As we’ve learned countless times over the past year, things change quickly. Commencement went virtual. Then conditions improved so we could celebrate on campus with limited capacity. With Governor…, Friday, June 11, 2021, UMass Law Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 Ceremony, Timing (Approximate): 8:00 am Graduate and guest arrival, check-in, and line up 9:00 am Ceremony begins 10:30 am Recession begins , Class of 2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Student Ceremony, Timing (Approximate): 2:00 pm Graduate and guest arrival, check-in, and line up 3:00 pm Ceremony begins 4:30 pm Recession begins , Saturday, June 12, 2021, Class of 2021 Ceremony I, Undergraduate and Graduate students from the:, Charlton College of Business College of Engineering School for Marine Science & Technology Timing (Approximate): 8:00 am Graduate and guest arrival, check-in, and line up 9:00 am Ceremony begins…, Class of 2021 Ceremony II, Undergraduate and Graduate students from the:, College of Arts & Sciences College of Nursing & Health Sciences College of Visual & Performing Arts Timing (Approximate): 2:00 pm Graduate and guest arrival, check-in, and line up 3:00…
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Initial analysis of the Phase II/III TeenCOVE study of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine, in which UMass Medical School is participating, showed vaccine efficacy against COVID-19 of 96 percent and the vaccine…
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AMHERST, Mass. – New developments in recreational fishing technology—from the use of aerial drones and social media scouting reports to advances in hook design—are creating challenges for fisheries…
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The student team of, from left, Brennan Fournier, Gloria Donkor and Richard DeBenedetto practice flying a drone as part of their Hacking for Defense project. There aren’t many courses in which an…
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UMass Hockey Coach Greg Carvel AMHERST, Mass. – At today’s Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, UMass ice hockey , Coach Greg Carvel , shared with graduates some of his maxims for success with the 2021 national champion men’s hockey team, including daring to make bold decisions, developing a strong identity and treating others with…, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy, , who presided at the ceremonies and conferred degrees, praised the graduates for their strength, resilience and innovation during the trying times of the global pandemic. “Challenging convention has…, Student Speakers, Each of the four ceremonies had a different graduating senior scheduled to speak. At the 9 a.m. ceremony, Isenberg School of Management student , Sarah Bloznalis, of Upton, a double major in business management and political science who personifies the UMass experience of being involved, meeting new people and trying new things, told her classmates that “…, Sarah Rose Stack, of Agawam, a mother with two teenage boys who returned to UMass last year to complete her education through University Without Walls, urged her classmates to be brave and try new things. “Stretch…, Jyotika Vallurupall, i of North Grafton, a Commonwealth Honors College student who earned a degree in public health sciences and volunteered at the UMass Public Health Promotion Center as a contact tracer, reflected on…, Keyu “Chloe” Li , of Dongxiang, Jiangxi, China and Franklin, Tenn., a Commonwealth Honors College student who majored in biochemistry and molecular biology and minored in studio arts, praised her College of Natural…, 21st Century Leaders, Ten graduates were honored as , 21st Century Leaders, for far-ranging achievement, initiative and social awareness, and a number of them are Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) students. They are: , Jason Biundo, of Burlington, a Commonwealth Honors College student, receiving degrees in biology and neuroscience; , Joanna Buoniconti, of West Springfield, a Commonwealth Honors College student, receiving degrees in English, with a specialization in creative writing, and in journalism; , James Andrew Cordero , of Woburn, a double major in English and social thought and political economy, with a minor in education; , Hannah Guard , of Marion, a Commonwealth Honors College student, who completed a double major in biochemistry and molecular biology, and in public health sciences, with a minor in psychology; , Rania Marie Henriquez, of Methuen, a Commonwealth Honors College student, with dual degrees in women, gender and sexuality studies and in political science; , Carla Montilla Jaimes, of Doral, Fla., a Commonwealth Honors College student with dual degrees in political science and history; , AnnMarie Marquis, of Tewksbury, a Commonwealth Honors College student, double majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology and a Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration in immunology and immuno-engineering; , Babatunde Olatinwo, of Monroe, Conn., who earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing; , Carolyn Parker-Fairbain, of Boston, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Afro-American Studies, with minors in theater and history, and a certificate in multicultural theater; and , Alannah Scardino , of Rochester, N.Y., a Commonwealth Honors College double major in sport management and social thought and political economy., Jack Welch Scholars, Two graduating seniors were recognized during the commencement ceremony for their leadership and executive ability as , Jack Welch Scholars, . They are:, Jake LeBlanc, of Hopkinton, who is receiving a degree in finance; and , Allison Lepine, of Chicopee, who majored in industrial engineering with a minor in engineering management. Detailed coverage of the commencement activities at UMass Amherst, including photos and videos, will be…
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AMHERST, Mass. – The Graduate School at the University of Massachusetts Amherst conferred 2,016 advanced degrees this afternoon at a Commencement ceremony at the Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium on…
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The university is adding hammock gardens, similar to the one pictured here, to the Campus Recreation Center lawn on East Campus and outside Sheehy Hall on South Campus this summer. When students…, East Campus, Campus Recreation Center:, Outdoor pingpong tables on the CRC patio and a “hammock garden” on the front lawn. “Students really liked this idea,” Smith says. “The hammocks will hang from permanent bollards that we will install…, Donahue Hall quad:, Volleyball and badminton nets and clusters of Adirondack chairs. “It’s a very student-central, protected space,” Smith says. Logistics are still being worked out, but the plan is for students to…, Fox Commons terrace:, Patio heaters and decorative lighting. “We want to make it a little more festive, maybe add some greenery with planters,” Smith says., University Suites plaza:, Solar umbrellas for existing tables, patio heaters, Adirondack chairs and cornhole games. “The umbrellas also provide lighting at night, which will really extend the area’s nighttime use,” Smith…, South Campus, Sheehy Hall overlook: , Hammock garden, solar lighting on trees and cornhole games. “Can you imagine sitting out here and watching the sunset?” Smith says. , Allen House lawn: , Adirondack chairs. , Concordia Hall plaza:, Additional table, solar umbrellas, patio heaters and lounge chairs., Durgin Hall lawn: , Lounge chairs., South Campus quad:, Adirondack chairs., Riverview field:, Volleyball/badminton net (near the basketball court). Students will be able to charge their devices with solar-powered umbrellas, which are being added to tables like this one across campus this…, North Campus, Southwick Quad: , Three picnic tables. “This space feels like it needs some dimension,” Smith says. “The pop of color from the tables will give it a little more visual interest.”, Perry Plaza: , Solar umbrellas., Lawn between ETIC and Lydon Library: , Two picnic tables and lounge chairs., ETIC front lawn:, Adirondack chairs, solar-powered lights on trees., Costello Athletic Center lawn: , Adirondack chairs and cornhole games. “We want to bring in some fun stuff and make sure it encompasses as many areas as possible,” Smith says. “If you’re working in Olney Science Center or Pinanski,…
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Sandra Lim had mostly put aside her curiosity about the award. Then, on the morning of April 8, came an email telling the UMass Lowell associate professor of English and award-winning poet that she…
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Through her job with the civil engineering firm TEC, transportation engineering graduate student Jenna Howard '19 is leading the design of UML's Pawtucket Greenway, which will improve the connection…
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Graduating seniors, left to right from top row, Daryle LaMonica, Jillian Roberts, David Long, Kaitlin Whiteman, David Nguyen, Kanya Derisme, Leslie Marrero and Tiffany Miller For some, the COVID-19…, On how they've changed since starting college..., Jillian Roberts:, “I’m not the same person I was in any way. I’m a first-generation American and a first-generation college student. I’m one of eight kids, and the fifth person to attempt getting a bachelor’s degree…, Kaitlin Whiteman:, “I came into college very, very shy and self-conscious. I felt like an impostor as a musician. Over the four years, I don’t know what happened, but I’m significantly more confident in myself, and I…, Leslie Marrero:, “A few years ago, I would have definitely passed on this opportunity to even join this conversation. I’ve become so much more of a people person, which I definitely wasn’t before, if I’m being…, Daryle LaMonica:, “I was a radar technician in the Marine Corps, and I came to college thinking I already knew a lot, having been responsible for a $23 million radar and dozens of Marines. But I learned that I didn’t…, Kanya Derisme:, “I came in thinking I knew a lot about college and what I wanted to do, but I got here and everything changed. I found myself talking to different majors — most of my friends are in other colleges…, David Long:, “I’ve been able to meet and network with people from different paths of life — from different cultures and educational backgrounds from across the country. I’ve taken a lot of lessons from jumping…, David Nguyen:, “I grew to be more confident at UMass Lowell, knowing what my vision and value is. I know what I want to work for in health care when I’m a nurse, for my patients and for myself. I want to advocate…, On how the pandemic has affected them..., Roberts:, “It’s been a collective traumatic experience for everyone. When the campus closed last March, we were actually reading a book called ‘Pandemic’ in my infectious disease class. The last sentence of…, LaMonica:, “Being a pre-med student, it made it difficult to prepare for the MCAT and apply to medical school. Even though I was always busy as an undergrad, I found myself getting more burnt out with the…, Miller: , “I definitely also felt the burnout of Zoom. Most of my classes were supposed to be hands-on classes, physically building medical devices. So we had to get really creative on how to do that through…, Derisme:, “I found myself being disengaged at times. You want to enjoy your senior year and finish off strong. There were moments were I was like, ‘Where is May, already?’ because this is not the way I want…, Whiteman: , “I’m a composer, so a lot of the work I do is on my own, and it’s almost easier to get a lot of it done in one space in my room. The thing that’s lacking for musicians is the collaboration, so it’s…, On how the pandemic has affected their professional goals..., Marrero:, “There are so many teachers leaving the profession because of the pandemic, and I don’t blame them at all. It’s not easy to get 7-year-olds to stay on a screen for six or seven hours. Surprisingly,…, Long:, “I thought I knew a lot about my community, but the pandemic has opened my eyes to the limited access to health care and how underserved rural areas like mine truly are. Moving forward, I’m much…, LaMonica:, “It’s actually solidified my desire to become a physician. Fortunately, I was accepted to Quinnipiac University this August as a first-year medical student. The pandemic has only highlighted the…, On their favorite memories at UMass Lowell..., Roberts:, “I have so many fond memories — walking over the North Campus bridge, or the view from Allen House on South — some of those little things make me realize that UMass Lowell has become just like a…, Derisme:, “For Days of Giving in 2018, the Manning School had this event with popcorn and performances and T-shirts, just for people to understand the importance of supporting students. And another time, my…, Miller:, “Definitely hockey. I was always down in the front with my friends leading chants. I was also part of the marching band, and through my college I participated in the link this for DifferenceMaker…, Whiteman:, “One of my favorite memories was my sophomore year, when (Grammy-winning audio engineer, producer and musician) Alan Parsons came to Durgin Hall to talk to us about recording ‘Dark Side of the Moon…, On what they'll miss most about UML... , Miller:, “The people. I feel like most people are missing that interaction, that school pride of walking down the street and seeing half the people wearing UMass Lowell shirts.” , Derisme:, “Just being on North Campus, going to the Pulichino Tong Business Center or Cumnock Hall. Even going to Eggroll Cafe. I spent a lot of time at Eggroll Cafe.”, Whiteman: , “The community. The passion. Being surrounded by people who are also learning. It’s just a good environment to be in.”, On what advice they'd give to their 18-year-old self..., Miller: , “I would pretty much say, ‘You do you. Stay true to you.’ And maybe study a little more. Orgo (organic chemistry) is hard.” Senior biology major Daryle LaMonica was accepted as a first-year medical…, Derisme: , “Don’t take any moment for granted, even the smallest event or the smallest connection you make. COVID really made me remember how much I missed doing the little things.”, Roberts: , “Relax a little bit. Be OK to make mistakes and enjoy the time. Take the class that may not help you progress toward your degree faster, but that you want to take. I really wish I had taken…, Nguyen:, “Enjoy your college experience. Especially in nursing school, take time to take care of yourself. You can’t help patients if you’re not helping yourself. Mental health is real, and it’s part of…, On what's next for them..., Miller:, “Right now, it’s a little hard finding jobs because of the pandemic. People aren’t interviewing, but it’s starting to open up a lot more. I also was accepted into a graduate certificate program at…, Long:, “I’m currently applying to medical school. But I’m going to take a year off and work at the fire department, where I’m an advanced EMT. I’m going to pay some bills and take a little mental break for…, Nguyen: , “I work at Boston Medical Center in the COVID-19 unit, and I also work at Boston Children’s Hospital in the cardiac ICU. My plan is to start off in the critical care nursing field and after one or…, Roberts: , “I’m in the bachelor’s to master’s program at UMass Lowell, and I’ve started taking grad courses. But I did accept a promotion at Lahey in the lab department, so I think I’m going to do that next…, Marrero:, “I have two job offers, both in my hometown (Lawrence). I don’t know where I’m going yet, but I am excited to give back to my community.”, Whiteman:, “You can’t really apply for a job as a composer, they’re so few and far between. But I’m hoping to get some networking done, send my portfolio around, and hopefully get into scoring. My goal is to…
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