Left to right: Dennis Leahy, Executive Vice President, Treasurer & CFO, Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB) and Treasurer, Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF); Dennis Kelly,…, Patrick Murray, President of the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation and President & CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank, . “We’re also celebrating the 25th year since our Foundation was formed and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to see firsthand the positive impact UMass Law’s Justice Bridge Program…, Eric Mitnick, Dean of UMass Law, . “With the support of the Bank, Justice Bridge has served as a critical lifeline for thousands of people right here in our community, and the program cultivates a new generation of lawyers who will…
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Anti-racism seed grant winners The Sustainable Solutions Lab (SSL) has awarded its second round of seed grants to two research projects exploring the employment and maternal health impacts of climate…, Rebecca Herst, , director of the Sustainable Solutions Lab. “We are excited to support research that is integral to expanding the narrative and can lead to actionable change.”, Keren M. Horn, , associate professor of economics, College of Liberal Arts, and , Dania V. Francis, , assistant professor of economics, College of Liberal Arts, are exploring the employment impacts of natural hazards, particularly for lower-income and minority individuals in their study titled, “…, Lisa Heelan-Fancher, , assistant professor of nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is working to fill that gap in focus with her research project titled “Living in an Environmental Justice Community and its…, Ping-Ann Addo, , Associate Professor of Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts Project: Studying the sustainability and homeland conservation practices of Maroon peoples in the Caribbean (read more), Anne Blaschke, , Associate Lecturer, American Studies, College of Liberal Arts Project: Researching the interconnectedness of outdoor wellness practices, racism and the global climate crisis (read more), Pratyush Bharati, , Professor of Management Information Systems, College of Management Project: Employing data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to conduct an analysis that can help improve climate…, Courtney Humphries, , PhD candidate, School for the Environment Project: Examining existing racial inequities in waterfront development policies and climate adaptation planning in Boston (read more), Sajani Kandel, , PhD candidate, School for the Environment Project: Researching the unique heat adaptation needs of BIPOC and low-income residents in Dorchester (read more), Betsy L. Sweet, , Assistant Professor of Equitable and Sustainable Development Project: Exploring traditional indigenous knowledge in Mexico and the erasure of Black and Native epistemologies in the face of climate…, Tony Van Der Meer, , Senior Lecturer II of Africana Studies, College of Liberal Arts, Keith Jones, , Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, College of Liberal Arts Project: Furthering the broader campus community's understanding of how climate justice is deeply related to the social,…, About Sustainable Solutions Lab, The Sustainable Solutions Lab at UMass Boston is an applied research and action center working towards more equitable and sustainable responses to climate change. As our climate changes, SSL’s…
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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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A recent analysis of President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” economic package conducted by UMass Amherst economists Lenore Palladino and Chirag Lala has been cited by the White House in promotion…
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UMass Amherst polymer science and engineering professor James Watkins AMHERST, MA. – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are leading an initiative to advance scalable…
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Growing up in Minnesota with his four siblings, MD/PhD candidate Nick Peterson understood the important role a physician can play during key moments in their patients’ lives. When his father was…
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The Party Band rocks a crowd at Keroauc Park in Lowell during a Fresh Beets summer show. Fresh Beets, the brainchild of adjunct music instructor Savanah Marshall ’13, ’16, served up a summer of music…
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The 125th running of the Boston Marathon on Oct. 11 will have special significance for five runners raising money for UMass Medical School’s ALS Cellucci Fund. “This is a monumental year because it…
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BOSTON, -, Dr. Mark Fuller, who has served as interim chancellor of UMass Dartmouth since January, was named permanent chancellor today. Dr. Fuller has served in the interim capacity since January, following…, UMass President Marty Meehan, said when recommending Dr. Fuller to the UMass Board of Trustees. “He has been tested by the pandemic and all of the challenges it has created. He has responded with focus and grace, always keeping…, UMass Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Manning, . “Dr. Fuller will bring the stability and results-driven focus needed for UMass Dartmouth to excel on a rapidly changing higher education landscape.” "I am honored by the trust that President…, Dr. Fuller, said. “Over the last seven months I have been inspired by the students, faculty, and staff of UMass Dartmouth and by the people and civic leadership of the SouthCoast. I’m excited about the spirit of…, UMass Trustee Stephen Karam, , a Principal of the Karam Financial Group in Fall River, and chair of the UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Search Committee. “His leadership will be a valuable asset to the campus and the entire UMass…, UMass Trustee Julie Ramos Gagliardi, , a First Vice President of Corporate Giving and Community Relations at BayCoast Bank. “(Mark Fuller) has got the tools to do what is right,” said, Steve Tolman, President of Massachusetts AFL-CIO, UMass Trustee,, and member of the Search Committee. “So, I’m just very excited. I think he’ll make a great chancellor, and I’m interested in watching him bring that university to where we all want it to be.” “The…, Professor Doug Roscoe, President of the UMass Dartmouth Faculty Senate, and member of the Search Committee. “In his time here as Interim Chancellor, we have been very impressed with his commitment to data-driven decision making and his willingness to listen openly and…, Professor Ziddi Msangi, , a member of the Search Committee. “In the short time Chancellor Fuller has been on campus, he has already identified key areas for growth and improvement including: strengthening our branding…, State Rep. Christopher M. Markey, D-Dartmouth, . “His extraordinary public higher education track record and his personal background allow him to relate very closely with the people of the region. I look forward to working with him.” “Mark is…, Matthew Witzgall, President of the UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association., “I have seen him lead the university with data driven decisions, and through empathy and understanding of the university culture. Mark did not come in and shake the ship, but instead listened and…, UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney, , who served on the Search Committee. “President Meehan and the Board of Trustees have made an outstanding choice.” “Mark has proven to be an accomplished leader and I know that he will do…, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, . “I have seen him engage students, faculty, alumni, donors, and external partners in transforming our business school, and then in his role as Vice Chancellor. I know he will bring the same…, More about Mark Fuller, Dr. Fuller spent 12 years in the UMass system prior to being named interim chancellor in January, including nine transformative years at Isenberg, which is now ranked as the number one public…, About the search process, The UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Search Committee was formed on April 14. The committee held 10 forums attended by 190 UMass Dartmouth stakeholders to learn about the challenges and opportunities at…, More about UMass Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth is a national research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research resulting in personal and lifelong student success. UMass Dartmouth offers 55 undergraduate…
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The Albert Sherman Center Auditorium was filled with new students on Monday, Aug. 9, as the 162-member School of Medicine Class of 2025 gathered to hear a welcome address from Chancellor Michael F.…
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