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UMass Law continues bar pass rate success

82.6 percent pass rate demonstrates success just three years after Commonwealth’s only public law school achieved full ABA accreditation

UMass Law first-year student enrollment up 21.5 percent

Overall enrollment now 279, up 50 percent since 2016 as LSAT scores and GPAs also increase

Year In Review: UMassD 2019

The top 19 stories from 2019

Center for Marketing Research holds community industry dinner

SouthCoast industry clients celebrate student research

Legislators honor the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives

The meet and greet brought together Portuguese-American legislators and university officials

SouthCoast Development Partnership awarded $50,000 to further the Southeastern Massachusetts Blue Economy Corridor initiative

The latest state support of the project comes from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development

UMass leadership statement on the public higher education endowment match incentive program

UMass President and five Chancellors issue statement on the recent passage of the Endowment Match Program

College Gazette names UMass Dartmouth as 7th best “Hidden Gem” public university in the nation

The university earned praise for learning outcomes and strong academic programs

Center for Marketing Research launches new White Paper Series

The Series, sponsored by BayCoast Bank, will feature social media studies on American companies

Chemical spill in UMass Dartmouth laboratory

Spill was contained by state emergency officials; no injuries reported

University signs Commitment to reduce carbon emissions

The aspirational document looks to create a more sustainable UMassD

University announces new community research group

The Community Research and Partnership Initiative (CoRPI) looks to impact community wellbeing

UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Sciences & Technology students to present at New Bedford Science Café

The December 3 event features a discussion on climate change and the impact on the fishing industry

Leduc Center and local Police Departments hold successful gun giveback events

The events removed 116 firearms from the streets of the SouthCoast

International Education Honor Society welcomes twelve new inductees

Kappa Delta Pi recognizes UMassD education students for their academic excellence

Professor discovers way to differentiate individual black holes

“Nearly extreme black holes attempt to grow hair”

UMass Law honored by SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce

Students in the Community Development Clinic helped integrate regional Chambers

University receives $150,000 from BayCoast Bank to support Marine Science and Technology Corridor initiative

BayCoast Bank has pledged $150,000 over three years to the Blue Economy Initiative, a collaborative effort between the University and the SouthCoast Development Partnership

Gamers solve cryo-electron microscopy puzzles better than the pros through Professor's game

Citizen scientists can now create accurate protein models using computer game co-developed by Professor Firas Khatib

Chancellor Johnson's Veterans Day 2019 Message

UMass Dartmouth is proud to have many faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are active service members or veterans and bring values such as courage, selflessness, and determination to our community every day.

University partners with Fall River and New Bedford to hold “Guns for Groceries” events on November 23

Initiative inspired by the late Rev. Robert Lawrence encourages citizens to exchange guns for gift cards and coupons

UMass Dartmouth announces winners of fall 2019 undergraduate research awards

The Office of Undergraduate Research’s 2019 Fall Stipend Initiative award students for their innovative and impactful research projects.

UMass Dartmouth releases study of regional marine science and technology sector

U.S. Economic Development Administration-supported analysis by UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Center offers guidance to build sector across SouthCoast, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island

UMass Dartmouth named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges for 8th year in a row

The Princeton Review recognized the university for its sustainability and refuse diversion efforts

UMass Dartmouth to host second annual Marine Science and Technology symposium

The event will bring together industry, academia, and policy leaders to promote marine-related growth

UMass Dartmouth secures approval to offer only accredited public interior architecture design program in New England

Program, which originated at Mount Ida, will prepare students to excel in a fast-growing profession

Celebrate UMass Dartmouth during Homecoming Weekend 2019

The entire Corsair community will come together to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be UMassD

UMass Law to hold fall Open House October 29

Interested students can experience the life of a law student

UMass Dartmouth student voting doubled in 2018 mid-term election

34.6 percent of UMass Dartmouth students voted last year compared to 16.9 percent in 2014 mid-term

UMass Dartmouth increased external grant awards by 26% in FY19

Marine science drove $16M in new external funding

UMass Dartmouth Physics professor on international team that discovered new effects of supernova

The group observed light acting in ways that challenge current understandings of the universe

Chancellor’s Report: 2017-2019 In Review

During the past two years, UMass Dartmouth has undertaken impactful initiatives that have built momentum for the future. Read about student, faculty, and staff accomplishments inside the Chancellor’s Report.

UMass Law announces new scholarship with local police officers

Hispanic police offers from New Bedford look to give opportunities to Bristol County students

The Regional Blue Economy: Viewing a Healthy Ocean as Economic Opportunity and Moral Obligation

Chancellor Johnson contributed an op-ed in the New England Board of Higher Education Journal about the university's marine science and technology initiative

UMass Dartmouth Observatory announces fall 2019 observation sessions

The UMass Dartmouth Observatory invites the public to three night-sky viewing opportunities

U.S. News & World Report: UMass Dartmouth ranked in top 100 universities nationally for student social mobility

University achieves National University status for fourth straight year

Nataly Kogan to speak at annual Reverend Lawrence Lecture on Oct. 16

Acclaimed author and founder of wellness initiative Happier to speak on campus

UMass Dartmouth researchers receive $2.1M National Science Foundation grant to help educators empower the digital generation

The grant will provide elementary school teachers with resources to develop computational thinking-based problem-solving skills in their students

Incoming UMass Dartmouth students blog about life experiences before heading to campus

This We Believe offers a platform for first-year students to engage with their new peers

UMass Dartmouth announces new Honors College and expands scope of College of Nursing to add Health Sciences for the fall

Two innovative educational initiatives to offer UMass Dartmouth students high-impact enrichment opportunities

University announces launch of largest public battery storage system in Massachusetts

New system updates campus sustainability infrastructure and offers savings

Chancellor Robert E. Johnson on the future of civility and education

A civil society requires new mindset for future of citizenship

UMass Law and Salem State University Sign Innovative Agreement for Fast Track Law Degree

Salem State students can earn bachelor’s degree and law degree in six years

Professor uses historical whaling ship data to chart climate change

A joint research effort by faculty at UMassD and WHOI looks to provide valuable data

University recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a 2018 WasteWise Partner of the Year

Creative efforts by Dining Services led to reduced food waste and improved community relations

UMass Dartmouth and SouthCoast Development Partnership convene regional marine science and technology corridor event

The event brought together academics, business leaders, and government officials to focus on collaboration

James Karam Scholarship Fund honors eight UMass students for academic excellence

Scholarship fund was established by the former Board of Trustees chairman

Associate Director of the Frederick Douglass Unity House LaSella Hall featured on Comcast Newsmakers

In May 2019, Comcast Newsmakers visited campus to hold conversations with business leaders, educators, and nonprofit leaders on the SouthCoast

Kaput Center Director Chandra Orrill featured on Comcast Newsmakers

In May 2019, Comcast Newsmakers visited campus to hold conversations with business leaders, educators, and nonprofit leaders on the SouthCoast

Professor Brian Glyn Williams featured on Comcast Newsmakers

In May 2019, Comcast Newsmakers visited campus to hold conversations with business leaders, educators, and nonprofit leaders on the SouthCoast

College of Engineering Dean Jean VanderGheynst featured on Comcast Newsmakers

In May 2019, Comcast Newsmakers visited campus to hold conversations with business leaders, educators, and nonprofit leaders on the SouthCoast

UMass Dartmouth researcher urges long-range planning for fishing communities as changing ocean temperatures shift habitats

Risk to dozens of ports from North Carolina to Maine examined

UMass Dartmouth appoints Phil Adams director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Fall River

Former tech CEO will also expand university connection to corporate community as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Engagement

Professor among team that developed video game to help create vaccines, cancer therapies, and more

Foldit was designed to allow citizen scientists of all education levels the chance to design impactful new proteins

UMass Dartmouth hosts Nobel Prize Winner in Physics

Rainer Weiss, Nobel laureate and professor emeritus at MIT, discussed gravitational waves

University promotes six to rank of Chancellor Professor

The first faculty members to be awarded the title since 2003

Student-athlete Jordan Entwistle becomes NCAA champion

Entwistle placed first in the country for NCAA Division III Men's Javelin

NOAA announces UMass Dartmouth as cooperative institute partner

UMass Dartmouth’s SMAST is one of various research institutions tapped for focusing on high priority scientific research as part of NOAA’s goals for the North Atlantic Region.

UMass Dartmouth professor awarded Manning Prize for teaching excellence

Award recognizes extraordinary faculty on each UMass campus

UMass Law holds 2019 Commencement Ceremony

Law school graduates ready to continue pursuing justice

UMass Dartmouth celebrates the Class of 2019

University awards nearly 2,000 degrees

UMass Dartmouth to host Nobel Prize Winner in Physics for lecture on the Universe on May 31

Nobel laureate and professor emeritus at MIT, Rainer Weiss, will discuss gravitational waves

UMass Dartmouth senior named one of “29 Who Shine” by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Honors student and active volunteer, Josue Rivera ‘19, honored on May 3 in State House ceremony

UMass Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School launch streamlined pathway to Bachelor’s Degree

The program will allow students to earn an engineering degree in only three years

Chancellor Johnson visits SouthCoast Matters to discuss the future of the university and the region

Chancellor Johnson stopped by SouthCoast Matters to talk about UMass Dartmouth's momentum and how the SouthCoast is evolving

UMass Dartmouth and Air National Guard sign cybersecurity education and workforce development agreement

University and 102nd Intelligence Wing at Joint Base Cape Cod will collaborate on program development

UMass Dartmouth professor wins Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

Dr. Bridget A. Teboh is a two-time recipient of the prestigious award

UMass Law named one of the Best Schools for Practical Training

The school ranked second in Massachusetts for experiential learning according to preLaw Magazine

Casey Shannon named as student speaker for 2019 Law Commencement ceremony

Business/Conference Editor of the UMass Law Review during the 2018-2019 academic year will share her experiences with her peers during graduation

UMass Dartmouth to host mobile app development camp for high school students

The summer camp will help students learn software skills alongside College of Engineering faculty and students

Annual Student Leadership Awards honors campus changemakers

The Annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday, April 17 in Woodland Commons.

UMass Dartmouth announces student speakers for 2019 Commencement

The class of 2019 student speakers come from across the Commonwealth and around the world and offer a wide range of experiences to share with their fellow graduates

UMass Dartmouth celebrates Earth Day with week of activities

Over a week of programming includes informational and hands-on ways to learn about sustainability

UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement presents awards at annual board meeting

Students, faculty, and community members honored with awards

UMass Dartmouth student named a Fulbright Scholar

MFA Candidate Robert Najlis receives Fulbright Research Scholarship to study art in China

UMass Dartmouth Students and Faculty Take Alternative Spring Break to Study Civil Rights Movement

Based on a class about civil rights in the South in the 1950s and 1960s, Professor Santow and his students got the chance to live history

UMass Dartmouth professor receives federal grant to continue veteran education program

A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities allows Professor Mark Santow to offer opportunities for veteran educational attainment

UMass Law and Assumption College Develop Accelerated Law Degree Program

Assumption students can earn a bachelor’s and law degree in significantly less time

UMass Law ranked among the best in the east for black students

Black Student’s Guide to Law Schools & Firms applauds Commonwealth’s public law school for high percentage of black students earning a JD

UMass Law Announces 2019 Commencement Speaker

Law ceremony planned for May 13 on campus

UMass Dartmouth Announces 2019 Commencement Speakers

Undergraduate ceremonies planned for May 10 on campus; Graduate School and School of Law ceremonies May 13 on campus

UMass Dartmouth Observatory announces spring 2019 observation hours

The UMass Dartmouth Observatory invites the public to night-sky viewing sessions

UMass Law announces line-up for 2019 Law Review Symposium

The UMass Law Review presents panels by local and national experts on the intersection of media and law

Chancellor's Statement on New Zealand Mosque Shootings

"No one should fear for their life or safety because they are simply searching for a better life for themselves and their families."

UMass Dartmouth to host the Claire T. Carney Library Associates Annual Authors’ Brunch

Event will introduce acclaimed authors and raise funds for the library

UMass Dartmouth Police Department receive re-accreditation

A team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission certified the department

Chancellor Johnson discusses diversity in higher ed with Trustee Jeffries

Chancellor Johnson joined Boston Neighborhood News discuss the importance of diversity in higher ed and the meaningful impact UMass Dartmouth makes on students of color with Trustee Jeffries

Commencement ceremonies return to main campus in 2019 after two years at the Xfinity Center

Four ceremonies scheduled for May 10 and May 13 will allow for unlimited family and friends to attend

UMass Law hosts Law Review launch event

The latest volume of the UMass Law Review will debut alongside student presentations

UMass Dartmouth and Town of Dartmouth sign Town-Gown Compact

Initial activity includes internship opportunities and restoration of the Freedom Festival

UMass Dartmouth announces new Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts

A. Lawrence Jenkens to become Dean

UMass Law hosts Open House on March 19, 2019

Prospective students can visit and learn about the only public law school in Massachusetts

David Gingerella appointed new Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

Gingerella will bring nearly three decades of experience at a diverse set of higher education institutions as the University positions itself for the future

Chancellor Robert Johnson's Speech at 2019 Martin Luther King Breakfast

Watch Chancellor Johnson speak about how love is the foundation to all equality movements

Society of Women Engineers to host event for middle school students during “Engineers Week”

The student-run group will introduce young students to basic concepts of engineering through interactive activities

UMass Dartmouth launches campus-based mentoring program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay

Children from the New Bedford Housing Authority to travel to campus to be mentored by UMassD students

Chancellor Johnson publishes chapter on the evolution of higher education

Colleges and universities need to adapt in order to equip students with not only current skills but skills that will allow success in a future of unknowns

UMass Law holds Justice Week 2019

Starting February 11, the weeklong celebration will focus on contemporary social justice issues like the #MeToo movement, immigration, Bail Reform, and many more.

UMass Dartmouth named one of the Nation’s Top Military Friendly Schools

University identified as “Better for Veterans” due to support services and campus culture

Matt Machado '19

Nursing student and grateful scholarship recipient

UMass Dartmouth to host 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Feb 1.

The event will honor the legacy of Dr. King and explore building momentum for equality