BOSTON - Lauded as a visionary leader with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, academic excellence and the transformative power of higher education, Robert E. Johnson today was named chancellor…, The search process, A 16-member committee comprising students, faculty, alumni, staff, community representatives and members of the UMass Board of Trustees was formed in September 2016 to help select a new chancellor…, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth, the state's only research university south of Boston, was recently designated as a doctoral level research institution by the national Carnegie Classification of Institutions of…, Additional praise for the selection of Becker College President Robert E. Johnson as chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth:, Governor Charlie Baker:, "Robert Johnson has worked tirelessly to bring about change and improvements to the institutions he has served as a leader in higher education. We recognized his commitment to excellence in education…, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito:, "Robert Johnson's influential leadership at Becker College and throughout his career has been an inspiration to many in the greater Worcester area who have seen his dedication to strengthening ties…, Timothy P. Murray, president and CEO, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and former lieutenant governor:, "Robert Johnson is a dynamic leader who, through hard work and collaboration, has transformed Becker College into a national leader on several fronts. Robert's brand of can do leadership has had a…, James J. Karam, former chairman of the UMass Board of Trustees and member of the UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Search Committee:, "As a search committee, we were fortunate to have a very deep and diverse pool of candidates, which speaks highly of UMass Dartmouth and its future. Within that excellent pool, Dr. Johnson stood out…, Margaret D. Xifaras, former UMass trustee:, "As a resident of the region, former trustee and an alumna of UMass Dartmouth, I congratulate President Meehan and the Board of Trustees on the selection of Dr. Johnson. He will come to the region…, Laurie A. Leshin, president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI):, "UMass Dartmouth is to be commended for their brilliant selection of Robert Johnson as Chancellor. Since my arrival at WPI, Chancellor-designate Johnson has been my close colleague, and I can…, David Angel, president of Clark University:, "President Johnson has been a visionary leader at Becker College and in the Worcester community. With a strong focus on student success, President Johnson's many accomplishments are a testimony to…, Peyton R. Helm, interim chancellor of UMass Dartmouth:, "I welcome Robert Johnson to UMass Dartmouth, a university distinguished by a deep commitment to students, an exciting research agenda and an unparalleled connection to the community. His breadth of…, Michael F. Collins, chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Medical School:, "I applaud the University's President and Board of Trustees on their selection of Robert E. Johnson as the next chancellor of the Dartmouth campus. Johnson's tenure in Worcester's robust community of…, Jacqueline F. Moloney, chancellor of UMass Lowell:, "I am pleased to welcome Robert Johnson to the UMass system and look forward to working with him and his team at UMass Dartmouth to advance public higher education, research and economic development.", J. Keith Motley, chancellor of UMass Boston:, "I am so pleased that President Meehan and the UMass Board of Trustees have selected Robert Johnson to lead our sister campus in Dartmouth. Robert brings the deep experience and forward-looking…, Kumble Subbaswamy, chancellor of UMass Amherst:, "Dr. Johnson brings a remarkable record of achievement to his new role as chancellor of the Dartmouth campus. He is a respected leader in higher education who has made a real, transformative…, Jean MacCormack, former UMass Dartmouth Chancellor and president of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate:, "Dr. Johnson is innovative and entrepreneurial, and with his leadership I am confident that UMass Dartmouth will write an exciting new chapter in its history. The university's ascension to research…, Arthur P. (Jay) DiGeronimo Jr., chair, Becker College Board of Trustees:, "Under Dr. Johnson's leadership, Becker College has grown, thrived and proven itself as an institution that has realized exceptional outcomes. Dr. Johnson's future-oriented leadership, energy and…, Michael Angelini, chairman, Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, Worcester:, "This is a superb selection. The Board has chosen a smart, proven leader who is extremely able and who is passionately committed to educational excellence. Dr. Johnson's impact at Becker College has…, Susan M. Mailman, owner and president of Coghlin Electrical Contractors, Inc. and Coghlin Network Services, Inc., Worcester, and chair, Quinsigamond Community College Board of Trustees:, "I have been very fortunate to work closely with Dr. Johnson during his tenure at Becker College. He has been a tremendous asset to our community. UMass Dartmouth students, the region and the UMass…, Mark W. Fuller, chairman and treasurer of the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation, and vice president, Risk Strategies Company:, "As a transformational leader, Robert E. Johnson has proven a tremendous asset to our region, and I congratulate him on his new position. I expect that UMass Dartmouth, the University of…
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BOSTON - Calling the University of Massachusetts the "lifeblood of the economy" in the state, President Marty Meehan outlined the benefit of the public research university in his inaugural State of…
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BOSTON - Barry Mills, known for his successful tenure as president of Bowdoin College, today was named deputy chancellor and chief operating officer of the University of Massachusetts Boston. Mills'…
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President Meehan lauds quality of candidates BOSTON -- The UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Search Committee today recommended Robert E. Johnson, president of Becker College, James P. Lentini, senior vice…, The search process, A 16-member committee comprised of students, faculty, alumni, staff, community representatives and members of the UMass Board of Trustees was formed in September 2016 to help select a new chancellor…, Search committee thanked for its work, The UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Search Committee was established by the Board of Trustees, and Board Chairman Robert J. Manning thanked the committee for its hard work. "I'm deeply grateful for the…, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth, the state's only public research university south of Boston, was recently designated as a doctoral level research institution by the national Carnegie Classification of Institutions…
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MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Jeff Cournoyer, 978-935-8521, jcournoyer@umassp.edu BOSTON - University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan and the UMass Foundation will host the Inaugural State of the…
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The University of Massachusetts, comprising 100,000 students, faculty and staff, is an international research university that extends the promise of American public higher education to thousands of…
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BOSTON - Citing growing enrollment, conservative budgeting practices and sound fiscal management, the three major bond rating agencies have reaffirmed UMass' strong financial profile by maintaining…
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BOSTON - Victor Woolridge, a longtime member of the UMass Board of Trustees and recent chair of that board, has been named chairman of the UMass Building Authority, which oversees the planning,…
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DARTMOUTH, MA - The UMass School of Law has earned full accreditation by the American Bar Association (ABA), a major milestone for the Commonwealth's public law school. A letter received this morning…
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Photo caption: UMass Trustee Michael O'Brien, Trustee Imari K. Paris Jeffries, Trustee Charles Wu, Trustee Mary L. Burns, Gov. Charlie Baker (rear), Trustee Elizabeth D. Scheibel, UMass President…, BOSTON, -Governor Charlie Baker today named Mary L. Burns, Imari K. Paris Jeffries, Michael O'Brien, Elizabeth D. Scheibel, and Charles F. Wu to the Board of Trustees for the University of Massachusetts (…, said Governor Baker., " UMass continues to be a global leader in education and these leaders will help the University continue to think creatively and boldly about the future of public education in order to grow our…, UMass President Marty Meehan , praised the appointments. "Governor Baker has again demonstrated his commitment to quality and achievement at UMass by appointing civic leaders with track records of excellence whose experience and…, said Woolridge. , "After two years of dedicated commitment to that role and in close coordination with the Governor regarding the future of the university, it's now time for me to step aside to focus on the…, said Manning, , who has previously chaired the board. "I'm passionate about UMass and its mission because, as a product of the university, I know firsthand how it transforms the lives of students. There is nothing…, Johnston said,, "I'm very excited to remain deeply involved with the University of Massachusetts through the Board of Trustees, UMBA and now the UMass Foundation. I congratulate Rob on his appointment as board chair…, President Meehan said., , About the UMass Board of Trustees, The University of Massachusetts is governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees that represents various interests of the public at large on a non-partisan basis. Seventeen members of the board are…, Mary L. Burns:, Mary L. Burns is a managing partner of MLB Realty Trust, LLC; Chesapeake Outdoor, LLC; Splash Media Group Boston, LLC; and Capital Advertising, LLC. She has extensive experience in highway management…, Robert J. Manning:, Robert J. Manning acts as chairman of MFS Investment Management. Robert's primary focus is setting the strategy and vision for MFS. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of…, Elizabeth D. Scheibel:, Elizabeth D. Scheibel was the first woman district attorney in Massachusetts, having served as Northwestern District Attorney in Hampshire and Franklin counties. She was educated at Mount Holyoke…, Imari K. Paris Jeffries:, Imari Kenya Paris Jeffries is an independent consultant for the United South End Settlement Houses, where he conducts economic analysis and reviews strategic plans. He has amassed extensive…, Michael O'Brien:, Michael O'Brien is an Executive Vice President at WinnCompanies, a national real estate firm based in Boston. He is the former city manager of the city of Worcester, serving in that capacity for a…, Charles Wu:, Charles F. Wu teaches real estate at the Harvard Business School. He is a founding partner of Baynorth Capital, LLC, which manages BayNorth Fund VII, a $475 million fund for 45 foundations,…, About the UMass Building Authority, The UMass Building Authority (UMBA) is a distinct, public organization established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1960. Its mission is to build facilities on the University of Massachusetts…, Victor Woolridge, : A longtime UMass trustee, Victor Woolridge has served in several leadership roles, including Chairman of the Board as well as Chairman of the Board's Committee on Administration and Finance.…, Michael O'Brien:, Michael O'Brien is an Executive Vice President at WinnCompanies, a national real estate firm based in Boston. He is the former city manager of the city of Worcester, serving in that capacity for a…
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