BOSTON - Dec. 23, 2015:The Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) today announced $320,000 in awards to eight UMass faculty researchers who are developing promising technologies that range…
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LOWELL - The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees December 9approved a statement on climate change, describing it as ``a serious threat to the planet,'' and endorsed the UMass Foundation's…
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DARTMOUTH -- Chancellor Divina Grossman announced today, December 4that she will step down as the leader of UMass Dartmouth, effective December 24, 2015. Chancellor Grossman will leave office after…, CHANCELLOR GROSSMAN STATEMENT:, From the time I began as Chancellor, I have been inspired by the men and women who comprise the UMass Dartmouth family, by their earnest belief in the mission to learn, teach, discover and serve; by…, PRESIDENT MEEHAN STATEMENT:, I respect Chancellor Grossman's decision and the service she has provided to UMass Dartmouth and to the University of Massachusetts over the past three and a half years. Divina Grossman has been a…
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BOSTON - Dec. 3, 2015:Continuing the University of Massachusetts community's leadership on climate change, the UMass Foundation announced today that it will divest from direct investments in coal…, About the UMass Foundation, The UMass Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1950 to foster and promote the growth, progress and general welfare of the University of Massachusetts, recently ranked as the No…
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BOSTON - Nov. 12, 2015:Marty Meehan, the first undergraduate alumnus to become president of the UMass system, today vowed to fight for a university that he called the state's most powerful higher-…, , Just prior to participating in the formal investiture ceremony, Governor Charlie Baker paid tribute to President Meehan's focus and tenacity. "This guy doesn't see this as a step to something else or…, Comments from UMass Chancellors:, UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman: "President Meehan brings a passion, intensity and commitment to excellence that will take the University to even greater accomplishments." UMass Boston…
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BOSTON - Nov. 9, 2015:President Marty Meehan today will cover 325 miles and make stops at the five UMass campuses as he launches his inauguration week by highlighting the achievements of students,…
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BOSTON -- Nov. 2, 2015:President Marty Meehan will kick off his inauguration week by visiting all five of the UMass campuses on Monday, November 9, the university announced today. No other UMass…
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LOWELL, Mass. - Oct. 19, 2015:One of the most generous donors to UMass Lowell and the entire University of Massachusetts is again making a significant gift, this time to honor two of the system's…
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BOSTON -- Marty Meehan will be inaugurated as the 27th president of the University of Massachusetts in a ceremony to be held on November 12, the university announced today, Oct. 6. The inauguration…
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SPRINGFIELD -- Oct.2, 2015:Hailed as a role model and hometown hero, Victor Woolridge last night was officially welcomed into his role as chairman of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees…
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