BOSTON – The University of Massachusetts research enterprise grew to $813 million in fiscal year 2022, an eight percent increase over the previous year, according to the five-campus system’s latest…, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. “The discoveries made in UMass laboratories have been critical to society’s ability to confront major challenges, from COVID-19 to climate change, and will continue to be essential in our fast-…
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BOSTON, April 28, 2023 — On Friday, April 28th, the University of Boston Massachusetts dedicated its first residence hall in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Dr. J. Keith Motley and former first lady…, Dr. J. Keith and Angela Motley Hall, provides housing for first-year students, flexible living and learning spaces, and a venue for fostering a stronger on-campus educational experience. In a letter to the UMass Board of Trustees,…, University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan, , took place in front of the newly dedicated building, featuring remarks from , the Motleys, , Embrace Boston Executive Director , Imari Paris Jeffries, , UMass Boston Chancellor , Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, , and UMass Board of Trustees Chair , Stephen Karam, among others. Notable attendees attended the dedication to recognize the Motleys impactful contributions, including Cambridge College President , Deborah Jackson, ;, , The Boston Foundation President and CEO , Lee Pelton, ; Former Vice Chancellor of Athletics and Recreation at UMass Boston , Charlie Titus, ; City of Boston Task Force on Reparations Chair , Joseph Feaster Jr., ; along with other leaders from across the Commonwealth. , President Meehan, , said, “It is important to make an enduring statement about the impact that Keith Motley had and continues to have at UMass Boston with Angela as his partner. There was no better way to do that than…, UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, . Dr. Motely, who is the first Black chancellor in the history of UMass Boston, was the driving force behind the unprecedented growth and rebuilding of the campus between 2007 and 2017. A…, Dr. Motley, . Angela Motley played a critical role during Dr. Motley’s tenure, supporting fundraising efforts and making service and student mentorship a hallmark of her time at the university. “The residence…, Angela Motley, . “UMass Boston is the urban jewel of the UMass system, and Keith and Angela were a driving force in fostering an inclusive community where students can receive the high-quality education all…, UMass Board of Trustees Chair Stephen Karam, . The program featured a tribute video to the Motleys, which included remarks from family, colleagues, and state representatives: “Dr. Keith and Angela Motley saw great potential in UMass Boston…, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, . “When you think about the mission of land grant universities across this country and in Massachusetts, I cannot think of two people that have embraced and personified that mission better than…, Congressman Stephen Lynch, . “I want to thank Dr. Keith Motley for his trailblazing leadership and service as Chancellor Emeritus, and Angela for all she’s done to center service and student membership. What better way to…, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, . Dr. Motley’s vision for the university included replacing and elevating much of the campus infrastructure and creating a two-building residential community for students on campus. That vision was…, Embrace Boston Executive Director Imari Paris Jeffries, , a UMass Boston alumnus. “What an honor it is to be here celebrating this well-deserved distinction with everyone today. Keith and Angela’s contributions are second to none and reflect the…, UMass Trustee Mary Burns, . “It takes courage to dream. This dream for Keith and Angela has its genesis in intentional, committed, moral service and their perseverance in its pursuit. With preparation and courage, they…, Past Chancellor of UMass Amherst; and former UMass System Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and International Relations Dr. Marcellette G. Williams., ### , 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…
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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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