BOSTON – The James J. Karam Scholarship Fund has awarded six current and incoming University of Massachusetts students $45,000 in scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to SouthCoast…, James Karam, said. “We are honored to be part of their academic careers and have no doubt that these young leaders will be highly successful in their future endeavors and will make valuable contributions to…, UMass President Marty Meehan, . “We are profoundly grateful to them for their exemplary generosity.” This year’s scholarship recipients are: , Samuele Abi-Younes, New Bedford, – Samuele “Sammy” is a senior at UMass Amherst studying finance and economics. She is a graduate of New Bedford High School. , Nathaniel Klein –, Nathaniel is a sophomore at UMass Lowell majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is a graduate of Bishop Connolly High School. , Savanha Laroche, Fall River –, Savanha is a junior at UMass Dartmouth studying nursing and is a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. , Chloe Morgado, New Bedford –, Chloe is a junior at UMass Amherst studying political science and resource economics. She is a graduate of New Bedford High School. , Kyle Neves, Fall River –, Kyle is a senior at UMass Amherst studying political science and is a BMC Durfee High School graduate., , , Athena Xifaras, Fairhaven –, Athena is a junior 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…
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BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded more than $2 million to high schools and colleges, including the University of Massachusetts, that are developing new early college pilot…, said Governor Charlie Baker., “We are pleased that UMass will now be among the higher education institution partners, and we are grateful for their commitment to expanding access to college courses for high school students across…, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito said., “Congratulations to each of the grant recipients for proposing ways in which we can make Early College opportunities more widely available.” “We’re proud to make these grants available to programs…, said Education Secretary James Peyser., “All students, and particularly those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education, deserve the opportunity to prepare for postsecondary education. These early college models will…, said UMass President Marty Meehan., “UMass is grateful for the confidence that the Baker-Polito Administration is showing in our initiatives on the South Coast and in the Merrimack Valley. With our colleagues at UMass Dartmouth and…
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst has been named to this year’s list of campuses creating a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, the…
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A professor speaks with 5 students in his office As the widespread use of intelligent robots in industrial settings continues to accelerate, the demand for cyber-ready workers is predicted to rapidly…
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Assistant Professor Marianna Maiaru The National Science Foundation (NSF) has recognized Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Asst. Prof. Asst. Prof. Marianna Maiaru…, A Broad Educational Impact, “My NSF-funded program will support graduate and undergraduate students,” says Maiaru. “Currently, I have four Ph.D. students, one undergraduate student and two postdocs in my group, and I am…
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Catherine Kitrinos A new study led by researchers from the UMass Comparative Primatology Lab details how hair microbiome – the collection of microbes, such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and their…
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Rising juniors Yutian “Tina” Li (left) and Shalom Njau are members of the UMass Chan High School Health Careers Program Class of 2022. Shalom Njau, the daughter of immigrants from Kenya, is a rising…, High School Health Careers Program Class of 2022, Ian Agyekum,, St. John’s High School ’24, Dinah Agyemang,, Worcester Technical High School ’24, Brianna Attafah,, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School ’24, Sarang Bajwa,, Acton Boxborough Regional High School ’24, Giovana Bonatelli,, Shrewsbury High School ‘23, Ajskjon Callo,, Doherty Memorial High School ’24, Rukmina Dhakal,, Worcester Technical High School ’24, Eftalia Economou,, Bancroft School ’24, Chloe Kalp,, Worcester Academy ’23, Ivan Kim,, Lowell High School ’23, Yutian Li,, Brookline High School ’24, Janneth Mora,, University Park Campus ’23, Shalom Njau,, Worcester Technical High School ’24, Aaliya Sinkinah,, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School ’24, Dayana Sis Garcia,, Lynn Vocational Tech Institution ’23, Hether Wambui,, Claremont Academy ’24
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AMHERST, Mass. – People released from jail or prison are 120 times more likely to overdose on opioids than the general population in Massachusetts. A new, jail-based opioid use disorder treatment…, Bridge doses, : Individuals being released from jail need medication to cover them until they can connect with a treatment program in the community., Better communication, : Solid, consistent communication is required between staff working with an incarcerated person, while inside the jail, and the community-based staff outside to facilitate a smooth transition., Phone access, : Individuals who are released must be given access to a cellphone so they can connect with an outside treatment program. In the qualitative study, the team interviewed 36 medical, supervisory and…
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BOSTON — Joya Misra, Professor of Sociology and Public Policy and Director of the Institute for Social Science Research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been awarded the 2022 Roy J.…
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Exterior of SMAST East building. UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology ( SMAST ) and New Bedford High School have formed a partnership to offer a summer internship program.…, , Program Development Funds to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Marine Sciences as well as a donation from the https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/prQMCJ62y1t8Q1plIzXb-Q?domain=…, About SMAST, The School for Marine Science & Technology is a world-class marine science school, located in the sixth largest city in Massachusetts and the leading economic fishing port in the nation. The…
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