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Claire T. Carney Library at UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth ranks among top 10 public research institutions with fewer than 10,000 students

U.S. News & World Report also recognizes psychology, nursing, business, and other undergraduate programs at UMass Dartmouth

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UMass Dartmouth receives $730,000 to advance offshore wind workforce development efforts and research projects

MassCEC funding will expand paid student internships and support research on cod spawning and offshore wind monitoring

Professor Mary McCurry earns Fulbright Scholar award to advance compassionate nursing care

McCurry will collaborate with Edinburgh Napier University to reduce stigma around drug use and improve care

Aerial view of Clark's Cove and the SMAST West Campus

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

Group photo of UMass Dartmouth's Quantum Research Initiative cohort, along with state officials and industry partners at the QRI kickoff event

Quantum Research Initiative kicks off at UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth brings together academia, government, and industry to build the quantum workforce of the future

Melissa Cronin, assistant professor of fisheries oceanography at SMAST, leader of the Shared Seas lab

New lab at SMAST focuses on fishing communities and manta ray conservation

National Geographic explorer Melissa Cronin leads the Shared Seas lab at SMAST

SMAST partners with New Bedford Port Authority to study the effects of wind energy areas on commercial fishing operations

The partnership is supported by a $419K grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

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UMass Dartmouth receives $100,000 for shuttle service connecting campus to South Coast Rail

Funding secured by state Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral ‘78 will improve transportation access for students and strengthen connections to New Bedford and Fall River

Charlton launches paid fellowships connecting students with the Blue Economy

Twenty business students will apply classroom learning to projects with regional companies and organizations

UMass Dartmouth to celebrate student project uncovering local Revolutionary War history

November 17 event recognizes student scholars whose research highlights the overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots

Inside UMassD: November 5, 2026

Campus Community Accomplishments

Miles Sundermeyer and Tyler Knapp preparing to launch the MARACOOS-007 underwater glider

UMass Dartmouth researchers help improve hurricane forecasts

An autonomous underwater vehicle launched by SMAST during a powerful nor’easter contributes to the national hurricane forecasting toolkit

Inside UMassD October 29, 2026

Campus Community Accomplishments

UMD faculty recognized among the world’s leading scientists and scholars

UMass Dartmouth faculty have been named to the 2026 Top 2% Scientists and Highly Ranked Scholars lists, including several ranked in the top ten of their subspecialties

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Catalina Román PhD '26: Growing through research and community

SMAST doctoral student from Chile combines fisheries research, student leadership, and mentorship while building connections across borders

Emily Philbrook '27: Advocating for others

A former teacher builds her advocacy skills through clinical work, a Rappaport Fellowship, and a commitment to public service

Phyllis Bruce-Cuffy pictured outside the MacLean Campus Center.

Phyllis Bruce-Cuffy '28: A dream worth pursuing

At 64, the UMass Dartmouth business student is embracing campus life, from roommates and tutoring to career fairs and plans to study abroad

Ben Dacosta '27: From classroom knowledge to career momentum

With a full-time job offer secured before his senior year, Dacosta continues to explore data science through AI, financial technology, and music visualization.

Bioengineering student Kavya Shah standing in front of the campus quad

Kavya Shah '29: The right place for bold ideas

The bioengineering major who forged a new university-industry partnership shows what can happen when a motivated student meets an institution ready to help her bring bold ideas to life.