Back in May, two months into the coronavirus pandemic and campus closure, the semester was coming to a close and Music Prof. Shirley-John John Shirley felt the sting of all that he was missing.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts standardized tests, educators have an opportunity to rethink the role of high-stakes testing in judging schools, students and college applicants, says Asst. Prof. of…
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It’s a Tuesday morning in early June, and newly minted link this for landing page Manning School of Business grad David Seybert ’20 is the only person in the office at Thrasio, a quickly growing…, Q: How did the book come about, and how did you land on 200 tips?, A:, The idea came to me after my freshman year, but I didn’t actually put pen to paper until last May, after my second year of school. I feel like most of the tips for college success that you see in…, Q: What kind of actionable tips do you include in your book?, A:, One example is to keep your room well lit when studying. It’s a small thing that you might not think of, but it makes a significant difference, especially in the winter when there’s 10 feet of snow…, Q: You say you weren’t a great student in high school. What changed at UML?, A:, I wasn’t particularly motivated in high school academically. I took a lot of AP classes but didn’t do well in any of them. But once I got to UML, I figured out what worked for me. Probably the most…, Q: Your sophomore year, you took eight classes in the fall and nine classes in the spring. Is that something you’d recommend to other students?, A:, I don’t recommend taking nine classes. There are other things people should value in college like making connections and doing activities. It worked for me because I was able to multitask and…, Q: Were there specific classes you took that helped shape your success?, A:, “Professional Communications” with (Asst. Teaching Prof.) Tines-Olga Olga Tines was great. She gave us a lot of valuable insights, like how to make presentations visually appealing and adding…, Q: Why should an incoming college student listen to your advice? , A:, Mostly because I’ve seen people do it. I’ve seen many people who started college and were in the same situation as me — they didn’t really ever work hard and then they implemented a few of these…, Q: Now that you’ve earned your degree and landed a job, what’s next?, A:, I have a feeling I’ll miss school pretty soon, so I’ll probably go back for my master’s degree. And I definitely want to write another book someday, specifically for marketing people — once I learn…
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The Baker-Polito Administration announced grant funding for feasibility studies that will help three Massachusetts state universities achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The three…, Governor Charlie Baker, . “State universities continue to take meaningful steps toward greater sustainability to help the Commonwealth maintain its national leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy.” “State…, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, . “The success of the Leading by Example program has been instrumental in continuing the progress being made by state agencies, institutions of public higher education, and cities and towns to…, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, . “These studies, and the policies that are drawn from them, will lead to substantive actions that result in large reductions in emissions and energy costs.” “Feasibility studies play an important…, Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Patrick Woodcock, . “By taking advantage of the resources provided through our Leading by Example program, these institutions will ultimately reduce energy costs and usage, helping to move the Commonwealth closer…, Carlos E. Santiago, Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education, . “I am delighted to see our public universities work toward clean energy goals that will positively impact individual campuses as well as taxpayers and residents in the cities and towns where they…, Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, . “The entire UMass Dartmouth community has mobilized to fight climate change and create a more sustainable future not just for our students, but for the health of our planet.” The program is funded…
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The National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) Thursday named Charlie Titus, the newly retired vice chancellor of athletics and recreation, special programs and projects…
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UMass Boston men's hockey freshmen Jake Adkins (Centennial, Colo.) and Andy Walker (Mason, Mich.) have been making the most of their time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pair, who have dubbed…
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AMHERST, MASS. – A team of University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers has launched a study to explore the rate of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) exposure on campus and throughout Massachusetts, inviting…
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“The rescinding of the ICE decision to force fully online international students to leave the country or transfer to another university is welcome news for more than 7,000 UMass students and nearly…
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BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today announced the appointment of Robert Lewis Jr. and Julie M. Ramos Gagliardi to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. The appointments fill the seats…, Governor Charlie Baker , said. “Robert Lewis is a dedicated leader and fierce advocate for our urban youth, and Julie Gagliardi is a passionate and deeply rooted leader in the SouthCoast with strong ties to her alma mater. I…, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. “Despite the many demands on Governor Baker at this time, we are extremely grateful to him for the careful attention and consideration he gives to these important appointments.” “As Chairman,…, UMass Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Manning, said. “I look forward to working with these two distinguished leaders to take UMass to even greater heights for the benefit of our students, faculty and staff.” Chairman Manning and President Meehan…
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Fourth-year School of Medicine student SeungJu Jackie Oh was completing a dedicated research year in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery when COVID-19 closed the medical school. Oh…
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