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UMass Dartmouth to hold 15th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast February 3

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.

NAACP chapter established at UMass Dartmouth

Follows 2016 Commencement address by national NAACP Chair Roslyn Brock

Memo from Chancellor Helm regarding Flag Policy

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

Building on the UMass Law commitment

Dean Eric Mitnick discusses impact of American Bar Association accreditation.

"Quarters for Christmas" Fund Raiser

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.

UMass School of Law Earns Full ABA Accreditation

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

UMass Dartmouth welcomes Pedro Pires, President Emeritus of Cape Verde

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.

UMass Law students top $4.5 million in service to the community

“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.

Cross-border collaboration bolsters ocean tech opportunities

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.

UMass Dartmouth’s Jacob Miller earns Marshall Scholarship

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

"What Just Happened? What Now?": A conversation with former Congressman Barney Frank Nov. 18

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

Law professor and alumnus propose prenatal opioid screenings for expectant mothers

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

UMass Dartmouth establishes 62 all-gender restrooms across campus

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

Alumni board officers and members announced

Volunteers will help build national network of Corsairs

Innovative radio frequency photonics research opens up a high-tech future for the SouthCoast

Exploring technologies that integrate electronics, photonics, and nanofabrications

DPS Advisory Board

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

Drug Disposal Kiosk

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

"Rethinking public schools" focus of conference November 18-19

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

World-renowned Tibetan monks to perform “Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing” at UMass Dartmouth Nov. 2

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

UMass Dartmouth earns top 20 national ranking for civic engagement for fourth straight year

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

Charlton College of Business celebrates opening of Learning Pavilion

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

First UMass Law student awarded Rappaport Fellowship

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

Marine science facility reaches construction milestone

$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

UMass Dartmouth chancellor search launched

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

UMass Dartmouth researchers awarded $525,967 to test the positive “oyster effect” on estuaries and salt ponds endangered by high nitrogen levels

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

This We Believe 2016

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

UMass Dartmouth announces hiring of 40 new faculty members

Appointments demonstrate ongoing investment in core mission

UMass Dartmouth elevated to National Tier 1 status by US News

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

Nursing doctoral student earns prestigious Jonas Center scholarship

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

Leduc Center for Civic Engagement welcomes AmeriCorps member

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

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $862,000 in Seaport Economic Council grants to College of Engineering and Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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

Underwater vehicle technology firm emerges from technology incubator

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

Lt. Governor to attend underwater vehicle tech firm graduation from UMass Dartmouth incubator September 8

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

Chancellor Helm welcomes and challenges new students

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."

UMass Dartmouth prepares for new academic year

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

UMass Dartmouth celebrates connection with Town of Dartmouth

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

Tuesdays with Morrie author Mitch Albom to speak at UMass Dartmouth October 6

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

UMass Dartmouth, Republic of Iceland sign marine science, biotech research agreement

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

New study finds cranberry juice compounds that help prevent bacterial infections

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

Professor's new book challenges use of test scores to evaluate teachers

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

SMAST researchers' newly patented strategy would enhance fisheries management

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

James J. Karam Scholarships awarded to six area students

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

$1 million gift to support student scholarships

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

Cranberry and fisheries research funding included in budget passed by Legislature

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

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship building a business bridge from the SouthCoast to India

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.

President Meehan awards 4 faculty members sci-tech and creative economy grants

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

Chancellor Helm addresses regional business leaders

Describes economic, cultural and civic impact of UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth bells to ring in memory of Orlando victims

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

UMass Dartmouth generates nearly half billion dollar annual economic impact

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

Matching software with might: Assessing the reliability of military aircraft and weapons systems

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

Q&A on the gig economy

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

Environmental Policy Professor Chad McGuire to take part in panel on preparing for climate change

Professor McGuire to speak on coastal resiliency planning June 13

SMAST underwater robot on mission to capture valuable ocean data

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

Boston art gallery showcases MFA Thesis Exhibition

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

UMassD students create publication highlighting civic engagement experiences

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

UMass Dartmouth announces David Klamen as Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts

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

What’s next for the Class of 2016

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

UMass Law lauded for making theory meet practice for students

by National Jurist publication preLaw

Words of wisdom from the Class of 2016

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

UMass Law graduates “blazing the path for the entire profession of law” says SJC Chief Justice

University celebrates UMass Law Class of 2016

A note of thanks from Interim Chancellor Helm

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.

Former U.S. poet laureate encourages UMass Dartmouth graduates “to pass it on to another generation of Americans”

University celebrates arts and sciences students at Saturday ceremony

Interim Chancellor Peyton R. Helm addresses Charlton College of Business Class of 2016

Urges graduates to "go for it."

NAACP Chair challenges UMass Dartmouth graduates “to raise their voices in the public square”

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

Future business leaders spurred to “Go for it!” at UMass Dartmouth commencement ceremony

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

UMass Dartmouth student, Fairhaven native among ‘29 Who Shine’

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

UMass Dartmouth 2016 Commencement details

University celebrates first graduating class as Doctoral Research University

UMass Dartmouth Police Department is awarded “Re-Accreditation” status

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

UMassD junior prepares for cross country bike trip this summer in support of Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults

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

Student Leadership Banquet recognizes students, faculty and staff commitment to leadership, scholarship, and excellence

Dozens recognized for commitment to UMassD at annual leadership banquet

UMass Dartmouth announces 2016 student commencement speakers

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

Professor Morgan James Peters (aka, Mwalim) receives civic leadership award at annual Civic Engagement Summit

UMass Dartmouth shines spotlight on faculty commitment to civic engagement

Bristol County Savings Bank’s Michele L. Roberts receives civic leadership award at Civic Engagement Summit

UMass Dartmouth shines spotlight on community commitment to civic engagement

UMassD announces 2016 Commencement honorees

Nearly 2,000 to receive diplomas

Q&A on Tom Brady’s ‘Deflategate’ suspension

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

Close to 60 students participating in UMass Dartmouth Startup Weekend

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

UMass Dartmouth welcomes renowned poet Claudia Rankine April 25

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

Interim Chancellor Peyton R. Helm: The University and the Community

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."

Spring is research season at UMass Dartmouth

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

UMass Dartmouth students organize Relay For Life event for April 23

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

UMass Dartmouth researcher to discuss work in unlocking the mysteries of monsoons

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

Research of UMass Dartmouth undergraduate and graduate students on display at Sigma Xi Research Exhibit April 20-21

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

UMass Dartmouth student recognized for lifting lives out of poverty in his native Dominican Republic

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

Student innovators and entrepreneurs invited to make their mark in three-day startup competition

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

Chancellor Helm: Getting Real about Sexual Assault on Campus

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.

UMass professors to gather for interdisciplinary discussion on hot button legal issues

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

Alumna to run in Boston Marathon for Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund

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

UMassD welcomes back former congressman Barney Frank for documentary screening

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

UMass Dartmouth organizes community service projects to celebrate National Volunteer Week

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

School of Law professor to discuss commercial, recreational, and privacy challenges of drones

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

Relive Dr. Jane Goodall's visit to UMassD

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

Green Fair to showcase various sustainability and eco-friendly projects from throughout the region

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

Students pen essays on how to make the world a better place

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

UMass Dartmouth students form Roots & Shoots chapter in lead up to Dr. Jane Goodall visit

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

Schedule of Dr. Jane Goodall’s April 7 visit to UMass Dartmouth

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

UMass Dartmouth to celebrate national poetry month

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

Center for Women, Gender, & Sexuality organizes events in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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

Endeavor Scholar helps establish Roots & Shoots chapter at Our Sisters’ School ahead of Dr. Jane Goodall visit

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

Engineering student attempting to commercialize electric motorcycle design

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 a student housing survey

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

Students to promote dental hygiene through Smile Drive initiative

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

Faculty to discuss legal issues surrounding drones

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

Let your voice be heard: Student Government elections are this April

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

Q&A on Apple vs. FBI

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

Student-run business open forums on April 4

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

Reverend Dr. Robert Lawrence Civic Engagement Summit takes place April 15

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

Professor Kristen Abatsis to speak on the politics of the pink ribbon

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

In lead up to Dr. Jane Goodall April 7 visit, UMassD and SouthCoast launch new sustainability efforts

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast rescheduled for March 30

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

UMassD welcomes renowned physicist Dr. Kip Thorne March 29

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

School of Law students look toward solutions to opioid crisis

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

New technology could be ‘game changer’ in wave energy industry

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

UMass Dartmouth Habitat For Humanity chapter put ‘sweat’ into building homes in North Carolina

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

Accepting nominations for Jonathan Blake Waxler Prize for Social Justice

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

Nursing students and faculty traveling to Azores to research community health issues of deportees

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

Work of marine science researchers across UMass system on display March 25

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

Demolition begins at School for Marine Science & Technology expansion site

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

Call for Abstracts: 22nd annual Sigma Xi Research Exhibition

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

Charlton College of Business ranks among best for online master’s programs in healthcare administration

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

Robots designed by high school students set to ‘defend their castle’ March 19-20

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

First day message from Chancellor Helm

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

Faculty to join renowned physicist Kip Thorne to discuss the science of ‘Interstellar’

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

Work of junior design students on display at campus gallery

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

College of Engineering welcomes backs alumni for innovation panel

Alumni returned to campus to join conversation on innovation March 8

Art of public safety officers on display at Star Store campus

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

Statement from Acting Chancellor Gerry Kavanaugh regarding Patriots Day filming

Statement from Acting Chancellor Gerry Kavanaugh

UMass Dartmouth hosts 2016 LusoFest March 9-12

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

UMass Dartmouth announces Women's History Month events

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

Student literary review now accepting submissions

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

Super Tuesday voting information for students

Transportation available to off-campus polling places

School of Law alumni putting degrees into action

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

UMass Dartmouth welcomes co-creator of ‘The Daily Show’ Lizz Winstead March 1

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

UMass Dartmouth accepting nominations for Community Civic Leadership Award

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

Going local wins in party politics according to new book by UMass Dartmouth professors

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

Q&A on Facebook reactions

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

CVPA professor’s photography explores ‘second nature’ of domestic spaces

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

UMass Law welcomes two distinguished judges this March

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

Online engineering design programs earn Top 50 national ranking

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

Public Higher Education Advocacy Day March 7

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

Black History 4 Season’s schedule of events February 24-27

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

Mathematicians under the sea: Studying echolocation skills of dolphins could unlock advances in sonar technology

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

Q&A on presidential politics post Iowa and New Hampshire

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

UMass Dartmouth welcomes world-renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall April 7

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

Q&A on the legacy of Justice Antonin Scalia

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

Faculty reaction to passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

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

Black History 4 Season’s schedule of events February 18-21

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

Sophomore nursing students to earn rite of passage at White Coat Ceremony

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

Q&A on the discovery of gravitational waves

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

Supercomputing offers peek inside a rotating black hole

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

SMAST scientists improving cod counting technology

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

College of Engineering researchers working with federal and state transportation agencies on impacts of climate on roadways

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

Q&A on Valentine's Day

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

Claire T. Carney Library Associates announce tenth annual authors brunch

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

Black History 4 Season’s schedule of events February 9-13

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

‘Weaving with Light’ exhibition comes home

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

National doctoral research status of UMass Dartmouth finalized

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

Black and white photographs of land and sea creatures on display at Star Store beginning February 4

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

Black History 4 Season’s schedule of events February 4-6

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

UMass Dartmouth expands celebration of Black History Month to year-round

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

Growing green blooming for UMass Dartmouth dining

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

150+ artworks from Massachusetts high school students on display at UMass Dartmouth Campus Gallery

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

Greetings from the interim Chancellor

Interim Chancellor Helm introduces himself to UMass Dartmouth community

President Meehan: Introducing UMass Dartmouth's Interim Chancellor

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

Former Muhlenberg College president appointed interim chancellor of UMass Dartmouth

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

Center for Policy Analysis offers lecture series

"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.

Q&A on “Planet Nine”

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

Karam contributes additional $50,000 to UMass scholarship fund

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

Q&A on 2015 as hottest year

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.

UMass Law students advocate for increased civil legal aid at 17th annual Walk to the Hill

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

The robots are coming March 19-20

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

Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship announces two new advisory board members

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

Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash to address next SouthCoast Development Partnership meeting

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

Charlton MBA students competing in ‘The Economist’ investment case study competition

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

Men's basketball's Jordan Rezendes surpasses 1,000 career point mark

Senior from Onset, MA reaches career milestone

Physics Associate Professor Robert Fisher to discuss our place in the cosmos of exploding stars

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

Women's basketball's Megan Ronaghan surpasses 1,000 career point mark

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

UMass Dartmouth organizes MLK Day of Service projects across SouthCoast

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

Q&A on North Korea and the claim of a hydrogen bomb

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

UMass Dartmouth achieves national doctoral research status

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

Tweets of the Month: December

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