The publication of Prof. Perliger-Arie Arie Perliger ’s latest book, “American Zealots,” couldn’t feel more timely. Arriving Aug. 18 to a nation divided by politics, protest and pandemic, the book…, Q. What did your research for the book reveal? , A., In the book, I analyze the historical roots, characteristics, tactics, rhetoric and organization of the violent American far right. I also examine the current and future trajectory of the movements…, Q. With the country in a state of deep division, “American Zealots” seems particularly timely. How can your research help us understand the consequences of political polarization?, A., In the book, I highlight how political polarization facilitates further violence. For example, I show that the composition of political institutions is associated with the level of violence and…, Q. For a long time, many Americans thought extremism was Hamas, Hezbollah and the Islamic State. We didn't hear as much about homegrown terrorist groups until recent years. Where were all of these…, A., The American far-right groups never disappeared, but were less active until 2008. But a combination of factors facilitates their reemergence, including an increase in political polarization, the…, Q. Is it true you maintain the largest database of right-wing extremist violent incidents in the U.S.? If so, do students help you maintain this database, and what research purpose does it serve?, A., Indeed. There is no other dataset that covers more than 5,000 attacks since 1990. It includes attacks against property and those without fatalities, which usually receive less attention. I'm…, Q. Your research focuses on far-right extremism. What about extremism at the other end of the spectrum?, A., I study different manifestations of terrorism. For example, I'm currently working with one of my doctoral students on research focusing on violent environmental groups in the U.S. In the past I also…, Q. How do you characterize newer groups like boogaloo and antifa, and what do they say about radicalism in 2020 America?, A., The "boogaloo" movement is comprised of individuals and small groups who are inspired by libertarian, white supremacist and anti-government sentiments. Its members promote various conspiracy…, Q. When and how did your interest in terrorism begin?, A., I actually became interested in terrorism and political violence shortly before 9/11. I was always curious about extremist ideologies and how people are being mobilized to adopt such views, which…
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UMass Boston alumni and friends have established the Katherine S. Newman Beacon Student Fund, an endowment that will support emergency student aid and recognize the interim chancellor for her service…
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BOSTON – The James J. Karam Scholarship Fund has awarded 10 current and incoming University of Massachusetts students more than $50,000 in scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to…, Jim Karam, said. “I am confident that these exceptional students will continue to distinguish themselves in their academic careers at UMass and in their professional careers beyond.” UMass President Marty…, UMass President Marty Meehan, . “Our Karam Scholarship recipients are some of our brightest students and I am happy to congratulate them on this well-deserved honor.” This year’s scholarship recipients are:, Emanuele Abi-Younes, New Bedford –, Emanuele is a junior at UMass Amherst studying chemical engineering and is a graduate of New Bedford High School., Samuele Abi-Younes, New Bedford, – Along with her sister, Samuele is a sophomore at UMass Amherst studying economics and is a graduate of New Bedford High School., Peter DaCosta, New Bedford –, A medical student at UMass Medical School in Worcester, Peter is a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School and the medical laboratory science program at UMass…, Savanha Laroche, Fall River –, Savanha is a first-year student at UMass Dartmouth who plans to study nursing and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School., Chloe Morgado, New Bedford –, Chloe is a first-year student at UMass Amherst who plans to study political science/pre-law and is a graduate of New Bedford High School., Kyle Neves, Fall River –, Kyle is a sophomore at UMass Amherst studying political science and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Jaely Pereira, Swansea –, Jaely is a senior at UMass Boston with a biology pre-med major and a minor in Asian American studies. She is a graduate of Westport High School., Carly Sherman, Westport –, Carly is a junior at UMass Amherst studying natural resources conservation and is a graduate of Bishop Stang High School., Lannie Wrightington, Fall River –, Lannie is a junior at UMass Lowell studying English and is a graduate of Somerset Berkley Regional High School., Athena Xifaras, Fairhaven –, Athena is a first-year student at UMass Amherst who plans to study psychology and is a graduate of Fairhaven High School. Originally from Fall River, James Karam graduated from UMass Dartmouth in…
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UMass Law begins its academic year today with 146 new students, a 30.4 percent increase over last year, bringing total enrollment of the Commonwealth’s only public law school to 360 students. At the…, UMass Dartmouth Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chancellor Mark Preble, . Before this record-setting class, UMass Law’s enrollment growth over the past three years ranked third among the more than 200 ABA-accredited law schools in the country on a percentage basis. “I…, UMass Law Dean Eric Mitnick, . “Students are looking to pass the bar exam and get a job without accumulating an inordinate amount of debt, and on each of those fronts, we deliver. We are both more affordable and we outperform in…
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When COVID-19 ended many of UMass Lowell’s student activities last spring, Folk Dance Club UML Folk Dance Club President Sarah Bustin didn’t take it sitting down. Life without folk dance would be…
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On and off the basketball court, River Hawk Athletics article on Christian Lutete winning AE Man of the Year America East Man of the Year Christian Lutete ’19 ’20 sets a quiet but inspiring example…
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Alex Richard, SOM ’24, was named the 2019 Volunteer of the Year for Rhode Island Hospital. The Cranston resident dedicated more than 1,000 volunteer hours over four years manning the family…
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UMass Medical School women’s health researcher Sybil Crawford, PhD, has received the 2020 North American Menopause Society/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Menopause Journal Best Paper Award. Dr.…, Related stories on UMassMed News:, UMMS study finds some women may be missing out on benefits of menopausal hormone therapy
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Professor Maolin Guo (Chemistry & Biochemistry) received a $150,000 grant from the Orphan Disease Center and Loulou Foundation for his project “Incorporation of functional unnatural amino acids…
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Professor Cheng Wang (Mathematics) was part of a research team that received a $350,000 National Science Foundation grant for their project "Collaborative Research: Efficient, Accurate, and Structure…
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