AMHERST, Mass. – Seven University of Massachusetts Amherst undergraduates, graduate students and an alumna have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to travel abroad as English teaching…, The Fulbright students are:, Mimi Alkattan , of West Springfield, Mass. is a doctoral student in environmental and water resource engineering. She will travel to India to conduct research on drinking water quality supplied to Indian cities.…, Colleen Beatriz , of Mattapoisett, Mass., is a graduate student in epidemiology who will head to Portugal to research the levels of occupational health and evaluate which specific psychological risks jeopardize LGBT+…, Ross Caputi , of Lowell, Mass. is a doctoral student in history. He is headed to Italy for a research project that combines oral history and linguistics to document and describe the critically endangered dialect…, Lily Clemente, of Newton Center, Mass., graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a secondary major in communication disorders and a certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Clemente…, Carly Longman, of Plymouth, Mass., who will graduate May 14 with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and a Bachelor’s Degree of Individual Concentration in Romance language and interpretation. She has accepted a…, Anna MacManus, of Cambridge, Mass., who will graduate May 14 with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. MacManus will go to Germany for research in Dr. Franziska Knopf’s lab at the Center for…, Lily Tang , of Braintree, Mass., who will graduate May 14 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and global studies, along with certificates in civic engagement, Asian and Asian-American Studies. Tang has…, Cameron Bonnell, , a senior majoring in environmental studies from Barnstable, Mass.; , Franziska Bright, , a senior double majoring in German & Scandinavian studies and biology from Belchertown, Mass.; , Kelsey (Ell) Davis, , an MFA candidate in English from Gahanna, Ohio; , Lucia Nicastro, , a senior graduating from West Roxbury, Mass., with a Bachelor’s Degree in Individual Concentration with a focus on agricultural business; and , Madeline Scott, of Milton, Mass., who graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in French and Francophone studies., The Boren students are:, Glorimar Estevez, of Lawrence, Mass., a graduate student in education with a focus on bilingual, ESL and multicultural education. Estevez received a Boren Graduate Fellowship to participate in a domestic Swahili…, Hellen Muma, is a rising junior from Leominster, Mass., majoring in public health. Muma will travel to Tanzania on a Boren Scholarship to study Swahili and learn about global public health threats in another…, Adam Abdelrahman, of Springfield, Mass., majoring in legal studies, was named an alternate by the Boren program. The Boren National Security Education Program was founded by the National Security Education Act of…
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The student team of, from left, Brennan Fournier, Gloria Donkor and Richard DeBenedetto practice flying a drone as part of their Hacking for Defense project. There aren’t many courses in which an…
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AMHERST, Mass. – The Graduate School at the University of Massachusetts Amherst conferred 2,016 advanced degrees this afternoon at a Commencement ceremony at the Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium on…
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The university is adding hammock gardens, similar to the one pictured here, to the Campus Recreation Center lawn on East Campus and outside Sheehy Hall on South Campus this summer. When students…, East Campus, Campus Recreation Center:, Outdoor pingpong tables on the CRC patio and a “hammock garden” on the front lawn. “Students really liked this idea,” Smith says. “The hammocks will hang from permanent bollards that we will install…, Donahue Hall quad:, Volleyball and badminton nets and clusters of Adirondack chairs. “It’s a very student-central, protected space,” Smith says. Logistics are still being worked out, but the plan is for students to…, Fox Commons terrace:, Patio heaters and decorative lighting. “We want to make it a little more festive, maybe add some greenery with planters,” Smith says., University Suites plaza:, Solar umbrellas for existing tables, patio heaters, Adirondack chairs and cornhole games. “The umbrellas also provide lighting at night, which will really extend the area’s nighttime use,” Smith…, South Campus, Sheehy Hall overlook: , Hammock garden, solar lighting on trees and cornhole games. “Can you imagine sitting out here and watching the sunset?” Smith says. , Allen House lawn: , Adirondack chairs. , Concordia Hall plaza:, Additional table, solar umbrellas, patio heaters and lounge chairs., Durgin Hall lawn: , Lounge chairs., South Campus quad:, Adirondack chairs., Riverview field:, Volleyball/badminton net (near the basketball court). Students will be able to charge their devices with solar-powered umbrellas, which are being added to tables like this one across campus this…, North Campus, Southwick Quad: , Three picnic tables. “This space feels like it needs some dimension,” Smith says. “The pop of color from the tables will give it a little more visual interest.”, Perry Plaza: , Solar umbrellas., Lawn between ETIC and Lydon Library: , Two picnic tables and lounge chairs., ETIC front lawn:, Adirondack chairs, solar-powered lights on trees., Costello Athletic Center lawn: , Adirondack chairs and cornhole games. “We want to bring in some fun stuff and make sure it encompasses as many areas as possible,” Smith says. “If you’re working in Olney Science Center or Pinanski,…
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Sandra Lim had mostly put aside her curiosity about the award. Then, on the morning of April 8, came an email telling the UMass Lowell associate professor of English and award-winning poet that she…
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Through her job with the civil engineering firm TEC, transportation engineering graduate student Jenna Howard '19 is leading the design of UML's Pawtucket Greenway, which will improve the connection…
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Graduating seniors, left to right from top row, Daryle LaMonica, Jillian Roberts, David Long, Kaitlin Whiteman, David Nguyen, Kanya Derisme, Leslie Marrero and Tiffany Miller For some, the COVID-19…, On how they've changed since starting college..., Jillian Roberts:, “I’m not the same person I was in any way. I’m a first-generation American and a first-generation college student. I’m one of eight kids, and the fifth person to attempt getting a bachelor’s degree…, Kaitlin Whiteman:, “I came into college very, very shy and self-conscious. I felt like an impostor as a musician. Over the four years, I don’t know what happened, but I’m significantly more confident in myself, and I…, Leslie Marrero:, “A few years ago, I would have definitely passed on this opportunity to even join this conversation. I’ve become so much more of a people person, which I definitely wasn’t before, if I’m being…, Daryle LaMonica:, “I was a radar technician in the Marine Corps, and I came to college thinking I already knew a lot, having been responsible for a $23 million radar and dozens of Marines. But I learned that I didn’t…, Kanya Derisme:, “I came in thinking I knew a lot about college and what I wanted to do, but I got here and everything changed. I found myself talking to different majors — most of my friends are in other colleges…, David Long:, “I’ve been able to meet and network with people from different paths of life — from different cultures and educational backgrounds from across the country. I’ve taken a lot of lessons from jumping…, David Nguyen:, “I grew to be more confident at UMass Lowell, knowing what my vision and value is. I know what I want to work for in health care when I’m a nurse, for my patients and for myself. I want to advocate…, On how the pandemic has affected them..., Roberts:, “It’s been a collective traumatic experience for everyone. When the campus closed last March, we were actually reading a book called ‘Pandemic’ in my infectious disease class. The last sentence of…, LaMonica:, “Being a pre-med student, it made it difficult to prepare for the MCAT and apply to medical school. Even though I was always busy as an undergrad, I found myself getting more burnt out with the…, Miller: , “I definitely also felt the burnout of Zoom. Most of my classes were supposed to be hands-on classes, physically building medical devices. So we had to get really creative on how to do that through…, Derisme:, “I found myself being disengaged at times. You want to enjoy your senior year and finish off strong. There were moments were I was like, ‘Where is May, already?’ because this is not the way I want…, Whiteman: , “I’m a composer, so a lot of the work I do is on my own, and it’s almost easier to get a lot of it done in one space in my room. The thing that’s lacking for musicians is the collaboration, so it’s…, On how the pandemic has affected their professional goals..., Marrero:, “There are so many teachers leaving the profession because of the pandemic, and I don’t blame them at all. It’s not easy to get 7-year-olds to stay on a screen for six or seven hours. Surprisingly,…, Long:, “I thought I knew a lot about my community, but the pandemic has opened my eyes to the limited access to health care and how underserved rural areas like mine truly are. Moving forward, I’m much…, LaMonica:, “It’s actually solidified my desire to become a physician. Fortunately, I was accepted to Quinnipiac University this August as a first-year medical student. The pandemic has only highlighted the…, On their favorite memories at UMass Lowell..., Roberts:, “I have so many fond memories — walking over the North Campus bridge, or the view from Allen House on South — some of those little things make me realize that UMass Lowell has become just like a…, Derisme:, “For Days of Giving in 2018, the Manning School had this event with popcorn and performances and T-shirts, just for people to understand the importance of supporting students. And another time, my…, Miller:, “Definitely hockey. I was always down in the front with my friends leading chants. I was also part of the marching band, and through my college I participated in the link this for DifferenceMaker…, Whiteman:, “One of my favorite memories was my sophomore year, when (Grammy-winning audio engineer, producer and musician) Alan Parsons came to Durgin Hall to talk to us about recording ‘Dark Side of the Moon…, On what they'll miss most about UML... , Miller:, “The people. I feel like most people are missing that interaction, that school pride of walking down the street and seeing half the people wearing UMass Lowell shirts.” , Derisme:, “Just being on North Campus, going to the Pulichino Tong Business Center or Cumnock Hall. Even going to Eggroll Cafe. I spent a lot of time at Eggroll Cafe.”, Whiteman: , “The community. The passion. Being surrounded by people who are also learning. It’s just a good environment to be in.”, On what advice they'd give to their 18-year-old self..., Miller: , “I would pretty much say, ‘You do you. Stay true to you.’ And maybe study a little more. Orgo (organic chemistry) is hard.” Senior biology major Daryle LaMonica was accepted as a first-year medical…, Derisme: , “Don’t take any moment for granted, even the smallest event or the smallest connection you make. COVID really made me remember how much I missed doing the little things.”, Roberts: , “Relax a little bit. Be OK to make mistakes and enjoy the time. Take the class that may not help you progress toward your degree faster, but that you want to take. I really wish I had taken…, Nguyen:, “Enjoy your college experience. Especially in nursing school, take time to take care of yourself. You can’t help patients if you’re not helping yourself. Mental health is real, and it’s part of…, On what's next for them..., Miller:, “Right now, it’s a little hard finding jobs because of the pandemic. People aren’t interviewing, but it’s starting to open up a lot more. I also was accepted into a graduate certificate program at…, Long:, “I’m currently applying to medical school. But I’m going to take a year off and work at the fire department, where I’m an advanced EMT. I’m going to pay some bills and take a little mental break for…, Nguyen: , “I work at Boston Medical Center in the COVID-19 unit, and I also work at Boston Children’s Hospital in the cardiac ICU. My plan is to start off in the critical care nursing field and after one or…, Roberts: , “I’m in the bachelor’s to master’s program at UMass Lowell, and I’ve started taking grad courses. But I did accept a promotion at Lahey in the lab department, so I think I’m going to do that next…, Marrero:, “I have two job offers, both in my hometown (Lawrence). I don’t know where I’m going yet, but I am excited to give back to my community.”, Whiteman:, “You can’t really apply for a job as a composer, they’re so few and far between. But I’m hoping to get some networking done, send my portfolio around, and hopefully get into scoring. My goal is to…
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Created and exported from Biorender.com under a paid subscription. AMHERST, Mass. – Imagine harnessing the proliferating power of cancer cells to treat spinal cord injuries and restore function…
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Greg Carvel AMHERST, Mass. – Greg Carvel, head coach of the 2021 NCAA Division I national champion men’s ice hockey team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will be the commencement speaker…, About UMass Amherst Commencement, Credentials are required to cover the ceremonies. To make arrangements, please contact the Office of News and Media Relations at scoop@umass.edu . Media are invited to attend their choice of two of…, Noon: , Featuring the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Humanities and Fine Arts and College of Education , 3 p.m.: , Featuring the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, College of Engineering, University Without Walls and Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration candidates
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BOSTON – Five University of Massachusetts faculty members have been awarded the 2021 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching for their exemplary dedication to students and the university. The…, UMass Lowell alumni Robert and Donna Manning, established the Manning Prize in 2016, to honor UMass professors who excel in teaching and service. With the selection of this year’s honorees, 30 UMass faculty members have now been recognized with the Manning Prize since it was created…, Robert Manning, , a 1984 graduate of UMass Lowell and chairman of the UMass Board of Trustees. “Donna and I are so grateful for the experiences we had at the university thanks to the incredible faculty. We are…, UMass President Marty Meehan, . “We are deeply grateful to them for their generosity to UMass and for highlighting our outstanding faculty members.” All full-time, tenured and non-tenured faculty members are eligible to receive…, Anne F. Broadbridge, PhD Anne F. Broadbridge, PhD, Associate Chair/Scheduling Officer | , Professor of History | , UMass Amherst, Anne Broadbridge is a professor in the Department of History, director of the Program in Middle Eastern Studies, and an undergraduate alumna of UMass Amherst who exemplifies excellence in teaching.…, Lauren Marshall Bowen, PhD Lauren Marshall Bowen, PhD, Assistant Professor of English, College of Liberal Arts | , Director, Composition Program | , UMass Boston, Lauren Marshall Bowen is an assistant professor in the Department of English at UMass Boston. Since 2016, she has directed the Composition Program, in which 65 instructors teach first-year writing to…, Kiley Medeiros, MSN, RN Kiley Medeiros, MSN, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor | , UMass Dartmouth, Kiley Medeiros is a clinical assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Professor Medeiros joined the university in 2011. Prior to…, Stacy Agee Szczesiul, EdD Stacy Agee Szczesiul, EdD, Associate Professor, Education | , UMass Lowell, Since joining UMass Lowell’s College of Education as a tenure-track faculty member in 2010, Stacy Agee Szczesiul has taught a range of online and face-to-face master’s and doctoral level leadership…, Frank J. Domino, MD Frank J. Domino, MD, Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health | , UMass Medical School, Frank J. Domino, MD, is a professor in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he is the pre-doctoral education director and…
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