by the Office of International and Transnational Affairs (OITA) Study Abroad mentoring activities led by both…, Dartmouth, The Boivin Center for French Language and Culture presents John De Mado, Author, Educator and Vocal Advocate, speaking about the importance of studying language in today's world. The International…, Lowell, Presentations by International Centers including: Center for Irish Partnerships Center for Asian Partnerships that includes China, India and Cambodia Center for Latin and South American Partnerships…, Worcester, On November 21, UMass Worcester will host the annual International Crafts Fair, featuring Uganda, Ethiopia, Peru, Nicaragua, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile and the Dominican Republic. Proceeds…
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BOSTON - Nov. 13, 2009:University of Massachusetts President Jack M. Wilson today said he is recommending that the state create its first public law program by accepting the donation of the Southern…
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BOSTON - November 18, 2009:The plan to create a public law program moved forward today when the Board of Trustees Committee on Academic and Student Affairs approved a proposal that would bring about…
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BOSTON - Nov.19, 2009:University of Massachusetts President Jack M. Wilson today announced the five recipients of the 2009 President's Public Service Award. The awards are presented annually to…, Mari Castañeda, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Communication at UMass Amherst, : Professor Castañeda is recognized for her role in the development of university-community partnerships that benefit the growing Latina/o community of Holyoke in areas of education, economic…, David G. Terkla, Ph.D., Professor in the Economics Department and the Department of Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences at UMass Boston, : Professor Terkla is recognized for the enormous impact he has made on greater Boston and the state through his work identifying new industry clusters and their influences on the Massachusetts…, Matthew H. Roy, Ph.D., Assistant Provost and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at the School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement at UMass Dartmouth, : Professor Roy is recognized for leading a five campus collaboration to increase the breadth and depth of community service learning performed by University of Massachusetts students. He is also the…, Kay Doyle, Ph.D., Professor, Program Director and Department Chair of the Department of Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences at UMass Lowell, : Dr. Doyle is a passionate advocate who has demonstrated a longstanding dedication to enhancing lives through developing strong partnerships between science and people who are influenced by it. As a…, Linda D. Sagor, M.D, MPH, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Division Director of General Pediatrics at UMass Medical School, : Dr. Linda Sagor, a compassionate pediatrician and ardent advocate for children, is one of central Massachusetts' leading physicians. She is committed to the care and welfare of children on multiple…
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BOSTON - Dec.2, 2009:The proposal to create a public law program at UMass Dartmouth took a major step forward today when the Board of Trustees Committee on Administration and Finance completed a…
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Seven Boston-area liberal arts and specialty colleges and universities will begin offering a pathway to affordable, accelerated master’s degrees in the region’s only public research university, UMass…, Bentley University, ,” said President Alison Davis-Blake. “As the field of higher education continues to evolve, partnerships like this one will be important aspects in ensuring that colleges and universities continue…, Boston Baptist College, President David Melton. “We all want greater value in higher education. Avoiding programmatic redundancy is an innovative essential in that quest. In the BAAC, we ALL win—particularly the students…, Curry College, Provost David Szczerbacki. “It also creates a framework for students to enroll in selected Curry College programs once these are identified within the Consortium. BAAC is a fine example of the…, Lasell University, welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with our colleagues at Boston area colleges and universities to make new, lower-cost degree programs available to students,” said Provost Jim Ostrow. “This…, Longy School of Music of Bard College, Associate Dean Jeremy Van Buskirk. The first cohort of students will apply to participating accelerated master’s programs this spring and begin courses in fall 2020.
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UMass Boston’s online graduate education programs have jumped 19 spots in U.S. News & World Report ’s 2020 Best Online Programs rankings, released today. UMass Boston’s online graduate…
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