Jacquie Moloney With masked students settled in their Tsongas Center seats and robed UML deans and dignitaries in place on the Convocation stage, Provost Joseph Hartman leaned into the microphone and…
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First-year students and roommates Adam Zecher, left, and Max Valin couldn't wait to meet new people on East Campus on move-in weekend. Standing outside University Suites, where columns of red, white…
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A sustainable diet is healthier for the planet – and for us, says Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences landing page Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences Assoc. Prof. Mangano-Kelsey Kelsey Mangano .…, Q: What is a sustainable diet?, A:, It’s part of a food system that provides healthy food to all people in a way that protects the environment. There are so many food inequities in the United States and around the world. Making sure…, Q: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change homepage United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently released a report with a bleak warning about the environment, saying…, A:, Of the 4 billion tons of food produced globally each year, one-third of it is wasted. That blew my mind, especially since there are such high rates of food insecurity. In the United States, we have…, Q: The IPCC report August 2021 U.N. report says cows and rice are the two biggest agricultural sources of methane gas, one of the most damaging greenhouse gases. Is pork or chicken better for the…, A: All ruminant animals – cows, sheep and goats – release methane gas during digestion, so eating dairy products is only slightly better for the environment than eating beef, lamb and goat. Rice…, Q: If someone says, “I hate tofu and I’m never going to give up steak,” is there anything else they can do to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions? , A:, I ask my students to self-evaluate their food intake for a week. If someone finds that they’re eating meat at every meal – a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast, a deli meat sandwich for…, Q: What about athletes, who may have different protein needs than the general population?, A:, We now have research showing that younger adults only need 20 grams of protein in one meal or snack to stimulate new muscle growth and bone tissue. That’s about 3 ounces of meat, fish or poultry, or…, Q: What about some of the new meat substitutes, like Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers?, A:, Say somebody has a portion-controlled, 4-ounce steak and a plate full of fruits and vegetables: I’d much rather see that than something that’s highly processed and loaded with salt or synthetic food…, Q: What are some other tips for healthy, sustainable eating?, A:, Take advantage of the unique, diverse environment in Lowell. If you can afford to eat out, it’s a neat opportunity to expand your cultural awareness and try more plant-based foods. Although plant…
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New student has help from family on move-in day After three semesters of mostly remote learning and work, UMass Dartmouth recently welcomed back all students, faculty, and staff to campus for the…, Chancellor Mark Fuller, said “I talk a lot about what UMass Dartmouth can bring to you. A quality education. A diverse and dynamic community. Opportunity for the future. But today, what I’m most grateful for is what you…
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Three students walk out of Charlton College of Business building U.S. News & World Report recently announced their 2022 College Rankings and the Charlton College of Business saw its…, UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller, . UMass Dartmouth achieved National University status for the sixth straight year, a designation reserved for universities offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and a commitment to…
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AMHERST, Mass. – New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that enrolling 9th graders who are struggling academically in an ethnic studies course greatly improves the likelihood…
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Recently, over 60 college-aged students gathered together in the Applied Science Center at UMass Amherst’s Mount Ida campus in Newton. The first cohort of the Commonwealth Fintech Bootcamp, they were…
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The blatantly racist e-mails recently sent to Black student organizations at UMass Amherst and other deplorable acts of anti-Black hatred are appalling and disgusting. While UMass Amherst is still…
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The team at the Center for Survey Research. Clockwise back left: Lee Hargraves, Tony Roman, Carol Cosenza, Ebony Haley, Dragana Bolcic-Jankovic, and Kathryn Bell. Image by: UMass Boston…
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UCLA Pritzker Center Director Dr. Tyrone C. Howard speaks at 2021 Fall Convocation Dr. Tyrone C. Howard, the Pritzker Family Endowed Chair in the School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA…
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