Two studies from the lab of Daryl Bosco, PhD, associate professor of neurology, offer new insights into the biochemical and molecular mechanisms that cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).…, Gelatinous FUS protein impairs nucleocytoplasmic transport, A study published in May in Nature Neuroscience by Dr. Bosco; John Landers, PhD, professor of neurology; Jeffrey Alan Nickerson, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics; and David Grunwald, PhD,…, Misfolded profilin dysregulates actin dynamics, In another study published in PNAS in June, Bosco; Osman S. Bilsel, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry & molecular pharmacology; and Francesca Massi, PhD, associate professor of…
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BOSTON, (Sept. 2, 2021) – The University of Massachusetts and Chapman University today announced the transfer of control of Brandman University to UMass. This newly finalized affiliation officially launches…, University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan, said. “Online learning was rapidly growing in importance for adult learners before the pandemic, but the last year and a half has demonstrated that UMass Global will be essential to millions of…, to scale up new online learning opportunities for working adults and make UMass a national leader in online education. The selection of Brandman University as a partner followed a comprehensive…, Chapman University President Daniele Struppa, said. “Chapman began serving active military in the late 50’s, which eventually grew into what is now a recognized leader in adult learning in Brandman. The time is right for Brandman’s next step and…, Brandman University Chancellor Gary Brahm, . “By coming together, we will leverage each other’s relationships, skills, and expertise to deliver leading hybrid and online academic programs from coast to coast.”, UMass Global’s Immediate Focus, With Brandman’s current leadership fully intact, UMass Global will act with urgency to help reduce persistent educational and economic achievement gaps by building on Brandman’s personalized student…, Setting the Context for UMass Global, About 36 million Americans have some college but no degree, according to the National Student Clearinghouse . UMass President Marty Meehan declared in 2019 that UMass would step up to provide online…, Governance of UMass Global, UMass Global will be governed by a 13-member Board of Regents to be announced in the coming weeks. UMass Board of Trustees, Chair Robert J. Manning, , Chairman of MFS Investment, will serve as the future chair of the UMass Global Board of Regents. “The launch of UMass Global marks a new milestone in UMass’s mission to create upward economic…, UMass Global vision endorsed by employers, “UMass Global will be a powerful talent-building engine that will drive upward economic mobility for adult learners, respond to employer needs for skilled workers, and keep Massachusetts companies…, John Regan, President and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, , which represents 3,300 employers statewide. “People are at the heart of every successful business enterprise,” said, Tracy Hernandez, Founding CEO Los Angeles County Business Federation (Biz Fed). , “What makes UMass Global stand out in the higher education space is its team’s ability to tap into the heartbeat of its talent pipeline, empower its workforce with new advancement opportunities, and…, James E. Rooney, President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, . “UMass Global is an innovative approach to re-skill and up-skill adult learners and workers, which will keep our region competitive as a global innovation leader.” “UMass Global will open more…, JD Chesloff, President & CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, . “The University of Massachusetts is taking an innovative approach to expand access for adult learners, meet the talent needs of employers, and position Massachusetts as competitive within a global…, About the University of Massachusetts, About Chapman University
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