News 2013

UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts Essential Partner in New Year's Eve Celebration Planned for City of New Bedford

UMass Dartmouth Police Department and Student Organizations Lead Efforts for Toy Donation Drive

Campanile Lighting in Blue & Gold Thursday Evening

Senior Nursing Student Anna-Rae LeClaire Receives Award at Annual Meeting of the BACCHUS Network

Campaign Part of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Project

Public forum on Tuesday, December 17, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodland Commons on the UMass Dartmouth main campus to discuss the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan

Lee Williams Brings Proven Track Record of Leadership and Success to UMass Dartmouth

Following UMass Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting, Fitness Center Grand Opening Demonstrates Investment in Students

Following UMass Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting, Fitness Center Grand Opening to Demonstrate Investment in Students

UMass Dartmouth Ranked 7th in Commonwealth for Affordable Online Degree Programs by Affordable Colleges Online

UMass Dartmouth's Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center (ATMC) Welcomes O'Neill Power Systems (O'Neill) as a New Addition to its Center

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman's Message on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

Chancellor Divina Grossman extends a warm invitation to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the general public for the UMass Dartmouth Holiday Concert

Professors Respective Research on Tumor Environment and Skeletal Evolution Gain National Recognition

After Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting, Fitness Center Grand Opening to Demonstrate UMass Investment in Students

The UMass Dartmouth Observatory free open house and night-sky viewing session on December 7, at 7 p.m.

The Boivin Center for French Language and Culture presents Sophie Michaux and Adam Jacob Simon Concert of French music on December 9. The event will be at 7 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Auditorium at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) Adrian Tio has been elected to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Schools of Art and Design

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman, born and raised in the Philippines, was joined by students, faculty, staff, the general public, along with Philippines Consul General Ariel Penaranda via Skype, for the "Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: Environmental and Disaster Management Lessons" teach-in

In November, the UMass Dartmouth Boivin Center for French Language and Culture honored Dr. Lillian Lamoureux by naming her an Honorary Life Member of the Boivin Center Board of Directors.

Students, Faculty, Staff, and Public Invited to "Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: Environmental and Disaster Management Lessons" Teach-In to be Held this Tuesday November, 19

"Brahmanda" has been selected for presentation at the 2013 Synchresis III (videomusic compositions), International Electroacoustic Music Festival in Valencia, Spain

Now in its 21st year, the Digital Media Festival will include some of the very best undergraduate and graduate student-created works

Students, Faculty, Staff, and Public Invited to "Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: Environmental and Disaster Management Lessons" Teach-In to be Held Tuesday November, 19

Tuesday, November 19, at 5pm, at the Marine Museum at Fall River (70 Water Street, Fall River, MA) SouthCoast Serves will hold its annual service showcase.

Visits with Students, Q&A Session, and Public Lecture on "How to Break Stalemates" Planned for November 20-21

Installation Celebrates New Bedford's Rich Whaling History

Josh Amaral Becomes Youngest in City's History to Hold Elected Office

Department of Educational Leadership and the Educational Leadership and Policies Studies Doctoral Program Host Conference November 15,16

Buzzards Bay Writing Project (BBWP) at UMass Dartmouth's Center for University, School and Community Partnerships (CUSP) was awarded $20,000 in funding from the National Writing Project

UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association, UMass Law Alumni Association Hold Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony

UMass Dartmouth Receives $75,000 from Hearst Foundation to Increase and Support Endeavor Scholars

Professor Kevin Stokesbury Emphasizes Cooperative Research, New Sampling Techniques, and Technology as Path to Improving Fishery Outlook

Business School Holds Visionary Event for New Space

UMass Dartmouth Researchers to Set Sail to Georges Bank to Estimate Flounder, Groundfish Abundance

The Massachusetts Appeals Court will sit in the UMass Law Moot Courtroom Thursday, November 14, from 9am to 12pm

Funding Will Support UMass Dartmouth's Increased Enrollment

Toe bones reveal developmental rules of skeletal construction

Funded through a National Science Foundation Award, Facility will be Important Academic, Research Resource

A special holiday program on Norman Rockwell presented by guest speaker Charles Flint at UMass Dartmouth on December 15 is from 2-4 p.m. at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room, 285 Old Westport Road. Free and open to the public.

Business School to Hold Visionary Event for New Space November 6

Cyber Security Remains an Academic and Research Focus for UMass Dartmouth's Faculty and Students

Dean Mary Lu Bilek Honored at Top Women of Law event Sponsored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

The UMass Dartmouth Observatory free open house and night-sky viewing session Saturday,November 2, 7:30 PM. Viewing will take place through the Observatory's 16-inch telescope and other telescopes operated by ASSNE members. In the event of cancellation, an announcement will be available Saturday around 5 PM at www.assne.org or by calling (508) 999-8715 for a recorded message.

World Series Message

Community Responsibility Emphasized, Game Viewing Activities Scheduled

Good Evening Red Sox and Corsair Nation

Rabbi Jacqueline Satlow to Share Her Experiences and Insights

Local High School Interns will Present Recently Released Report November 1

UMass Dartmouth's Center for University, School, and Community Partnerships (CUSP) in Year 3 of ESE RTTT Project SUCCESS

Chancellor's Letter on Sustainability

The Boivin Center for French Language and Culture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth announces its first program of the fall season, "An Evening in Paris" with Professor Emeritus of History, Charles Rearick. The event is November 4 at 7p.m. in the Library Grand Reading Room.

Charlton College of Business Professor Adam Sulkowski to Present at UN Climate Summit November 20 in Poland, Collaboration with Students on Local Projects in Massachusetts Contributed to Expertise on Environmental Impact Reporting

Law School Receives Top Ranking from Nationally Recognized Lawyers of Color

Dr. Michel's Election Testament to Outstanding Service and Commitment

Professors Jing Wang's and Harvey Goldman's "Wiretap" to be Shown with Works from Around the Globe

Fans of the Paranormal to Gather for Documentary Premiere October 20

Teacher's Views on Parents, Curriculum, and Career and College Readiness Analyzed by UMass Dartmouth Department of Public Policy

Film Details 2006 Tragic LGBT Hate Crime at Puzzles Lounge in New Bedford

$300,000 in Funding Supports Initiative to Take on Sexual Assault

Professors Receive over $400,000 in New Grant Funding

UMass Dartmouth Engineering Without Borders Student Chapter Holds Presentation on Project to Help Village Access Clean Water Supply

Dr. Timothy D. Walker Named New Press Director for Tagus Press

Ocean Glider Successfully Recovered by Team from UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology

Students and Faculty Join Governor at Start of Massachusetts Cyber-Security Competition

SouthCoast Women Leaders to Discuss Leadership in Transition

More Than 60 Students Part of Inaugural Induction of Alpha Eta Alpha

Students Return from Second Trip of 5 year Project to Help Village Access Clean Water Supply

Discussion Focused on Anti-Colonialism and Justice takes place October 3

Inaugural Induction of Alpha Eta Alpha to Take Place Tuesday, October 1

UMass Dartmouth's Ocean Glider on Final Leg of Mid-Atlantic Trip

New Simulation Lab Provides Nursing Students Multifunctional Teaching and Learning Resource

UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual & Performing Arts to Present Exhibition Celebrating Life and Work of Photographer and Educator, Opening Reception Today, Thursday, September 26

Mechanical Engineering Alumnus Coming Back to UMass Dartmouth

Peace Tree Plantings Conclude Week of Reflection, Remembrance, and Service

Dedication of New Nursing Simulation Lab to take place Wednesday, September 25, 2013

UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST), in partnership with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), is pleased to announce the formation of the Massachusetts Marine Fisheries Institute Advisory Council.

Peace Tree Plantings on Saturday, September 21st to Conclude Week of Reflection, Remembrance, and Service

Professor Receives $148,448 in Funding to Test for Genetic Link between Stress and Growth Rate in Wild & Domesticated Rainbow Trout

UMass Dartmouth Opens New Hall-Hildreth IDEAStudio, Common Work Space Brings Artists and Engineers Together

Ribbon Cutting for Interdisciplinary Research Studio to take place Monday, September 16th

Stefani Koorey to speak on Lizzie Borden at the Fall River Marine Museum September 26th

The UMass Dartmouth Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality is proud to present the Educating for Change Media Literacy Conference, September 28 and 29.

UMass Dartmouth Physics Professor Grant O'Rielly has been awarded $249,695 from the National Science Foundation to engage undergraduate students from UMass Dartmouth and other regional colleges in his research program at the MAX-lab research facility (www.maxlab.lu.se) in Lund, Sweden for the next three years.

Media Advisory: UMass Dartmouth to Open New Academic Year New Students move in September 1

In the past year, the Fortune 500 have increased their adoption of blogging by six percent, their use of Twitter for corporate communications by four percent, and their use of Facebook pages by four percent. Sixty-nine percent of the 2013 Fortune 500 use YouTube, an increase of seven percent from 2012.

For the second year in a row, Washington Monthly has ranked UMass Dartmouth at #25 on its list of best master's institutions in the United States, which focuses on the impacts a university has on individuals and communities.

Independent task force report applauds UMass Dartmouth for swift and skillful management, highlights key improvements made since April 19, and recommends additional actions.

European Union Ambassador to the United States João Vale de Almeida will visit UMass Dartmouth at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. His visit will include a tour of the Ferreira Mendes Portuguese-American Archives and a public discussion at the Grand Reading Room of the Claire T. Carney Library. The public is invited to the public discussion at 3:30 p.m.

AffordableCollegesOnline measures impact of college education on lifetime earnings; UMass Dartmouth graduates can expect $698,400 benefit

The UMass Dartmouth Charlton College of Business has renewed its exchange agreement with Ostfalia University which works closely with the Volkswagen Group. Both the University and Volkwagen's world headquarters are located in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Visit by Vice President and Congressman Markey follows U.S. Senate Forum with Gabriel Gomez

2013 Senate Forum announced

Dr. Maureen Hall endows Ruel J. and Patricia A. Hall Educational Scholarship for India Fund

2010 graduates present "Survival Guide for the First-Year Teacher"

Eighth annual festival sponsored in part by the Town of Dartmouth

One Run for Boston's 3,000 mile relay from California to Massachusetts starts Friday; UMass Dartmouth relay participants will join One Run for final segment on June 30th to support victims of Boston Marathon Tragedy

UMass Dartmouth MFAs show their art in Boston; alums invited

Interim Dean Angappa Gunasekaran takes up post permanently

Three-person panel will examine policies and procedures related to public safety. Montana State University president will chair.

Dartmouth resident Dr. Avijit Gangopadhyay continues to help build Indian oceanography; will research currents in Bay of Bengal; ninth Fulbright recipient in four years for UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth art professor beats field of 500 to win $30k grant

$10,000 in scholarships available for students; Courses run from June 24 to July 26; Still time to apply

UMass Dartmouth launches strategic planning effort

Sheri McCoy '80, CEO of Avon Products, delivers undergraduate commencement address, receives honorary Doctor of Business; Robert Karam '67, and James Karam '71, receive Chancellor's Distinguished Service Medals; First commencement for Chancellor Grossman

Students, faculty, alumni and residents throughout the region will participate in 55-mile relay to support the One Fund and highlight spirit of UMass campus community

The Hon. Phillip Rapoza, Chief Justice of Mass. Court of Appeals, delivers graduate address, receives honorary Doctor of Law; Moment of Silence honors victims of Boston Marathon bombings; Torch Relay announced to raise funds for One Fund

Advisory: UMass Dartmouth Commencement details

Renee Buisson named Assistant Chancellor for Marketing

Old Dominion Vice President of Research to lead academic and student affairs

Sheri McCoy '80, CEO of Avon Products, to deliver undergraduate commencement address, receive honorary Doctor of Business; the Hon. Phillip Rapoza, Chief Justice of Mass. Court of Appeals, to deliver graduate address, receive honorary Doctor of Law; Robert Karam '67, and James Karam '71, to receive Chancellor's Distinguished Service Medals; First commencement for Chancellor Grossman

Danvers native Lauren Underwood was honored by Governor Deval Patrick in a State House ceremony today

"G4G" leadership includes founder with Fall River roots, board member who is New Bedford native, Dartmouth resident; G4G and University's Kaput Center continue collaboration with 3rd annual on-campus science day

Talks Explore the Origin, Politics and Future of Paul Rudolph's Architectural design of the UMass Dartmouth Campus

UMass Dartmouth students' Guatemala work wins national recognition

Please return to this page for updates as the UMass Dartmouth community moves forward after the Boston Marathon tragedy. As Chancellor Grossman wrote to students, faculty and staff, "We stand together. Together we are ... UMass Dartmouth Strong."

Erin Dziedzic '03 continues fast rise in art world

UMass Dartmouth Career Center to hold Career Expo 2013 on April 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Tripp Athletic Center.

HUD announces National Fair Housing Collegiate Partnership Campaign with UMass Law

Makes case for comprehensive K-12 partnerships, more attention to regional health disparities; and accelerated technology transfer

Ceremony ends three-year, $48 million renovation; celebrates Inauguration Week

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman to be formally inaugurated on April 4, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Main Auditorium

The David Bindman Ensemble Residency at UMASS Dartmouth April 1-6

The David Bindman Ensemble will be in residence at UMASS Dartmouth during the week of April 1-6. The group will participate in a diverse range of activities, including classes, concerts, and collaborations with students and members of the community.

NSF Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship Summer Institute Allows UMass Dartmouth Students to Explore Education Careers

Prof. Clorinda Donato to deliver Esposito lecture, "Queen of Her Own Big Time: Adriana Trigiani Reimagines Italian American Women's Fiction"

UMass Dartmouth to bestow honorary degree as part of performance, capping several days of master classes, other events

UMass Dartmouth in the top 20 colleges nationwide for service; UMass Dartmouth only top honoree in Mass., among two in New England; Students performed 192,000+ hours of community service and volunteerism last year

Animation Career Review ranks CVPA's Design Department 45 out 400+ schools in United States

U.S. Attorney General lauds the "particular mission of this remarkable place" to train public-interest lawyers

GoLocal's 2nd Annual Super Ranking based on 60+ factors

Jazz invitational concert and music clinic hosed by UMass Dartmouth Department of Music

Observatory open house is March 2 at 7:30 p.m. weather permitting.

Publishers Weekly calls book "haunting, touching, troubling, inspiring, and informative"

Festivities from Feb. 11 through Feb. 20 focus on "the reality and coolness of evolution"

"East/West: A Survey of Contemporary Printmaking" runs through March 14

UMass Dartmouth Multicultural Celebration cancelled due to weather

The Claire T. Carney Library Associates annual Literary Author Talk entitled, Mystery in the Afternoon: Three Famous Writers Share Their Secrets, hosted by Prof. Mel B. Yoken is March 10 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Woodland Commons, UMass Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth.

Packed schedule explores the crossroads of freedom and equality

UMass Dartmouth's Frederick Douglass Unity House kicks off Black History Month with art gallery opening

Supports nearly all conclusions in new statewide report, "Renewing the Social Compact"

Deans Adrian Tio of New Bedford and Steven Lohrenz of Marion, lecturer Peter Geisser of Cranston, RI, honored

$750,000 grant, two national prize-winners cement University's reputation for quality in sonic research

Project SUCCESS program training 150+ mentors, retain new teachers in "high-need" areas

1/24: Photography Exhibit "Exploring Urban Identities in De-industrialized Cities"

UMass School of Law Open House, January 24

"Soft opening" at start of semester marks end of major construction, capping 3-year, $45 million renovation

7:45 a.m., January 25, 2013 at Woodland Commons, UMass Dartmouth

Jessica N. Pabón '01 discusses female graffiti artists in TEDxWomen talk

Prof. João Paraskeva, of Marion, honored

Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research to be led by Dr. Sigal Gottlieb

Performances will highlight diversity on campus and the SouthCoast

New chemistry instrument will have broad impact on department projects