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UMass Dartmouth receives $1.1M state grant to expand geothermal energy system

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources funding will expand geothermal system to additional campus buildings

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UMass Dartmouth receives $1.1M state grant to expand geothermal energy system

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources funding will expand geothermal system to additional campus buildings

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UMass Dartmouth appoints Judite Vamvakides vice chancellor for advancement

Experienced higher education fundraising leader to oversee university advancement, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy

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Inside UMassD July 9, 2026

Campus Community Accomplishments

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Charlton College of Business maintains AACSB accreditation, placing UMass Dartmouth among the world’s top business schools

Reaccreditation recognizes Charlton’s commitment to academic quality, faculty excellence, student success, and regional economic impact

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UMass Dartmouth researchers win MIT Sea Grant for shellfish water quality project

Researchers will deploy micro-underwater vehicles and fluorescent sensors to improve wastewater monitoring near shellfish aquaculture areas

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Inside UMassD June 25, 2026

Campus Community Accomplishments

College of Engineering’s fluids lab to see major upgrade
College of Engineering’s fluids lab to see major upgrade

A matching gift donation from Mitch Winkler’80 fuels the lab’s modernization

Feature Stories

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Heather Cachia '26: Designing spaces that feel like home
Interior architecture + design student found community, confidence, and a career path at UMass Dartmouth
John Augusta MS '26 and his family posing with Arnie at Commencement
John Augusta MS '26: Airman, father, student
Active Air Force member and father of two graduates with MS in psychology
Ancil Alexander pictured with his All-American medal and trophy at the 2026 Track & Field National Championships
Ancil Alexander '28: Golden opportunities
Taunton native is one of Division III's top throwers—and he's just getting started
UMassD Online Student Stacey Snow
Stacey Snow ‘26: Building a new path through environmental policy
Seeking a new way to make an impact, Stacey Snow enrolled at UMass Dartmouth to turn her environmental engineering expertise into policy advocacy.
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Jessica Welsh '26: Code meets community
First-generation student Jess Welsh blends computer science and community, building real-world solutions while helping students find their place.
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Meet Dean Philip Scher
Philip Scher aims to further interdisciplinarity in the College of Arts and Sciences
Physics major and hockey player Graham Burke '26
Graham Burke '26: Breaking the mold
Physics researcher and hockey goalie Graham Burke ’26 proves you don’t have to choose between intellectual curiosity and athletic ambition.
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Antonella Goncalves '26: The power of positivity
Nursing major and soccer captain finds research inspiration through overcoming ACL injury
Eman Khwaja standing on a boat with a whale surfacing in the background
Eman Khwaja ‘26: Diversifying STEM through whale TikToks
Integrative biology PhD student shares her humpback whale research on social media while completing National Science Foundation Fellowship

Events

Jul
20
11:00AM
First-Year Career Academy: Discover Your Path
Connect who you are with availability possibilities for majors, careers, and campus life.
Jul
21
11:00AM
First-Year Career Academy: Handshake 101 - Your Campus Career App
Get an introduction to Handshake - the app that connects you to employers and our office!
Jul
21
1:00PM
MS Thesis Defense by Kyla Lockhart, Cranberry Leaf Extracts as a Tool Against Staphylcoccus aureus: Composition and Biofilm Inhibitory Properties
MS Thesis Defense by Kyla Lockhart
Jul
22
11:00AM
First-Year Career Academy: Handshake Pro - Get noticed by employers
Take the next step and learns tips to becoming a pro at using Handshake
Jul
23
11:00AM
First-Year Career Academy: Resume Remix - Build Your First College Resume
Craft your first college resume and prepare to dazzle potential employers.
Jul
27
12:00PM
Physics Master of Science Thesis Defense by Sara Gholamhoseinian
Modeling Spin-Dependent Detectability in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy with a Calibrated Normalizing
Aug
3
11:00AM
Non-Invasive Fairness Drift Monitor for Machine Learning Models Using Conformance Constraints
CIS Master's Thesis Defense by Raquel Ana Magalhaes Bush
Aug
11
10:00AM
Demonstrating and Characterizing Frog-Boiling Poisoning Against Drift-Aware Continual Learners
CIS Master's Thesis Defense by Henry Thompson
Aug
31
11:00AM
Speak Up: Dramatic Dialogues for Balsam Hall & Commuters A-L
Class of 2030 theatre event
Aug
31
12:15PM
Speak Up: Dramatic Dialogues for Spruce Hall & Commuters M-Z
Class of 2030 theatre event
Sep
1
10:30AM
Convocation
Class of 2030 event
Sep
1
11:30AM
Campus-wide Picnic
Enjoy barbecue, mingle with friends, take home prizes, and more!
Sep
1
2:00PM
First Generation Student Welcome Reception
First Generation Student Welcome Reception
Sep
8
12:30PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 1
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
8
5:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 2
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
9
12:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 3
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
9
11:00AM
Bella's 2nd Birthday Party
Celebrating Bella's 2nd Birthday
Sep
9
4:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 4
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
9
5:00PM
Semester in the City - Pizza Party Info Session
Enjoy some pizza and learn about the Semester in the City Internship Program.
Sep
10
12:30PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 5
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
10
4:00PM
The Washington Center - Pizza Party Info Session
Enjoy some pizza and learn about The Washington Center internship program!
Sep
10
5:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 6
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
10
7:00PM
NSFW Coloring & Conversation
Join us for adult coloring and conversation about bodies & sex. Free snacks!
Sep
13
12:00PM
9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance
Sharing the Harvest Community Farm
Sep
15
1:00PM
Campus & Community Hiring Fair
Find your opportunity! Met employers looking for part-time hires, interns, and volunteers.
Sep
15
3:00PM
LGBTQIA+ Mingle
Meet new friends, learn about the Center, and grab a bite to eat!
Sep
16
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter event
Sep
21
12:00PM
International Day of Peace
Day of Peace
Sep
23
9:00AM
Meet the Firms
Ready, Corsairs? Come meet recruiters, learn about opportunities in accounting and finance.
Sep
28
7:00PM
Unpacking Relationships
Recognizing Red Flags, Building Healthy Relationships, and Supporting Friends Struggling with Both
Oct
13
10:00AM
Career Week: Handshake Launch
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Let's activate your Handshake account.
Oct
13
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter Event
Oct
14
1:00PM
Career Week: How to Work a Career Fair
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Prepare for next week's Business & STEM Career Fairs.
Oct
15
3:30PM
Career Week: Create Your Elevator Pitch
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Build a quick self-introduction to use in your career journey.
Oct
16
10:00AM
Career Week: Start Your Internship/Job Search
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Let's go find your opportunity.
Oct
21
1:00PM
Business Career Fair
Come find your opportunity or build your network, Corsairs!
Oct
22
1:00PM
STEM Career Fair
Find your career opportunity or build your network in the STEM fields, Corsairs!
Nov
18
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter Event
Dec
1
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter Event
Launch UMassD events calendar