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The Charlton College of Business at UMass Dartmouth

Online programs earn national recognition in eight U.S. News & World Report rankings

Online graduate programs in business make significant strides

Research

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Members of the Kaput Center

Kaput Center wins NSF grant

Interdisciplinary research center aims to support local STEM teachers

Kathryn Wassel receives $270,000 grant for climate pollution reduction planning

Grant aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in RI and the MA SouthCoast

NASA, ESA move forward on science supported by UMass Dartmouth faculty

UMassD faculty and students play prominent role in probing the history of the universe

Graphic courtesy Tia Martineau '18 (Physics)

UMassD PhD students and faculty gain new insights on binary black holes

PhD students lead international study on gravitational waves and black hole mergers

Xiaofei Jia awarded two NIH R01 grants to study HIV-1 eradication

Biochemistry professor wins two R01 grants in two months

Biology students investigating microbiomes in Iceland

Biology class studies microbial diversity in Iceland

Students earn three credits in two weeks with European peers

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Public Policy Professor Chad McGuire

Professor Chad McGuire completes over 1200 hours of pro bono legal service for SouthCoast families in need

Public policy professor volunteers with South Coastal Counties Legal Services on probate cases for over two decades

UMass Dartmouth's Collegiate DECA team pictured at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in San Francisco, California

Collegiate DECA earns top honors at international competition in San Francisco

Four groups place in the top 15 of international challenges

Justice Serge Georges Jr. administers the Lawyer's Oath at UMass Law's orientation in 2021

Justice Serge Georges Jr. to deliver UMass Law commencement address

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice to speak on May 16 ceremony

Margaret Drew honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Associate professor to be celebrated by Massachusetts Bar Association on June 5, 2025

New Dean for the College of Engineering appointed

Robert J. Griffin, recent Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management at Roger Williams University, begins July 1

UMass Dartmouth and Town of Westport to partner on climate resiliency initiative

Initiative combines University’s commitment to blue economy innovation and Town’s planning efforts

Annual brunch, donors speak with students

UMass Dartmouth’s Scholar Day: Generosity in bloom

Annual brunch celebrates how scholarships foster meaningful connections between donors and recipients—bonds that often extend far beyond financial support.

Feature Stories

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Matthew Stearns '25: Taking the fear out of quantum physics

Physics and math double major Matthew Stearns ’25 is on a mission to demystify quantum science and help fellow students tackle intimidating subjects with confidence.

Part-time CCB Faculty, Alumni Association member, CCB alum

Michael Desmarais ’89: Carrying the blue and gold torch of education

Proud Alumni Association Board member doubles as CCB part-time faculty, continuing his family's legacy by mentoring and molding tomorrow’s leaders.

Candice Darteh '25 at the White Coat Ceremony

Candice Darteh '25: Possibilities through perseverance

Nursing student flourishes through College Now program, learning valuable skills while pursuing her passion for global healthcare.

Mechanical engineering major Alexis Medeiros '25

Alexis Medeiros '25: A real engineer

Mechanical engineering major and first-generation college student Alexis Medeiros discovered a love for research and a community of women in STEM at UMassD.

CCB scholarship student, event coordinator for BSU, HASU

Mardochee Dominique ’27 shines brighter than ever with scholarship support

With donor generosity empowering her every step forward, Dominique breaks down barriers to build the future she’s always envisioned at UMass Dartmouth.

Crime and justice studies/philosophy student Aaliyah Encarnacion '25

Aaliyah Encarnacion '25: Advocating for justice and empathy

Crime and justice studies and philosophy dual major begins her path towards becoming a defense attorney through internships and on-campus advocacy

Electrical engineering, robotics student

Leandro Neves ’25: Wired for success at UMass Dartmouth

Scholarships are the key that unlocked Neves' potential, empowering him to pursue his passion for robotics and pave the way for his future in electrical engineering.

Cameron McAlpine ’23: A Corsair committed to making an impact

McAlpine remains engaged with UMass Dartmouth through his role on the Alumni Association, proving that being a Corsair doesn't end at graduation.

Olivia DeSimone '25 in the library

Olivia DeSimone '27: Founders' Scholarship, Year One

2023 Founders' Scholarship recipient finds her place at UMassD as she navigates her first year as a health administration student in the Honors College

Events

ALANA Celebration

Presentation of traditional Ghanaian Kente cloth stoles.

Undergraduate & Graduate Student Ceremony I

Undergraduate & Graduate Student Ceremony II

New Bedford NAACP Freedom Fund Breakfast

https://naacpnewbedford.org/

28th Quarters for Christmas

28th Quarters for Christmas fundraiser

Launch UMassD events calendar