Completing a doctoral nursing degree is a great challenge and a great achievement. On Wednesday, May 29, soon-to-be Graduate School of Nursing Class of 2019 degree recipients celebrated their…, Chancellor’s Award , Natalie Fleming, MS, RN, GSN Dean’s Award , Kimberly Keres Hall, MS, RN, Commencement Speaker , Cecily Kulsick, BS, RN, Carol Bova Scholarship, Jennifer DiBenedetto, MS, RN, Lillian Goodman Scholarship, Cheryl Hersperger, MS, RN, Annie Vigeant Award, Beatie Ultimo, MS, RN, Paulette Seymour-Route Scholarship, James Ennis, MS, RN, Suzanne T. Sullivan Scholarship, Kim Beaudry, BS, RN Adam Bliss, BS, RN, Mary K. Alexander Academic Achievement and Leadership Award , Cecily Kulsick, BS, RN, Academic Achievement and Leadership Award , Julia Yasek, MS, RN, Mary Kinnear Raymond Award, Megan Kennelly, BS, RN, Lynne Foster Davidson Scholarship, Tiana Ingersoll, BS, RN, Lucie D. Russell Briefcase Awards, Family Nurse Practitioner: Samia Ahmed, BA, RN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Melissa Burdick, MS, Outstanding NP Student in Critical Care Award, Elizabeth Ferguson, MS, RN, Jane McCue Magner Award, Meghan Schmidt, MS, RN, GSN Community Service Awards, Dominican Republic Batey Health Initiative : Heather Lovelace, BS, RN Bryan McCullough, BS, NR Alexandra Young, BS, RN Mable Mason, BS, RN Jennifer DiBenedetto, MS, RN Alaina Valcourt, BS, RN, Outstanding Community Partner Award, Antonia “Toni” McGuire, RN, MPH, and the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Ciborowski Family Scholarship, Elisha Lico, BS, RN, Nancy & Walter Kowal Scholarship, Brittany Carney, MS, RN, Daisy Award, Jean Boucher, PhD, Humanism in Health Care Award, Kenneth Peterson, PhD
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UMass Medical School awarded 214 degrees, including three honorary degrees, at its 46th Commencement exercises on Sunday, June 2, under a tent on the Campus Green. Association of American Medical…
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It was clear early on into UMass Boston's graduate commencement ceremony that those earning master's and doctoral degrees were ready for this day. Shortly into Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Newman'…, Lyns Hercule, , whose capstone project focused on fostering adherence to treatment for hypertension in the Haitian American community at the Mattapan Community Health Center; newly-minted PhD, Jasintha Mtengezo, , the dean of faculty at Daeyang College of Nursing and Midwifery in Malawi who has been awarded several research grants to study HIV and cervical cancer among HIV infected women in Malawi; and, Latasha Anderson-Smith, , who received her Master of Public Administration from the McCormack Graduate School while working full-time for the Dorchester division of the Boston Municipal Court and raising a young daughter.…, Marty Meehan, said. "You have demonstrated a passion in your chosen field, a commitment to lifelong learning, both of which will be crucial in capitalizing on the opportunities and confronting the challenges ahead…, Elisa Ogawa, , spoke about overcoming challenges. She came to the U.S. to play basketball at the age of 15 without being able to read, write, or speak English. "When I was on the court, I felt free: it didn't…, Barry Mills, , told graduates that their learning does not end with graduation. "If you make a life habit of reading, you will continue to expand your mind and your connection to the important issues of the day…, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, worked for the United Nations for a decade, and while she was general secretary/CEO of the World YMCA, the organization developed and delivered programs on women's and children's rights, violence…, Claudia Rankine, has authored five collections of poetry, including the bestselling, multiple-award-winning Citizen: An American Lyric, which uses poetry, essays, cultural criticism, and visual images to explore what…
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After dedicating several years to their individual research, teaching, and publishing, 70 of UMass Boston's 83 doctoral candidates were honored on May 30 at the university's annual doctoral hooding…
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BOSTON — Solidifying its reputation as a world-class research and innovation leader, the University of Massachusetts ranks No. 37 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Patents in 2018…
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Paul Hogan wrapped up his bachelor’s degree in link this for civil-environmental landing page civil engineering almost a month ago. But the Burlington, Mass., native still had one final remaining.…, Every Minute Counts, Hogan discovered his love for running back in grade school, when he would routinely win races in gym class. He also comes from an athletic family; his mom Marsha has run more than a dozen marathons.…, Bloodied but Unbowed, While many people think of running as an individual sport, Hogan savors the team aspect. One of his favorite moments was at last October’s America East Cross Country Championships, held on a rainy…
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LOWELL, Mass. - The risk of heart disease and death increases with the number of eggs an individual consumes, according to a UMass Lowell nutrition expert who has studied the issue. Research that…
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The UMass Medical School chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society inducted 24 School of Medicine students as members on May 30. The students were nominated by their classmates and mentors as…, Student inductees, Emily Berner Arnav Chandra Timothy Chang Lauren Colwell Hannah Duehren Andrew El-Hayek Jesse Feierabend-Peters Ato Howard Avina Joshi Kelly King Anna Klouda Kendra Lastowka Abraham Lin Patrick Lowe…, Resident inductees, Christopher Driscoll, MD Sharmila Jai Kumar, MD Christina Kunycky, MD Adriana Negrini, MD Sara-Grace Reynolds, MD Ashley Russo, MD , Faculty inductees, Diane Blake, MD Cezar Cimpeanu, MD Carolyn Keiper, MD Beverly Nazarian, MD
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BOSTON — Five University of Massachusetts faculty have been awarded the 2019 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching for their exemplary dedication to students and the university. The faculty…, Wilmore Webley, is an associate professor in the department of microbiology and the director of pre-med/pre-health advising at, UMass Amherst,, which serves more than 3,000 students each year. Under Professor Webley’s leadership, student admissions to medical and dental programs have skyrocketed, exceeding the national average. Professor…, Tahirah Abdullah, joined the psychology department at, UMass Boston, in 2013 after earning a master’s and PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Kentucky. She is deeply committed to empowering students from marginalized racial backgrounds, inspiring them to…, Shannon Jenkins, is a professor of political science at, UMass Dartmouth, . She served as chair of the political science department from 2012 to 2018 and is currently the academic director of online learning. Her primary research focuses on decision-making in state…, James Nehring, joined the faculty of the, UMass Lowell, Graduate School of Education in 2006. His teaching, research, and advocacy endeavor to bring thoughtful educational practice into the public mainstream. Professor Nehring’s first book, “Why Do We…, Janet Hale, is professor and associate dean of interprofessional and community partnerships at, UMass Medical School’s, Graduate School of Nursing. Dr. Hale received her B.S. in nursing from Russell Sage College, her master’s in management and supervision from Central Michigan University and her master’s of science in…
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BOSTON — The University of Massachusetts has launched a redesigned website to highlight the university’s broad scope of education, research and impact and help prospective students research their…
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