University of Massachusetts early college initiatives are projected to increase enrollment to 913 this fall, a 50 percent increase in just the second year of the pilot program. These students will…, UMass President Marty Meehan , said. “Early college is also critical as the state works to expand the talent pool in Massachusetts at a time of the declining high school-age population.” A projected 650 of the 2023-24 academic…, ####
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"President's Quarterly Report Spring 2023" featuring UMass President Marty Meehan's smiling picture along with his title and name. As we send off the 20,000-member University of Massachusetts Class…
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BOSTON - New technologies aimed at improving prostate cancer diagnosis, enhancing employment services for job seekers with disabilities, and optimizing clinical use treatments for melanoma patients…, announced today by the University of Massachusetts., Ten faculty research projects will each receive up to $25,000 from the Technology Development Fund, an initiative which helps to commercialize scientific breakthroughs throughout the five-campus…, Carl Rust, Executive Director of Industry Engagement and Business Development,, who oversees the OTCV initiative. The UMass system drives discovery and economic growth throughout the state, conducting $813 million in annual research and development in fields critical to the…, Amir Arbabi – College of Engineering - UMass Amherst, This project is developing a low-cost prototype of programmable photonic chips (PICs) set by micro and nanoscale. Academic and industry have pursued various approaches for reconfiguring photonic…, Siyuan Rao – Institute for Applied Life Sciences - UMass Amherst, This project aims to provide a better soft materials solution for recording neural activity and administering drugs in mobile nerve regions. These hydrogel-based neural probes will be used for long-…, Govind Srimathveeravalli – College of Engineering - UMass Amherst, The UMass Amherst team’s technology generates a “liquid sample” which will allow physicians to extract biopsy samples from entire tumor volumes in a predictable fashion. This first-of-its-kind device…, Alberto Migliore and John Butterworth – Institute for Community Inclusion - UMass Boston, The team has developed the ES-Coach, a smartphone-based tool which helps specialized employment consultants visualize their support, set goals and improve the quality of their individualized services…, Hangjian Ling and Pia Moisander – Department of Mechanical Engineering - UMass Dartmouth, This proposal aims to develop a technology to reduce marine biofouling – micro-organisms that accumulate on ocean-submerged surfaces, producing adverse impacts on unprotected vessels, naval fleets,…, Nese Orbey and Carl Lawton – Francis College of Engineering - UMass Lowell, Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as a front-runner technology to overcome the future energy crisis and help mitigate climate change. Current lithium-ion battery technology relies on graphite to…, Weile Yan – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - UMass Lowell, Safe, efficient, and environmentally focused disposal of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) and recovery of critical minerals in the battery waste are key to the sustainable growth of the…, Anna Yaroslavsky – Department of Physics - UMass Lowell, We propose to address the problem of planning and dosimetry of nonsurgical cutaneous cancer treatments using rapid, noninvasive optical polarization imaging technology. We have already constructed…, Edwin D. Boudreaux – Department of Emergency Medicine - UMass Chan Medical School, The Research Catalyzer (RCat) helps solve the problem of sifting through hundreds or even thousands of patients to identify and enroll patients who are good candidates for clinical studies. In real…, John Harris, Anastasia Khvorova, Hassan Fakih and Qi Tang – Department of Dermatology - UMass Chan Medical School, Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapies have revolutionized clinical approaches to patients with melanoma and other solid tumors. Melanoma responses following treatment with PD-1 inhibitors…
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BOSTON – Five outstanding University of Massachusetts faculty have been awarded the 2023 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching for their exceptional dedication to students and the university. The…, UMass Lowell alumni Rob and Donna Manning, established the Manning Prize in 2016, to honor UMass professors who excel in teaching and service. “Dedicated teaching and service and mentorship are all hallmarks of UMass faculty excellence,” said Rob Manning, a 1984 graduate of UMass…, UMass President Marty Meehan, . “We are deeply grateful to them for their incredible generosity to UMass and for recognizing the talents of our outstanding faculty members.” In 2021, the Mannings donated $50 million to the…
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“University system officials are working with the Provosts and Admissions Directors on the five UMass campuses to assess how the University’s admissions processes may be influenced by these changes…
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UMass President Marty Meehan issued the following statement on the passing of Daniel Ellsberg, who was a recent recipient of a UMass Amherst honorary degree and whose papers are housed at UMass…
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BOSTON – The James J. Karam Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to a total of twelve current and incoming University of Massachusetts students from the SouthCoast Region, including Greater Fall…, University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees Chairman James Karam and his wife, Janis Karam, , established the James J. Karam Scholarship Fund in 2013 to recognize distinguished SouthCoast students. Jim’s daughter, Alyssa Karam, has been actively involved in the process and will lead this…, UMass President Marty Meehan, praised the Karams’ dedication to access and affordability at UMass. “These scholarships are creating new opportunities for deserving students and expanding access to a world-class UMass education…, Lucas Bastista, - Lucas is a junior at UMass Boston studying economics and anthropology and is a graduate of Dartmouth High School. • , Brayden Bergeron, ,, Fall River, – Brayden is a senior at UMass Amherst studying computer engineering and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. • , Sarai Benitez, ,, Fall River, – Sarai is a sophomore at UMass Lowell studying engineering and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. • , Tiago Boia, ,, South Dartmouth, – Tiago is a senior at UMass Dartmouth studying marketing and is a graduate of New Bedford High School. • , Heather Cachia, Dartmouth, – Heather is a sophomore at UMass Dartmouth studying interior architecture and design and is a graduate of Dartmouth High School. • , Madeline Cisneros, New Bedford, – Madeline is a sophomore at UMass Dartmouth studying crime and justice studies and is a graduate of New Bedford High School. • , Joshua Correia, Westport, – Joshua is a senior at UMass Amherst studying psychology and English and is a graduate of New Bedford High School. • , Damaris Fratus, Fall River, – Damaris is a junior at UMass Dartmouth studying nursing and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. • , Nathaniel Klein, Fall River, – Nathaniel is a senior at UMass Lowell studying pharmaceutical science and is a graduate of Bishop Connolly High School. • , Savanha Laroche, Fall River, – Savanha is a senior at UMass Dartmouth studying nursing and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. • , Adam Souza, Fall River, – Adam is a sophomore at UMass Amherst studying managerial economics and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. • , Athena Xifaras, Fairhaven, – Athena is a senior at UMass Amherst studying psychology and art and is a graduate of Fairhaven High School. Originally from Fall River, James Karam graduated from UMass Dartmouth in 1971 before…, Caption for photo:, Left to right: Adam Souza ’26, Tiago Boia ’24, Nathan Klein ’25, (James & Alyssa Karam), Heather Cachia ’26, Joshua Correia ‘23, Kyle Neves ’23, Lucas Batista ’25. Missing from photo: Athena…
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(BOSTON) —, Mass General Brigham and UMass Boston’s Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences today announced an expanded collaboration to enhance the college’s Clinical Leadership Collaborative for…, Dr. Anne Klibanski, president and CEO of Mass General Brigham, . “There is an immense need to increase the pipeline of trained nurses, with a concerted focus on increasing diversity among our trainees. This initiative is a powerful example of how collaboration…, UMass President Marty Meehan, . “Building on the inspiring generosity of Rob and Donna Manning, the federal investment supported by Congressman Steve Lynch, and the work of the UMass Foundation team, this initiative will result…, Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, . “We are grateful to Mass General Brigham for this renewed commitment, which builds on our long-term partnership to diversify the career pipeline for nurses and opens opportunities for many more…, Rose Sheehan, ,, chief human resources officer at Mass General Brigham, . “This expanded nursing education program underscores our commitment to supporting the healthcare workforce needs of the state.” The Clinical Leadership Collaborative for Diversity in Nursing is a…, Governor Maura Healey, . “At a time when we are facing a shortage of nurses and a mental health crisis, this is an important step that our schools, workforce, and health care system all will benefit from.” "This latest…, Donna Manning, . “Our top priority is to keep our students on track to graduate and excited about the career opportunities that await them across our communities.” In 2021, Robert J. and Donna Manning donated $50…, Robert J. Manning, . “By strengthening this program, they are investing in the top talent of tomorrow and ensuring a stronger future for the entire health care ecosystem in our state, region, and beyond.” "UMass Boston…, U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch (MA-08), . “Our nurses are the backbone of our health care system, and this collaboration between UMass Boston and Mass General Brigham offers an amazing opportunity for growing a diverse and professional…, Mayor Michelle Wu, . “For Boston to remain the health care capital of the world, we need to ensure a pipeline of talented and diverse nurses that reflects our city, and UMass Boston and Mass General Brigham are leading…, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, . “UMass Boston is the only public research university in Greater Boston and is therefore uniquely positioned to execute a program such as this one." UMass Boston is the most diverse university in…, Gaurdia Banister, executive director of the Institute for Patient Care at Mass General Hospital, , a founding member of Mass General Brigham. “We hope that this relationship not only offers students valuable, on-site clinical learning opportunities but also leads to a sustainable pipeline of…, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh, . “Having a diverse health care workforce that truly represents the population they serve leads to better understanding, better decision making, and better health outcomes for patients.” ---, About UMass Boston, The University of Massachusetts Boston is deeply rooted in the city's history yet poised to address the challenges of the future. Recognized for innovative research, metropolitan Boston’s public…, About Mass General Brigham, Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a…, About the UMass Foundation, Founded in 1950, The University of Massachusetts Foundation, Inc., is a private, independent nonprofit that is overseen by a board of directors and has been a trusted steward of UMass endowments for…, Contacts, : Emma Sconyers, Mass General Brigham, esconyers@mgb.org ; 401-835-3596 DeWayne Lehman, UMass Boston, dewayne.lehman@umb.edu , 617-291-7258
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"Spread Respect" sign UMass Lowell remains one of only 15 Division I athletic departments to score a perfect 100 on the Athletic Equality Index, according to the NCAA's yearly update for 2022.…
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AMHERST, Mass. – A University of Massachusetts Amherst undergraduate student has contributed significant work regarding the growth of stars and black holes, providing key insight into how they are…
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