BOSTON - July 8, 2009:University of Massachusetts President Jack M. Wilson today announced UMass has been awarded a $124,200 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to develop or adapt existing…
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Shrewsbury, MA- July 30, 2009:Culminating a five month search and selection process, the University of Massachusetts announced today it has named Dr. Ken Udas to be the Chief Executive Officer of its…, About UMassOnline, UMassOnline, the online learning consortium of the University of Massachusetts, provides the highest quality education offered by the UMass system in a flexible, online format enabling students,…
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BOSTON -- Aug.7, 2009:President Jack M. Wilson today announced that the University of Massachusetts is moving forward on its fee-rebate plans and that in-state, undergraduate students will receive a…
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BOSTON -- Sept. 17, 2009:University of Massachusetts President Jack M. Wilson today announced that the University's licensing income from its intellectual property income climbed to $73 million…
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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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