News 2016

The scholarship provides additional financial support to Massachusetts students.

The English Department has built an innovative community for students and creative writers alike.

History Professor helps students in his Warfare and Terrorism course “experience” history.

Donovan Livingston, an award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker will discuss the idea that every child has the right to “lift off” and achieve their dreams.

Follows 2016 Commencement address by national NAACP Chair Roslyn Brock

Statement from UMass Dartmouth Interim Chancellor Peyton R. Helm concerning the Black Lives Matter Flag

The Destruction of Cultural Heritage: From Napoléon to ISIS is a collection of original essays co-edited by CVPA art history professor Pamela Karimi.

Study, co-authored by UMass Dartmouth professor of oceanography, explains global significance of the Bay of Bengal's oxygen minimum zone waters

Human Rights at Home Clinic will focus on gender-based violence, unmet health needs and other human rights concerns in our local communities and beyond.

Professor Peltz-Steele reports research on civil rights in Uganda as part of panel on gender and sexual equality at Law and Society in Africa conference at University of Cape Town

LegalTech News quotes and cites research by Professor Hillary Farber concerning drones and privacy

Prof. Vachon talks law and small business at conference of Institute of Law and Economics

Dean Eric Mitnick discusses impact of American Bar Association accreditation.

The UMass Dartmouth Department of Public Safety is holding its 20th annual Quarters for Christmas fundraiser today until 2 p.m. at the Campus Center.

Commonwealth’s public law school building momentum to diversify the legal profession and expand access to justice for citizens

UMass Dartmouth cordially welcomes the honorable Pedro Pires, President Emeritus of the Republic of Cape Verde, to campus on Tuesday, December 6 for a reception at 3:00 p.m. in the Claire T. Carney Library Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Grand Reading Room.

Professor Laurel Albin speaks on ABA Standard 316 and its impact on law schools

“Mission to pursue justice” has delivered more than 87,000 hours of assistance since establishment of the state’s only public law school. Boston, Brockton, Cape Cod, Fall River, Lowell, New Bedford, Quincy, Springfield, Taunton, Worcester among the communities served.

UMass Dartmouth’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and the Institute for Ocean Research Enterprise (IORE) in Nova Scotia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen commercial and innovation ties.

Professor Peltz-Steele visits a Connecticut high school law class to talk about civil justice

A first generation college student from Fairhaven, MA, has been awarded the highly distinguished Marshall Scholarship to study in the United Kingdom

Students plan and present a public educational program on freedom of information law as a class project in Legal Skills III

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund holds its inaugural event with keynote speaker Daina Bray, general counsel of the International Fund for Animal Welfare

Forum will be moderated by UMass Dartmouth Journalism Lecturer Caitlin O'Neil

Article will run in the Summer 2017 issue of the Harvard Journal on Legislation

Professor Peltz-Steele speaks on a national conference panel on freedom of expression, privacy rights, and 'the right to be forgotten' in data protection law

Professor Jason Potter Burda's HIV prevention scholarship appears in the Journal of the International AIDS Society and in provider educational materials by the U.S. Sexuality Information & Education Council

Initiative uses single-occupancy restrooms to expand access and strengthen commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion

Professor Vachon answers business ethics questions at a presentation at Endicott College

Volunteers will help build national network of Corsairs

Exploring technologies that integrate electronics, photonics, and nanofabrications

Law students of Professor Drew appear before City Council to support passage of Freedom from Domestic Violence Resolution

Director of NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center and marine director of The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts join the Marine Fisheries Institute Advisory Council.

Two faculty and 3L student present research at faculty workshop on civil rights issues, focusing on gender and sexual-identity equality

La Toya Robertson shares her story about adversity and triumph on November 4.

Professor Peltz-Steele presents paper on the language of comedy at Lenny Bruce conference, Comedy and the Constitution, at Brandeis University

DPS forms Public Safety Advisory Board comprised of community members representing faculty, staff and students.

Department of Public Safety announces arrival of a new drug disposal kiosk

Dr. Jonathan Kozol, author of Savage Inequalities, will offer remarks

Director of Campus Compact was awarded the 2016 K. Julie McCarthy Community Spirit Awards, which recognizes individuals who are active in efforts to preserve buildings and educate about the importance of historic preservation.

Professors Duncan and Rudko join guest speaker Dr. Steven Lichtman to imagine a liberal majority on the U.S. Supreme Court

Mystical Arts of Tibet celebration will also include week-long sand-painting demonstration and exhibit.

Three professors appear at New England Clinical Conference at Boston University

University earns national finalist designation for economic opportunity initiatives, and national distinction for general community service, education, and interfaith efforts

$15 million, 22,000 square foot expansion made possible by Charlton Trust, creates technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces

Professor Ralph Clifford has been elected Vice-Chair of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals

New facility, made possible by the Charlton Foundation, was led by businessman and philanthropist Chuck Charlton.

Owen Nichols, who is pursing his studies at SMAST, is the second recipient of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s John Annala Fishery Leadership Award.

Megan Beyer JD '16 is the first Rappaport Fellow from UMass Law.

Since graduating in 2012, Liberal Arts alum Jeremy Hunt has been following his passion. His lastest stop is New Haven, CT.

Professor Rudko led a Massachusetts CLE panel.

Professor Jason Burda presented at the US Conference on AIDS

$600K grant to increase autonomy in the tuna-shaped BIOSwimmer

Fugate’s path to UMass Dartmouth began in high school when she developed an interest in psychology during an introductory course.

$55 million 76,000 square foot facility in New Bedford, the nation’s #1 fishing port, is being built in partnership with state Division of Marine Fisheries

John F. Quinn, director of public interest law programs at UMass Law, was elected chairman of the New England Fishery Management Council.

President Meehan: “Aiming high… and intend to attract the very best”

Initiative focused on Westport River is part of $4.6 million program to protect southeast New England coastal watersheds through innovative “soft solutions”

UMass Dartmouth uses essay contest to engage new students in campus values.

Appointments demonstrate ongoing investment in core mission

Professor Peltz-Steele has presented at a conference on sport policy.

Professor Vachon led a meeting of an ABA group.

Charlton College of Business achieves Top 150 national ranking, College of Nursing PhD program cited as "Best Value" by ValueColleges

Goal of program is to increase number of nursing faculty and undergraduate program capacity

Medora LaPlante began her service at 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance High School Civic Leadership Institute

Funding will support the maritime economy by fostering a trained workforce, investing in essential infrastructure, and supporting advanced research and development

Professor Peltz-Steele published an article in the Indiana Journal of International and Comparative Law.

Peltz-Steele has published a contribution to an ABA compilation.

Ocean Server Technology will employ 17 in Fall River after move from Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Professor Peltz-Steele has launched a new blog, "The Savory Tort."

Ocean Server Technology will employ 17 in Fall River after move from Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Calls on Class of 2020 to "encounter each other with open minds, acknowledging that our preconceived notions may be wrong, that others may be right, that we learn more by listening than by shouting."

Class of 2020 arrives Sept. 4, new Charlton College building opens, university-wide “This We Believe” dialogue launched

Construction of memorial site in recognition of Town’s 350th birthday and University’s 50th birthday underway

The technology-rich environment is designed to enhance teaching and learning experience

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center funds Massachusetts Research Partnership between UMass Dartmouth and five area academic and research institutions.

Biology student Elizabeth Cross experiences life as an Ivy League researcher and learns more about kidneys than she thought possible.

Professor Vachon analyzes Market Basket events of summer 2014 and describes importance of effective management when big business comes to small towns

Professor Ho has published an article in the Kentucky Law Journal

“Giving is Living” event inaugurates the Rev. Dr. Robert Lawrence Lecture Series

Professor Vachon has published an article in the Mitchell Hamline Law Review.

Steel beam makes it way to UMass Dartmouth quad in celebration of new building construction milestone

Coastal observing system will assist in capturing ocean data on several Northeastern islands

Professor Jason Potter Burda presented at Lavender Law.

Pact results from 2015 university visit by Iceland delegation and U.S. Ambassador Robert Barber

This past spring Renee joined UMass Dartmouth's online community as a Liberal Arts major with concentrations in Sociology and English.

Veteran returns to college as a way to cope with life after his military service.

Professor Nancy O’Connor and Professor Tara Rajaniemi were awarded a $343,070 grant through the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Grant Program to provide hands-on research opportunities for young undergraduate researchers and scientists.

The Spotlight Program brings students to campus, so they can experience college while still in high school.

Crime and Justice Studies alumna uses her passion as the foundation for her doctoral studies.

Researchers at UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology will showcase work at Fifth Annual Boston Seafood Festival

UMass Dartmoutth, WPI scientists partner on research published in international journal

Public Policy Professor Mark Paige: Linking employment status value-added models based on standardized test scores “is unfair and flawed”

Onboard 3D camera system aimed at reducing monitoring costs and increasing fish count accuracy

UMass Dartmouth School of Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) researchers examine significant impact of climate change on sea ice variation

Six area students will share $28,000 in scholarships from the James J. Karam Scholarship Fund.

Harold and Virginia Lash Scholarships will support students in nursing, bioengineering, computer science, management information systems, and English

UMassD alum and shark expert Dr. Craig P. O’Connell tests his harmless shark repellent on recent episode of Shark Week

John Quinn, Director of Public Interest Law Program and External Partnerships at the UMass School of Law - Dartmouth, is the July 2016 CARES recipient (Chancellor's Award Recognizing Excellence in Service).

Budget includes $450,000 for School for Marine Science and Technology and $100,000 for Cranberry Health Research Center.

Dr. Koop was awarded a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for her proposal, "Transmission of apicomplexan infection and development of gray meat in Atlantic sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus."

Three-year study based on nitrous oxide cycling will provide relevant data to the Arctic science community and contribute to STEM workforce development

Initiative seeks to bring innovative educational, research and product prototyping capabilities to the institutes, universities and commercial enterprises in India while also generating revenue to support the CIE’s regional business incubation efforts.

Leading scientist at School for Marine Science & Technology shares her expertise on the impacts of climate change

The award is give 12 regional law students who demonstrate a comprehension of the ethical challenges faced in law practice.

Grants include UMass Dartmouth research and outreach related to New Bedford's anti-slavery history, concussion-preventing materials, bio-degradable plastics for medical use, and partnership with Provincetown

The Office of the Provost at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is happy to announce that Dr. Eric Mitnick has been appointed the Interim Dean of the University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth, where he has served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs since 2014.

The AEPL conference will explore layers of literacy−from immersion to reflection−in hopes of suggesting a shift in how schools approach teaching.

Describes economic, cultural and civic impact of UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth's to honor victims of Orlando tragedy June 16 with bells, rainbow lighting and flags lowered to half staff.

UMass Dartmouth puts policy and science into action

Community Companions: Collaboration and Celebration! is an event that celebrates a 15-year commitment to community service through experiential learning.

Research team will tag juvenile monkfish to track movement and estimate growth

CAS recognizes and celebrates student academic achievement

Donahue Institute study finds return on state investment is nearly 7 to 1, including 2,255 jobs beyond the campus

College of Engineering Assistant Professor Lance Fiondella awarded Office of Naval Research Summer Fellowship

Community Development Clinic (CDC) students provided legal services to varied clients during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Online student Michael Weber will complete his undergraduate education after a fifteen-year hiatus.

Public Policy Center Executive Director Michael Goodman offers his thoughts on some new economic realities

Professor McGuire to speak on coastal resiliency planning June 13

School for Marine Science & Technology Professor Wendell Brown and team have deployed ocean glider “Blue” to capture ocean data in preparation for summer hurricane season

Artwork of MFA graduates on display at Bromfield Gallery through June 26

Jacob Miller ’16 and James Ferguson ’16 create “The Common Project” to inspire, promote, and sustain community through story telling

Over the past four years, Mr. Klamen has served as Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Northwest

Members of the Class of 2016 share their plans for what comes next following their time at UMassD

UMass Dartmouth’s ocean glider “Blue” captures late spring Cold Pool ocean data in preparation for the summer hurricane season

UMass Dartmouth's Alpha Eta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi recognize the best of the best and induct them into the International Honor Society of Education

Kristina Monteiro ’10 MA ’12 earns PhD and is the Assistant Director of Assessment & Evaluation at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

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Members of the Class of 2016 offer words of wisdom and advice to current and future Corsairs

Katrina Semich, English and Women's and Gender Studies alumna, recently secured a position as a development associate with Marie Stopes International-US (MSI-US).

University celebrates UMass Law Class of 2016

Faculty and staff from all corners of the university came together this weekend to create Commencement 2016. The festivities conclude Monday with the School of Law ceremony.

University celebrates arts and sciences students at Saturday ceremony

Urges graduates to "go for it."

University celebrates engineering, visual and performing arts, nursing, and marine science students during afternoon ceremony

582 students earn degrees from Charlton College of Business; 147 MBAs awarded

The first student from UMass Law to be accepted as a Rappaport fellow, Megan Beyer JD '16 chose UMass Law because of its public interest mission.

Truman Scholar Jacob Miller ’16 recognized for academic and civic achievements

University celebrates first graduating class as Doctoral Research University

Accreditation is the highest award a Massachusetts police department can earn by the Commission

John Ferguson ’17 prepares for 70 day, 4,000 mile journey of a lifetime from Baltimore to Portland, Oregon through 4K for Cancer program

Dozens recognized for commitment to UMassD at annual leadership banquet

Nearly 2,000 members of the Class of 2016 will receive undergraduate and graduate diplomas over the course of four Commencement ceremonies

UMass Dartmouth shines spotlight on faculty commitment to civic engagement

UMass Dartmouth shines spotlight on community commitment to civic engagement

Nearly 2,000 to receive diplomas

UMass Law Professor Irene Scharf offers her reaction to the 2-1 decision and what legal options are left for the three-time Super Bowl MVP

Dr. Miles Sundermeyer recently participated in the STEM Academy’s inaugural “Exploration & Discovery Day" to discuss career paths in the field of ocean sciences with 7th and 8th grade students.

Upwards of 40 teams coming together to compete in 54-hour, weekend-long startup competition

Highly acclaimed poet to read from award winning works as part of University’s celebration of National Poetry Month

In his op-ed for The Standard-Times, Dr. Helm highlights the many ways in which UMass Dartmouth is "deeply, firmly rooted in the SouthCoast."

Sigma Xi Exhibit beginning today part of a series of events and program showcasing intellectual prowess and research at the undergraduate and graduate level

Hundreds of students, families, and community members to participate in event raising funds toward American Cancer Society

Professor Amit Tandon to discuss U.S.-India collaboration to study the conditions that create monsoons April 19

Close to 100 poster exhibitions will be on display demonstrating intellectual prowess and research of UMass Dartmouth undergraduate and graduate students

Ausubel Pichardo '16 among honorees at Reverend Dr. Robert Lawrence Civic Engagement Summit

University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to host Startup Weekend April 22-24

Umass Dartmouth professor of engineering and marine science unlocks the mysteries of monsoons.

The following is an opinion piece, published in the April 14-21, 2016 issue of 'The Torch', written by Interim Chancellor Peyton R. Helm on the issue of sexual assaults on college campuses.

Michael Souza values the skills he learned as a liberal arts major, and he shares how they help make him successful today.

Privacy, racial profiling, Supreme Court, immigration, and more to be discussed at UMass Club in Boston

Renee Laurencelle ’15, of Tyngsboro, MA to run for third year in a row as a member of the Run For Krystle team

University community invited to screening of ‘Compared to What?’ followed by Q&A with the former congressman

70-plus students to volunteer during week dedicated to those who give back

Professor Hillary Farber to offer insight on recent cases and controversies involving drones

Dr. Jane Goodall's visit to campus spreads message of inspiration and hope

Dr. Jane Goodall will tour fair prior to 7 p.m. lecture

Winners announced for essay contest held in conjunction with Dr. Jane Goodall’s visit to UMass Dartmouth

Students form local chapter of youth-led community action and learning program of the Jane Goodall Institute

Details regarding Green Fair, Essay Contest, Eco-Float parade, and public lecture

Series of poetry readings are planned on campus during the national literary celebration

Series of events planned to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it

Local chapter encourages students to ‘think globally and act locally’

Dustin Roderigues ’17, of Westport, MA utilizing resources at University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship to help launch open source electric vehicle company

Participate in survery for opportunity to win Apple iPad mini, Apple TV console, and tickets to the Red Sox

Pre-Dental Society plans several oral health presentations for local youth this month

Massachusetts Bar Association organizes panel on the impact of drones on individual rights

Election packets now available for students interested in holding a position as a Student Government Association Senator, Student Trustee, Class Officer, or Student Fee Allocation Committee Member

School of Law Professor Shaun Spencer offers his reaction to the battle being watched by anyone and everyone who owns a smartphone.

All majors welcome to learn about how to start a student-run business on campus

University community and general public invited to join a discussion on race, religion, and service-building bridges that empower and strengthen our communities

Women’s and Gender Studies Professor Kristen Abatsis, author of ‘The Green Solution to Breast Cancer: A Promise for Prevention’, to speak on breast cancer activism March 30

Goal to place power to create solutions in hands of young people

Novelist, Poet, and Memoirist will perform a reading of her poetry during National Poetry Month

President of BK Nation to offer keynote address at 14th annual MLK Breakfast

More than 60 members of the UMass system attended the annual symposium to present the research being conducted across all UMass campuses.

Faculty to join Dr. Thorne to discuss the science of ‘Interstellar’

UMass Law Review to host roundtable discussion featuring police chiefs, judges, and doctors April 8

UMass Dartmouth researchers awarded $239,898 through Commonwealth’s Seaport Economic Council Program

19 students from across Massachusetts travel to Durham to help build homes for families in need during Alternative Spring Break

Applications/Nominations are due Friday, April 1st by 5 p.m.

Now in its second year, ‘Bridging the Atlantic’ project continues research completed in the Azores last year related to men who were deported from the U.S. to the Azores

UMass Dartmouth hosts 2016 University of Massachusetts Intercampus Marine Science (IMS) Research Symposium

Demolition of Naval Reserve Building clears way for construction of new 76,000-square-foot facility for University’s School for Marine Science and Technology

In his recital, John T. La Barbera traces the history of stringed instruments from Renaissance Italy to the jazz scene in Brazil.

Members of University community are cordially invited to participate in exhibition to learn about the research being performed by their UMassD colleagues and students

University’s Master of Science in Healthcare Management earns high marks from Master’s Programs Guide; MS in Healthcare Management to be offered online beginning Fall 2016

UMass Dartmouth to once again host FIRST® Robotics Competition at Tripp Athletic Center

Message from Chancellor Randy Helm to the campus community on his first day

Screenings of film and panel discussion on the science behind it planned for March 29

70-plus students showcase works in ‘Together: Junior Design Exhibition’

The Intercampus Marine Science Research Symposium celebrates cutting-edge research being conducted by students and faculty from all five UMass campuses.

Alumni returned to campus to join conversation on innovation March 8

Reception for ‘March of the Unwavering’ takes place during AHA! Night March 10

Statement from Acting Chancellor Gerry Kavanaugh

University’s Fitzpatrick Luso-American Endowment and Fall River Public Schools Fine Arts Department invite community to join celebration of Portuguese heritage and culture

Dr. Turner will discuss his research results based on nearly 30 years of environmental monitoring in Buzzards Bay.

University’s Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality (CWGS) organizes series of events to celebrate Women's History Month

Margie’s success is a direct result of her undergraduate degree

UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology associate professor and research associate shed light on cod population dynamics and address fisheries problems by using various tagging methods.

‘Temper Literary Review’ now accepting writing and artwork submissions for 2016 edition

Transportation available to off-campus polling places

Three recent law graduates to return to campus to discuss how they are utilizing their JDs at the Massachusetts State House

Comedian, writer, producer, and blogger to offer keynote remarks at Women’s History Month kick-off event

Award to recognize community member who has demonstrated sustained commitment to civic engagement

‘Local Party Organizations in the Twenty-First Century’ examines critically important role of local political parties in American politics

Charlton College of Business Marketing Professor Dr. Nora Barnes offers her reaction to the social media network going beyond the ‘like’

Assistant Professor of Photography Sarah Malakoff to discuss her recent work at ARNIE Talk March 9

Superior Court Judge Rafi Yessayan and former U.S. Federal Justice Ted Harrington to speak with law faculty and students this coming month

Online offerings earn high marks in ‘ValueColleges’ ranking of User Experience Design Programs

Two events provide the opportunity to advocate, engage, and share your research and passions with your state leaders.

Her "externship" was an opportunity to observe the application of ethical rules in a lawyer's daily work.

History of Stepping show presented by Step Afrika! takes place February 24

Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor John R. Buck and students collaborate with Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame) and University of Hawaii researchers to better understand ‘sonar secret’ of bottlenose dolphins

Associate Professor of Political Science Doug Roscoe discusses Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary aftermath.

Engagement of young people in sustainability efforts and establishment of Roots & Shoots chapters among the goals

UMass Law professors Richard Peltz-Steele and Dwight Duncan offer their reaction to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Law and Political Science faculty offer their reaction to the passing of Justice Scalia

Members of University community invited to share poetry and readings from favorite African-American authors at annual African American Read-In

Keep up with UMass Law in the news.

White Coat Ceremony underpins idea that compassionate care is the hallmark of clinical practice

Physics professors Robert Fisher and Gaurav Khanna offer their reaction to this discovery being heralded as opening a new window to our universe.

Researchers at UMass Dartmouth, Georgia Gwinnett College, and University of Maryland develop first-ever computer simulation of the interior of a rotating black hole

Initial tests of new video system show promise in effort to assist policy-makers and regulators in making science-based decisions

Wireless sensors track seasonal condition of nation’s highways in real time

Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Mahzad Hojjat explores the connection between Cupid's holiday and relationships.

Event will feature Anita Diamant, Peggy W. Fellouris, Alex Kershaw and Joyce Maynard

This February, Black History Month becomes Black History 4 Seasons at UMass Dartmouth.

Thomas and Valerie began their lifelong connection at UMass Dartmouth

SMAST and MA Division of Marine Fisheries project focuses on sustaining, improving and evaluating portside sampling and river herring incidental catch reduction in the Atlantic herring mid-water trawl fishery

College of Visual & Performing Arts SOFA CHICAGO installation paying homage to New Bedford’s textile industry to be showcased at Campus Gallery

New Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education released today; UMass Dartmouth only south-of-Boston doctoral research university in Massachusetts

‘Animalia’ exhibition to showcase photography of New Bedford native Henry Horenstein

Celebration begins with screening of the PBS documentary followed by public lecture and book signing by Chancellor Professor Emeritus Dr. Thomas Ranuga

University’s Black History 4 Seasons Council set to plan celebration of Black history throughout the year at UMass Dartmouth

Accomplished scholar and physical oceanography will contribute his expertise to UMass Dartmouth's SMAST

Lettuce grown in Freight Farms container beginning to be served this week; Farm-to-table initiative part of series of new and revamped dining offerings

34 schools participating in College of Visual & Performing Arts Emerging Young Artists 2016 Invitational Exhibition

Interim Chancellor Helm introduces himself to UMass Dartmouth community

Message from President Meehan on appointment of Dr. Peyton R. Helm

Pingguo He Professor, School for Marine Science and Technology

Steven E. Lohrenz Dean and Professor, School for Marine Science and Technology

Will bring presidential leadership experience and record of achievement on fundraising, enrollment and campus facilities to interim post

"Globalization: The Process and Its Domestic Impact," is the theme of an upcoming lecture series sponsored by the Center for Policy Analysis at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Physics Professor Alan Hirshfeld offers his reaction Planet Nine, which has a mass about 10 times that of Earth.

$600,000 endowment supports high-achieving students of need from SouthCoast

School for Marine Science & Technology Dean Steven Lohrenz and Environmental Policy Professor Chad McGuire offer their reaction to the hottest year in recorded history and the policy and science of the state of our climate.

Law students join Massachusetts legal community in one of largest advocacy events on Beacon Hill

UMassD will once again host FIRST® Robotics Competition at Tripp Athletic Center

CIE announces Jennifer Schwall Rousseau and Craig Costa as new advisory board members

Secretary Ash to discuss regional economic development and the Commonwealth’s Economic Development Bill at January 25 meeting

Three MBA students analyze long-term investment strategy of Amazon vs. Walmart

Senior from Onset, MA reaches career milestone

Dr. Travers tells the untold story of fifty American soldiers

Dwight Duncan talks with the New Boston Post about religious liberty in response to a recent court decision regarding Fontbonne Academy's standing as a religious institution.

Dr. Fisher to discuss his research to unravel the cosmic mystery of supernovae

UMass Law professor Hillary B. Farber's editorial "Let's make it easy to be responsible with drones" was featured recently in the Providence Journal.

At 41 years old, Enrica Baessato became a student again.

Professor Mark Paige's teaching background, along with his educational law background, allows him to investigate and scrutinize areas he understands well.

The College of Arts and Sciences has decided to up their social media game by expanding their platform usage. They want you to join them.

Megan Ronaghan, of North Attleboro, MA, reaches another career milestone

Hundreds of middle and high school students to take part in day of service at GiftsToGive in Acushnet and the Boys & Girls Club of Fall River

Assistant Public Policy Professor Nikolay Anguelov discusses the potential responses from the U.S. and the rest of the international community.

Carnegie designation of only south-of-Boston research university strengthens regional and statewide innovation ecosystem

A faculty of the Physics department bags the Faculty Scholar of the Year award.

Season of giving and impact are part of our favorite tweets from the UMassD community this month.