A newly released report by UMass Boston researchers finds that the coronavirus pandemic has affected Bostonian’s health in multiple ways that vary across differences in race and ethnicity,…, Russell Schutt, of UMass Boston. “The likelihood of adverse health effects varied in relation to socioeconomic and family status and in relation to health-related behaviors, as well as by neighborhood. These…, The UMass Boston research team also includes Director of the Center for Survey Research Lee Hargraves; Floyd (Jack) Fowler, , a senior research fellow at the Center for Survey Research; , Anthony Roman, , a senior research fellow at the Center for Survey Research; , Hannah Grabowski, , a research assistant and recent graduate of the Graduate Program in Applied Sociology; and , Nikola Kovacevic, , assistant study director in the Center for Survey Research.
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BOSTON – Online programs at the University of Massachusetts received high marks again in the 10th annual Best Online Programs rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which assessed more than 1,000…, UMass Online CEO Don Kilburn, said. “As Massachusetts and the nation emerge from the pandemic, there will be an even greater demand for flexibility, especially for adult learners who have suffered economic dislocation or want to…
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During the coronavirus pandemic that has forced many people to rethink how they use their forced time at home during social distancing and quarantines, UMass Boston Associate Professor of Biology…
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A team of researchers led by Department of Chemistry Chemistry Asst. Prof. Asst. Prof. Manos Gkikas Manos Gkikas is developing an advanced X-ray imaging method that aims to improve the detection…, A Silent Killer, Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, according to the American Cancer Society. The organization estimates that…
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The U.S. faces one of the most consequential public health campaigns in history right now: to vaccinate the population against COVID-19 and, especially, to get shots into the arms of people who…, What a vaccine corps looks like, The problem of getting people vaccinated quickly isn’t just about supply – it’s also about having enough people to carry out vaccinations, particularly in hard-to-reach communities. If quickly…, Reaching underserved communities – including their own, In particular, a large, well-organized vaccine corps could play a crucial role in reaching out to communities that are underserved, overlooked or hard to reach. Corps members could staff phone banks…, The potential for scaling up, The U.S. has a long history of creating health corps. After the Sept. 11 attacks, the federal government launched the volunteer Medical Reserve Corps to mobilize current and former medical…
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Worcester HIV Vaccine, a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of a vaccine to prevent HIV infections around the world, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst has launched a new Black Presence Initiative. The Initiative, spearheaded by the Office of Equity and Inclusion, is coordinating a series of…
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Reflecting on his 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, Jerry St. Peter ’89 sees a direct connection between his UMass Lowell experience and his success. “When I look back on my time at the…
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The ideas ran the gamut: from the bold vision of installing wind turbines under the Howe Bridge to the community-oriented plan of closing a street in downtown Lowell once a week for a farmer’s market…
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In the United States, February is designated as “Black History Month”, a time when Americans of all walks of life honor and appreciate the contributions of Americans of African descent in the areas…, Events:, Massasoit Community College 19th Annual Martin Luther King (Virtual Event), Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 3-4:30 p.m. A conversation with Sean Ellis, Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform. Register via Zoom . Contact: Yolanda Dennis , Chief Diversity Officer, Massasoit…, Frederick Douglass Unity House 32nd Annual National African American Read-In (Virtual Event), Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 3-5 p.m. Read passages from Black/African American authors, writers, poets, and spoken word artists. Readers must email their selection & time availability to Peggy…, Frederick Douglass Unity House Poetry Night (Virtual Event), Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 6-7 p.m. Join UMassD students as they share their poetry and spoken word. Register via Zoom . Contact: Dr. LaSella L. Hall Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Unity…, Black In Business: HERstory (Virtual Event), Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 7 p.m. Celebrate Black female role models as they lead discussions on business and more. Register at BuyBlackNB . Contact: Dr. Justina Perry Sponsored by BuyBlackNB…
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