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UMass Dartmouth to deploy $8M in state funding to support Blue Economy Initiatives

Funding to enhance the university’s role and positive impact on the regional blue economy and the sustainability of vital coastal and ocean resources

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1994 Corsair Football 30th Anniversary UMassD Gold Rush Win the Rep Friday September 20 Vs. Framingham State at 7pm
Corsair Football hosts Friday night Gold Rush

The UMassD tradition continues with a special halftime ceremony honoring the 1994 football team

UMass Dartmouth receives $460,000 to create volunteer corps in honor of Claire T. Carney

The Claire T. Carney Leaders Program, Carney Fellowship celebrates collaboration and commitment to education and community service

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UMass Dartmouth Recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout during the 2022 midterm elections

ALL IN Awards Day honored UMassD for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections

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A new academic year on the SouthCoast begins

UMass Dartmouth welcomed new and returning students for another extraordinary year of discovery, opportunity, and achievement

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UMass Dartmouth and Southcoast Health Launch Innovative Partnership to Advance Nurse and Allied Health Professional Education

Strengthened nursing education pipeline allows Southcoast Health nurses to earn Bachelor’s degrees from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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New Bedford teens explore marine science at UMassD

SMAST summer internship program immerses high school students in marine science research and careers in the blue economy

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UMass Law welcomes largest and most diverse class in school's history

Class of 2027 hails from 25 states, 13 countries, and 94 undergraduate institutions

Feature Stories

Feature stories
Electrical engineering graduate student Divyamaan Sahoo
Divyamaan Sahoo MS '24: The art of engineering

Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics
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Maggie McCafferty '24, '25: Leading in the lab and on the field

Bioengineering student and women's field hockey captain Maggie McCafferty found a supportive community of athletes and women in STEM at UMass Dartmouth.

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Ryan Wallace ’06 builds more than a successful career at UMass Dartmouth

Beyond being the CFO at Vineyard Offshore, Wallace is a husband, father, and friend with a profound connection to his alma mater that only keeps getting stronger.
Scholarship donor
John Babbitt & family keep parents’ memory alive through scholarship

The Babbitt Family established a scholarship for current students in memory of his mother & father, who served on the Board of Trustees during UMass Dartmouth’s early days as SMTI.
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Shaunna Lai ’05: Nursing with a blend of science and empathy

When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way.
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Silavong Phimmasone ’19: A Jack of all trades champions versatility

Former UMass Dartmouth Student Trustee and 2019 Commencement speaker “embraced the suck” to jumpstart his career and climb up the Citizens Bank food chain.
Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Ready to Pursue Justice

Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for his new role in criminal prosecution

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Melanie Veilleux '24: Graphic designer

Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences
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Colin Soares '24: Aspiring pediatrician

Medical laboratory science major is prepared for work at one of the nation's top children's hospitals before applying to medical school

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Events

Event Calendar
Sep
18
4:30PM
Retail Round Up

New to campus? Want to learn more about our dining locations? Join us in The Grove for our Retail Round Up dinner and get a taste of all our retail locations! Questions? Email us at dining@umassd.edu or message us on Instagram @UMassDEats

Sep
18
6:30PM
AST & Phi Sig Panhellenic Recruitment Philanthropy Night

Meet at the bottom of the Grove (patio). For more information, contact mbouramia@umassd.edu or atobin1@umassd.edu

Sep
18
7:00PM
NSFW Coloring Night

Adult coloring and chats about bodies & sex. Free tea & treats. Sponsored by CWGS & the Pride Alliance.

Sep
19
3:30AM
CCB Career Week - Resume & Job Search Essentials

Join the Career Center in this interactive resume and job search session. Bring a copy of your resume to make edits and receive feedback!

Sep
19
4:30PM
DIY Overnight Oats

Join us in The Grove for DIY Overnight Oats. Learn how to make tasty overnight oats to enjoy the next day! Questions? Email us at dining@umassd.edu or message us on Instagram @UMassDEats

Sep
19
6:00PM
The Portuguese & Lusophone - World Lecture Series, Ft. Katherine Vaz

Katherine Vaz will discuss her novel ABOVE THE SALT, a labor of love over fifteen years int he making, a fictional account drawing upon the true story of the Madeiran refugees who were adopted by Illinois in the era of the Civil War. Location: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: 508-997-0046