Robert Leduc '78, Jeanne Leduc, Chancellor Mark Fuller UMass Dartmouth announced a $1M gift from Robert and Jeanne Leduc to continue their support of the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement. This…, Robert Leduc '78, . “The leadership of the Center has leveraged our initial investment to change the lives of students and our community. UMass Dartmouth is now known nationally for its work in community service and…, Dr. Mark Fuller, Chancellor of UMass Dartmouth, . “In particular, their support of the Leduc Center and its outreach programs that impact thousands of children and vulnerable people each year has had a profound impact on the whole SouthCoast…, Senator Mark Montigny, . “The current troubling state of our politics and our nation demand dynamic young leaders who can forge a brighter, new direction. For these reasons, we are grateful to the Leduc family for their…, Representative Chris Markey, . “It will be a trait learned, earned and carried with all the graduates of UMass-Dartmouth for the rest of their lives because of the incredible selflessness of the Leduc’s.” "The Leduc's have been…, Dr. Matthew Roy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Career and Civic Engagement and Director of the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, . “We couldn't be more grateful for their generosity. They understand that education is the economic driver in our region." The gift was presented after the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement’s annual…, Michael O Sullivan, Co – CEO of One SouthCoast Chamber, . “Their early literacy and college awareness programs are impressive. Thousands of kids in our communities are being tutored, mentored, and exposed to the possibility of attending college." Robert “…
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The UMB Ride for Food Team before the event on Sunday. Image by: The 2021 UMB Ride for Food team. Last Sunday, a team of 10 faculty, staff, and friends of UMass Boston took to their bikes to support…
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There’s no doubt that masks have disrupted how adults interact with each other. But does the same disruption happen when communicating with infants? The latest research from Distinguished University…
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The UMass Boston Run for Krystle Marathon Team After training together for the past four months, a 10-member team representing and supporting UMass Boston will take their mark this Monday for the…
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Robert Peters mural in UMass Boston residence hall This year, we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 11. UMass Boston is on the traditional land of Massachusett people. To welcome…, Robert Peters, , an artist and member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, created a mural in UMass Boston’s first residence hall. Peters created this mural to help Native students feel more at home. This mural also…, Institute for New England Native American Studies , and , Native American and Indigenous Studies program, reached out to Peters to design and paint the mural. , Michael Metzger,, special assistant to the vice chancellor of Student Affairs, shared about the significance of UMass Boston’s mural project: “This project represents an important collaboration of students, faculty,…
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Black and white image from The Oath of the Sword American Studies Professor Denise Khor is on a mission to preserve the early history of Asian American cinema. While researching her book, …
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Despite a broad consensus in the STEM field that having more people of color in the workforce leads to better outcomes and solutions, building authentic diversity in the industry remains a challenge…
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An unprecedented gambling study, mandated by Massachusetts legislation that approved the introduction of casinos in the Commonwealth, has ended with the delivery of a sweeping, 178-page report that…
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Siyuan Rao , biomedical engineering, has received a two-year, $70,000 Young Investigator Grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) to develop optical probes needed to…
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Martín Espada, poet and professor of English, is a finalist for the National Book Award in poetry for his collection “Floaters.” Martín Espada Five books are now shortlisted for National Book Awards…
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