News 2019

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

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

The top 19 stories from 2019

SouthCoast industry clients celebrate student research

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

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

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

The university earned praise for learning outcomes and strong academic programs

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

Spill was contained by state emergency officials; no injuries reported

The aspirational document looks to create a more sustainable UMassD

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

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

The events removed 116 firearms from the streets of the SouthCoast

Kappa Delta Pi recognizes UMassD education students for their academic excellence

“Nearly extreme black holes attempt to grow hair”

Students in the Community Development Clinic helped integrate regional Chambers

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interested students can experience the life of a law student

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

Marine science drove $16M in new external funding

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

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.

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

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

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

University achieves National University status for fourth straight year

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

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

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

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

New system updates campus sustainability infrastructure and offers savings

A civil society requires new mindset for future of citizenship

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

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

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

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

Scholarship fund was established by the former Board of Trustees chairman

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

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

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

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

Risk to dozens of ports from North Carolina to Maine examined

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

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

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

The first faculty members to be awarded the title since 2003

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

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.

Award recognizes extraordinary faculty on each UMass campus

Law school graduates ready to continue pursuing justice

University awards nearly 2,000 degrees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Students, faculty, and community members honored with awards

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

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

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

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

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

Law ceremony planned for May 13 on campus

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

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

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

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

Event will introduce acclaimed authors and raise funds for the library

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

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

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

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

Initial activity includes internship opportunities and restoration of the Freedom Festival

A. Lawrence Jenkens to become Dean

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nursing student and grateful scholarship recipient

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