College of Arts & Sciences News

Over 100 young students gain STEM experience from scientists and researchers in collaboration with UMassD's Kaput Center

Psychology ranked among top 22% of programs in U.S.

Early-career events and real-world projects connect UMassD students to the opportunities driving the SouthCoast’s ocean economy.

UMassD faculty help LIGO uncover signal that upends black hole formation theories

Professor of Political Science recognized for exemplary teaching and service

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

Philip W. Scher, recent Divisional Dean for Social Sciences at the University of Oregon, begins August 4, 2025

This year's recipients of the Founders' Scholarship, Audrey Nortey '29 and Jack Greene '29 share a common goal— advocating for social justice.

Senator Rodrigues and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert visit the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST)

UMass Dartmouth’s Model U.N. visited a foreign embassy for the first time in club history, securing an honorable mention award at Washington D.C. conference

Interdisciplinary research center aims to support local STEM teachers

UMass Dartmouth faculty members reflect on the impact and their connections to the latest prize winners

U.S. News & World Report ranks UMass Dartmouth's psychology program among the top 1/4th in the nation

University scores highly in three of its most impactful majors

The event focused on supporting and developing the next generation of educational leaders

Associate Professor of Crime and Justice Studies recognized for exemplary teaching and service

Highlights of an extraordinary academic year

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

The cohort of students from traditionally underrepresented groups gained essential career skills, networking experience, and first-hand interactions with companies in high-growth industries

From Portugal to Panama, UMassD students use spring break to make a difference

Scholarship offers a four-year "full ride" for two high-achieving Massachusetts residents

Naomi Mwangi will study Mind, Brain, Body, and Behavior at Emory University in Atlanta

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

Paper explores ecological consequences of chronic road noise near predatory environments

Two UMassD student groups won awards in the group's first international competition

From remote lectures to campus visits, local students find a supportive early college pathway through the Commonwealth Collegiate Academy program.

200 3rd to 8th-grade girls attend day of engaging STEM activities and conversations

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

"Abolish Criminology" features contributions by abolitionist professors, artists, poets, imprisoned and formerly imprisoned scholars from around the country

Psychology bachelor's program ranks in top 43%

Biochemistry professor wins two R01 grants in two months

Students earn three credits in two weeks with European peers

Associate Professor of STEM Education will conduct research in Uzbekistan during the spring semester of 2024

Scholarships cover high-achieving Massachusetts residents' tuition, fees, food, and housing for four years

Joint presentation with Japanese delegation also takes home honorable mention in NYC conference

Eleven students spent their spring break improving the health and hygiene of Guatemalan women and children

Forty participants competed on eight teams to present the best startup venture idea

Assistant Professor Raina Lamade lauded for expertise in psycho-legal areas

A year full of momentum, accomplishments, and successes

Professor Jennifer Wilson Mulnix recognized for exemplary teaching and service

Diego Alejandro Marroquin '22 awarded for commitment to community

Rodgers will compete in the 400-meter hurdles; Bennett to race in the 400-meter dash, both in Geneva, Ohio.

White will succeed Narcisse Kunda '22 at the start of the fiscal year on July 1

Event will feature special screening of two noted Holocaust films and a discussion with directors Roger Lyons and Allan Holzman

"Ukraine, Russia and Europe: What's Happening and What It All Means" on April 27 to look at evolving nature of conflict

Williams will use his extensive field research in the region to explain the latest news in the ongoing turmoil in Europe

Associate Professor Andrew Revell to use the world’s only joystick-controlled ski unit in Utah competition

Williams has written three books on the subject based on his extensive field research and experiences in Russia, Crimea, and Ukraine

Biology and marine biology alumnus offers over 25 years of experience in aquaculture, agriculture, fisheries, and food systems.

Event sponsored by the Library of Congress in tribute to Black History Month will broadcast Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

Professor Scott Field Ph.D., and graduate students Tousif Islam and Feroz H. Shaik found the first evidence for a large recoil velocity from a black hole merger

The 9th annual Leduc Center for Civic Engagement event will examine academic contributions to community development

Chancellor Professor Sigal Gottlieb, Ph.D. receives grant for computing cluster needed to develop and implement robust and scalable numerical algorithms

The program, which bridges social science and the humanities and offers a broad-based study of the criminal justice system, ranks #5 on GradReports’ 2020 Best Colleges list of 25 Best Colleges for Criminology.