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  • LibrarySpring
    Claire T. Carney Library Associates 14th annual Authors’ Brunch announces visiting authors

    The Library Associates are delighted to feature three outstanding authors, Barbara Delinsky, Jacquelyn Mitchard and Steven Manchester.

  • Top 20 of 2020
    Year in Review: UMassD celebrates the top 20 stories of 2020

    Even during a difficult year, students, faculty, and staff accomplished amazing things

  • A Winter's Evening opera banner
    Associate Professor Erin Bromage helps the Boston Lyric Opera put on a safe holiday show

    Associate Professor of Biology worked with the Boston Lyric Opera to hold a pandemic performance

  • 2020 NECHE Accreditation Final Report

    Acting Chancellor Preble provides updates on UMassD's 2020 accreditation results

  • Corsair logo
    Update On Spring 2021 Athletic Competition

    UMass Dartmouth administration announces intention to sponsor intercollegiate competition in most sports during the Spring 2021 semester

  • UMassD BSU Engineering
    UMass Dartmouth and Bridgewater State University launch accelerated Physics and Electrical Engineering degree programs

    Joint programs to create advanced STEM learning and research experience for students

  • Honggang Wang speaking at lecturn
    Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering chosen for esteemed Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellowship

    Professor Honggang Wang recognized for important contributions to low power wireless for IoT and multimedia applications

  • Kip Thorne
    UMass Dartmouth faculty offer virtual discussion with Nobel Prize winner Kip Thorne

    On December 2, UMassD faculty invite members of the public to explore the universe with famed Theoretical Physicist

  • Best Value MBA Program badge
    Charlton College of Business Master of Business Administration ranked 23rd in the nation for best return on investment

    College Consensus found the UMassD MBA increased business professional’s future career opportunities

  • Assistant Professor Hangjian Ling
    Mechanical Engineering Professor awarded $299,778 to research maritime fuel efficiency

    Assistant Professor Hangjian Ling to study hydrodynamic interactions in boat propulsion

  • Professor Mark Altabet at podium
    Professor of Estuarine & Ocean Sciences chosen for distinguished American Geophysical Union Fellowship

    Professor Mark Altabet joins prestigious group of individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the Earth sciences

  • MRE Conference 2020 Banner
    Third Annual Marine Renewable Energy Conference fosters international collaboration

    On and Off the Grid featured industry insiders, policymakers, and academic researchers sharing their developments in ocean energy

  • ONRL Summit Supercomputer
    UMass Dartmouth professors to use fastest supercomputer in the nation for research

    Professor Sigal Gottlieb and Professor Gaurav Khanna awarded opportunity to Oak Ridge National Lab's Summit supercomputer

  • Chancellor's Veterans Day message

    Acting Chancellor Mark Preble shares his thanks and appreciation for service members of the UMassD community

  • Professor Sigal Gottlieb sitting at desk with laptop
    Mathematics Professor chosen for prestigious Association for Women in Mathematics Fellowship

    Professor Sigal Gottlieb recognized for promoting the success of women in mathematical and computational sciences

  • U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute
    UMass Dartmouth Dean VanderGheynst contributes to worldwide microbiome discovery effort

    Researchers from across the globe publish resource that expands known diversity of bacteria and archaea by 44%

  • Chancellor Message on Thanksgiving Break and end of fall semester

    Information for students, faculty, and staff for the end of the fall 2020 semester

  • asee ad for new faculty
    College of Engineering welcomes new faculty

    The college has hired 16 new faculty members since 2018 to help address the need to build programs in cybersecurity, expand the region’s blue economy, and transform engineering education.

  • Chancellor COVID-19 update regarding latest Massachusetts guidance

    Chancellor Preble remarks on the latest updates to Massachusetts' COVID-19 health and safety guidelines

  • Student walking on campus in spring
    For the 9th year in a row, UMass Dartmouth named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges

    The award is part of the Princeton Review’s latest rankings based on institutional sustainability efforts

  • Chancellor's pre-election message

    Acting Chancellor Preble offers guidance on civility and safety before the election

  • CVPA Star Store downtown New Bedfor
    SPARKLE at the Star Store

    Add a little SPARKLE to your life this holiday season during a day-long event of festivities on Saturday, December 12, sponsored by the CVPA and the City of New Bedford.

  • 2020 Massachusetts Cybersecurity Forum
    UMass Dartmouth student honored at 2020 Massachusetts Cybersecurity Forum

    Baker-Polito Administration highlights Massachusetts college students and mentors for helping address diversity and equity in industry workforce

  • Black hole diorama
    Mathematics Professor builds model to help detect black hole mergers

    Listening to the cosmos unveils interesting results

  • UmassD votes logo
    UMassD 2020 Election Events

    Want to know more about the upcoming election and what the results mean? UMassD Votes has you covered!

  • ONR Grant presentation via Zoom
    UMass Dartmouth announces $4.2M grant from U.S. Navy to fund new marine technology research projects

    The latest award is the second in a series of grants from the Office of Naval Research to promote research between university faculty and regional partners

  • Virtual Open House events begin Saturday, October 24

    UMass Dartmouth kicks off a week of virtual events

  • Update on spring 2021 semester

    Acting Chancellor Preble offers updated guidance on the spring 2021 semester

  • UMass Dartmouth named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity

    The University hailed for its cybersecurity teaching and research by federal agencies

  • Chancellor COVID-19 Update

    Chancellor Preble offers some updates on the rise of COVID-19 cases across the country

  • Dr. Gloria Ladson_Billings to discuss education during pandemics
    UMassD welcomes Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

    Dr. Billings-Ladson, author and affiliate faculty member at the University of Wisconsin, will discuss "Educating for Diversity in the Midst of Pandemics."

  • Electric Vehicle Infographic
    UMass Dartmouth joins national electric vehicle purchasing collaborative

    The University is a member of the first-ever group of higher education institutions to join the sustainability commitment

  • A statement in opposition to racism

    A message from David Gomes, Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, on Breonna Taylor

  • Arnie Corsair wearing a safety face covering
    September 26 Chancellor COVID-19 Update

    Chancellor Preble provides an update on recent COVID-19 related news

  • A snapshot of the eye drop simulation by a UMassD EAS-CSE graduate student, Cory Hoi.
    NSF awards Alfa Heryudono & Mehdi Raessi $200K

    Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Heryudono & Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Raessi will collaborate on a project to develop fast and accurate methods to numerically simulate the deposition of eye drops on biomimetic 3D models of human eye.

  • Jumpstart - Children First
    Leduc Center for Civic Engagement partners with Jumpstart for Young Children

    The student-led program will support youth language, literacy, and social-emotional development

  • Voter Registration Day Banner
    Chancellor's message on National Voter Registration Day

    Acting Chancellor Preble encourages students to register to vote in time for the 2020 presidential election

  • Chief Justice Gants speaking at Law Commencement
    Dean Mitnick on the passing of Massachusetts Chief Justice Gants

    A message from the deans of the nine Massachusetts law schools on the lasting contributions of Chief Justice Ralph Gants

  • UMass Dartmouth climbs in national student social mobility ranking by U.S. News & World Report

    University sees continued excellence in prestigious rankings

  • Image of merging black holes courtesy of LIGO
    Gaurav Khanna awarded $75K for black hole research

    Dr. Khanna’s research sheds light on many different aspects of black hole physics.

  • Update on COVID-19 testing and positive case reporting

    Going forward, positive results will not be reported via email, but rather through the testing dashboard.

  • UMassD Baseball play Nate Tellier
    Former UMassD student-athlete Nate Tellier joins Boston Red Sox

    UMass Dartmouth pitcher Nate Tellier ('20) signed a three-year free agent contract with the Red Sox

  • Acting Chancellor Preble's "Welcome Back" message

    A message to start off the fall 2020 semester

  • Leduc Center Food Summit Flier
    Leduc Center for Civic Engagement to host virtual Food Security Summit

    Senator Mark Montigny and others discuss the region’s efforts to strengthen food system

  • Updated event and visitor policies for fall 2020

    Due occupancy limits and the need to keep campus de-densified, UMass Dartmouth has updated protocols for gatherings

  • Acting Chancellor Preble Comments on the Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech

    A Message commemorating the anniversary of the August 28, 1963 speech

  • Cod captured with underwater video tech
    Researchers featured in National Geographic series

    Researchers at the School for Marine Science & Technology document their journey at sea in the National Geographic’s “A Gathering Storm” series, which airs this Saturday, August 29.

  • MassCEC Logo
    UMass Dartmouth Associate Provost appointed to Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Board of Directors

    Dr. Ramprasad Balasubramanian chosen as UMass designee to important energy group

  • Arnie Corsair wearing a safety face covering
    Update on symptom and testing protocols

    Introducing our testing website and dashboard

  • Mechanical Engineering Professor Dr. Vijaya Chalivendra and students in his lab
    Dr. Vijaya Chalivendra named ASME Fellow

    Dr. Chalivendra has been elected fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering for his expertise, significant achievements, and distinctive contributions spanning more than a decade.

  • Students sitting at computers
    Academic Resource Center awarded $2.35M TRIO grant

    The highly competitive grant helps provide support services to students pursuing business and STEM studies.

  • Umass law building
    UMass Law first-year student enrollment up more than 30 percent for fall 2020

    Overall enrollment nearly doubled over past four years with academic stature soaring while maintaining the smallest typical first-year doctrinal course size among MA law schools

  • Professor Maolin Guo standing at lectern
    Biochemistry professor receives funding to research rare neurodevelopmental condition

    Professor Maolin Guo (Chemistry & Biochemistry) received a $150,000 grant from the Orphan Disease Center and Loulou Foundation to study CDKL5 disorder

  • Professor Cheng Wang
    Mathematics professor receives NSF grant to create algorithms that break down the dynamics in physics, engineering, and biological sciences

    Professor Cheng Wang will administer $150,000 of the grant to study highly efficient, structure-preserving numerical schemes for nonlinear gradient equations with singular energy potentials

  • UMass Foundation Logo
    James Karam Scholarship Fund awards $50,000 in UMass scholarships to 10 SouthCoast students

    Awards honor students’ academic achievement and community engagement

  • UMass Dartmouth announces new Chief Diversity Officer

    David Gomes named as Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

  • Update on October Commencement Ceremonies

    October Commencement ceremonies postponed for the Class of 2020 until 2021.

  • UMassD Votes Ballot Logo
    UMass joins ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

    National initiative seeks 100 percent voter participation by college students in 2020 elections

  • Arnie Corsair wearing a safety face covering
    Important updates to fall 2020 re-opening plans

    All lecture-style instruction will be held in a fully remote modality while labs, studios, clinicals, and other instruction that require on-campus facilities will be face-to-face. In addition, only students that are required to travel the greatest distance to participate in required on-campus instruction, as well as students who, due to personal circumstances, rely upon on-campus services will be allowed to live in residence halls.

  • Marine energy collegiate competition project
    UMassD students help power the Blue Economy

    Engineering and business student team wins 2nd Place overall & "Best Poster" award at inaugural Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

  • Arnie Corsair wearing a safety face covering
    Guidance for Rhode Island residents traveling to campus

    The Baker Administration removed Rhode Island from the list of low-risk states which has many implications for people across campus

  • A Message from Acting Chancellor Mark Preble - August 4, 2020

    Acting Chancellor Mark Preble provides an introductory message to the UMassD community

  • Campus quad during the day
    UMass President Meehan announces Acting Chancellor & Provost

    Vice Chancellor Mark Preble to serve as acting chancellor and Professor Michael Goodman as acting provost.

  • Arnie Corsair wearing a safety face covering
    Updated regulations for individuals traveling to Massachusetts

    Updates on necessary criteria for coming to campus

  • Mike Coute, MS student at SMAST, with tautog
    Marine science student awarded $14K

    Michael Coute garners a $14,536 research grant from the Northeast SARE for his project focusing on the tautog species and sustainable seafood efforts.

  • Arnie Corsair wearing a safety face covering
    Update on UMassD COVID-19 Testing Policy

    UMass Dartmouth has developed a robust asymptomatic surveillance testing program for the fall semester

  • Message from Vice Chancellor David Gingerella on fall sports

    The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference and Little East Conference cancel fall sports

  • Arnie the Corsair Athletics logo
    UMass Dartmouth announces suspension of fall 2020 semester athletic competition

    Decision comes after recent Little East Conference announcement

  • From the desk of Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. banner
    A farewell message from Chancellor Johnson

    Robert E. Johnson reflects on his tenure as Chancellor of UMassD

  • UMass Foundation Logo
    UMass freezes in-state undergraduate and graduate student tuition for the 2020-21 academic year

    Action is part of FY21 balanced budget plan that includes difficult decisions but preserves financial stability at a time of unprecedented challenges

  • Flying drone photo, courtesy of Pixaby
    Jiawei Yuan receives $150K NSF award

    Dr. Yuan, assistant professor of Computer & Information Science, will lead a three-year project aimed at building awareness and competence to respond to a dynamic and rapidly developing array of cyber threats.

  • Prinkle Sharma and Vidhyashree Nagaraju, College of Engineering alums awarded tenure-track faculty positions at prestigious universities
    Engineering graduates accept tenure track faculty appointments

    Prinkle Sharma and Vidhyashree Nagaraju, who completed their PhDs in Computer Engineering, have accepted tenure track faculty appointments at nationally ranked universities.

  • From the desk of Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. banner
    Message from Chancellor Johnson on recent ICE regulations

    Chancellor Robert E. Johnson and UMass Dartmouth stand with our international scholars

  • Department of Energy Resources
    UMass Dartmouth awarded grant to study carbon emissions on campus

    Award part of Baker-Polito Administration grants to support clean energy at Massachusetts universities

  • UMass Foundation Logo
    Statement by UMass President Marty Meehan regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance on international students

    UMass President Marty Meehan shares his thoughts on the latest regulations regarding remote learning and international students

  • Reopening graphic
    UMass Dartmouth to offer on-campus learning and living this fall

    The University to offer a combination of face-to-face and remote classes with living on campus

  • Reopening graphic
    Chancellor Johnson announces fall 2020 plans for on-campus learning and living

    Chancellor Johnson announces a return to campus for students for the fall 2020 semester

  • College of Engineering partners in launch of Summer Leadership Academy for diverse students in technology and engineering

    Top tech and engineering firms join as sponsors in career development effort

  • Discontinued Intercollegiate Athletics Programs FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions on the recent Athletics decision

  • UMass Dartmouth announces discontinuation of eight intercollegiate athletic programs

    UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert E. Johnson announced today the decision to discontinue eight intercollegiate athletic programs, effective immediately.

  • A message from Chancellor Johnson on changes to Athletics

    Chancellor Johnson provides an important update on changes within the Department of Athletics & Recreation

  • CCB Dean John Williams
    UMass Dartmouth announces new College of Business Dean

    John A. Williams begins his tenure as Dean of the Charlton College of Business on July 1

  • UMass Dartmouth announces closure of Public Policy Center

    Decision effective July 1, 2020

  • Associate Professor Jeremiah Ho
    Professor Jeremiah Ho receives Manning Prize for teaching excellence

    Award recognizes exemplary teaching and service on each UMass campus

  • COVID-19 Update Banner
    June 22nd message from Chancellor Johnson on the fall 2020 semester

    Chancellor Johnson provides updates on the fall 2020 reopening planning process

  • UMass Foundation Logo
    UMass research and development expenditures rise to record $684 million

    Fiscal Year 2019 UMass Dartmouth research expenditures grew by more than 5% over the prior year

  • Associate Professors Hua Fang and Honggang Wang
    College of Engineering professors receive $452,178 research grant from the National Institute of Health for development of statistical learning tool

    Associate Professor Hua Fang (Computer & Information Science) and Associate Professor Honggang Wang (Electrical & Computer Engineering) to use innovative tool to analyze studies on diets and health implications

  • UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Johnson announces resignation

    After a successful three-year tenure, Robert E. Johnson to leave UMass Dartmouth

  • Public Policy Center (PPC)
    UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Center releases report on region's essential workers

    Data shows region more reliant on essential workers – disproportionately low wage and female – than rest of state

  • From the desk of Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. banner
    A message from Chancellor Johnson to the UMassD community

    After a successful three-year tenure, Chancellor Johnson to leave UMass Dartmouth in September

  • Paula Noversa
    UMass Dartmouth announces new Director of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture

    Dr. Paula Celeste Gomes Noversa to lead the Center as it expands its international leadership in Portuguese education

  • Student Akira Harper
    Doctoral student awarded 2020 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

    Doctoral STEM Education student Akira Harper joins an elite group of education researchers

  • Department of Public Safety Building
    A letter to the UMassD community from Police Chief Fioravanti

    Chief Emil Fioravanti on the need for police to build trust within their communities

  • UMass Foundation Logo
    Statement from UMass President Marty Meehan on the killing of George Floyd

    UMass System President Marty Meehan shares his thoughts on George Floyd and why action is needed

  • Computer game
    Summer Innovation Program expands to UMassD

    College of Engineering and College of Visual & Performing Arts students will participate in the 2020 MassDigi Summer Innovation Program, a 12-week internship focused on game development.

  • From the desk of Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. banner
    Breathe Again - An Open Letter to the UMassD Community from Chancellor Johnson

    Chancellor Robert E. Johnson shares his life experiences as an African American and the need for inclusivity and equality

  • Laptop with data graphs
    UMass Dartmouth partners with Salve Regina University to offer a path to data science degrees

    The 3+2 BA/MS in mathematics and data science will allow students to fast-track their education in an in-demand field

  • From the desk of Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. banner
    A message from Chancellor Johnson on the killing of George Floyd

    Chancellor Johnson reflects on the need for inclusivity

  • US School Choice Graph Map
    Center for Marketing Research releases new report on school choice

    The study examines school choice options across the nation and how Massachusetts compares

  • COVID-19 Update Banner
    Southcoast Health COVID-19 surge hospital at UMass Dartmouth to close

    The 98-bed facility was constructed to guard the region against a spring surge

  • MBA open house
    UMass Dartmouth to host virtual open house experiences for MBA programs

    The Charlton College of Business MBA’s offer flexible scheduling and innovative concentrations

  • UMass Foundation Logo
    President Meehan to propose UMass tuition freeze for upcoming academic year

    Nearly 50,000 in-state undergraduate students impacted

  • Associate Professors Hua Fang and Honggang Wang
    Increasing the safety of self-driving vehicles

    National Science Foundation awards UMassD professors Honggang Wang and Hua Fang $153K for their project, which uses artificial intelligence and wireless communication to help ensure optimal performance of autonomous vehicles.

  • Arnie the Corsair Athletics logo
    UMass Dartmouth student-athletes on the frontlines of COVID-19

    Stars in the classroom, on the field, and in the medical community

  • Commencement 2020 banner
    UMass Dartmouth plans for fall 2020 Commencement

    Celebrating the Class of 2020 on campus planned for October

  • Dr. Yong Kim
    Detecting COVID-19

    Dr. Yong Kim, professor of bioengineering, is the developer of materials used in COVID-19 test kits.

  • Covid-19 class project board
    UMass Dartmouth Biology Professor gains international attention for COVID-19 blog

    Associate Professor Erin Bromage has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and the New York Times for his work on the practical spread of COVID-19

  • COVID-19 Update Banner
    May 13th message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    The University will take the summer to plan for fall 2020 re-opening.

  • Congrats Class of 2020 Banner
    UMass Dartmouth celebrates the Class of 2020 virtually

    More than 1,900 Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law students honored for their hard work

  • Merging black holes
    UMass Dartmouth graduate student aids in quest to understand black holes

    Nur Rifat developed a new model to discover gravitational wave discoveries

  • Students gathered on lawn for class
    UMass Dartmouth professor featured in National Science Foundation virtual showcase

    Dr. Shakhnoza Kayumova and “STEAM Your Way 2 College” program in the spotlight

  • COVID-19 Update Banner
    Guidance on Massachusetts Face Covering Mandate

    Guidance regarding Governor Baker’s Executive Order of a face-covering mandate that will go into effect on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.

  • Best Online Master’s Healthcare Management Degrees
    Online business program earns high marks

    Master’s degree program in Healthcare Management offered at the Charlton College of Business ranks high on the 2020 best online colleges list for affordability and return on investment (ROI).

  • COVID-19 Update Banner
    Chancellor Johnson update on Massachusetts stay-at-home advisory extension

    Working remotely encouraged until June 30, 2020

  • Field Hospital
    COVID-19 field hospital opens on campus

    Effort to protect the health of the SouthCoast brings the region together

  • GradReports Best Colleges badge
    Crime & Justice Studies among top programs

    The program, which bridges social science and the humanities and offers a broad-based study of the criminal justice system, ranks #5 on GradReports’ 2020 Best Colleges list of 25 Best Colleges for Criminology.

  • Arghavan Louhghalam
    New app helps combat climate change

    The Carbin app, created by Dr. Arghavan Louhghalam and team, is designed to reduce carbon pollution, conserve fuel, and minimize the environmental impact of driving.

  • COVID-19 Update Banner
    Message from Chancellor Johnson regarding on-campus surge hospital

    University announces the hosting of a surge hospital in partnership with Southcoast Health

  • Best Online Colleges ranking badge
    BS in Finance program among top 25

    Program offered at UMass Dartmouth’s Charlton College of Business ranks high on the 2020 "Best Online Colleges" list for return on investment (ROI).

  • COVID-19 Update Banner
    April 3rd message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Community Notification – Positive Case of COVID-19

  • #UMassDTogether
    The UMass Dartmouth community grows stronger during challenging times

    "Distance does not diminish the fact that we are a united community of learners that strive to make a difference in the world" - Chancellor Johnson

  • COVID-19 Update
    Academic Policy Changes for Spring 2020

    Provost Karim provides updates on grading policies

  • COVID-19 Update
    Chancellor Johnson's message to students on cost adjustments

    Chancellor provides updates on the financial implications caused by COVID-19

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 23rd message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Latest coronavirus preperation updates from UMassD

  • March 19th video message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    A video update from Chancellor Johnson

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 16th message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Please review the latest updates from Chancellor Johnson.

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 14th message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Please review the latest updates from Chancellor Johnson.

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 11th message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Latest updates regarding UMass Dartmouth's proactive response to coronavirus

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 9th message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Chancellor Johnson shares updates on the latest coronavirus planning and procedures

  • Telescope and inside of campus observatory
    Observatory announces spring 2020 viewing nights

    The UMass Dartmouth Observatory opens to the public on a monthly basis during the University's Fall and Spring semesters.

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 5th message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Chancellor Johnson shares updates on the latest coronavirus planning and procedures

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 4th message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Chancellor Johnson shares updates on the latest coronavirus planning and procedures

  • UMass Dartmouth COVID-19 Informational Forum

    University faculty and staff provide science-backed facts on the coronavirus

  • Questions about Coronavirus?
    March 1st message from Chancellor Johnson on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

    Chancellor Johnson provides updates and guidance on the global coronavirus situation.

  • Students from the Azores
    UMass Dartmouth hosts student delegation from University of the Azores

    Students presented their projects on international issues

  • Black History 4 Seasons Logo
    Black History 4 Seasons announces spring 2020 events

    Events focus on engaging students and the community in conversations about the African American experience

  • Faye Wattleton
    Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality celebrates 50th anniversary

    March 18th event is postponed until further notice

  • New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
    UMass Dartmouth solicits Public Comments as part of accreditation process

    The university welcomes community input on the quality of the institution

  • Flier for Center for Marketing Research Dinner
    Center for Marketing Research to host Scholarship Dinner with Celtics legend Paul Pierce

    The 10-time NBA All Star will celebrate UMassD student scholarship success

  • Engaged Scholarship Banner
    UMass Dartmouth to host 2020 Engaged Scholarship Symposium

    The Leduc Center for Civic Engagement event will focus on building and celebrating community

  • Engineering Student Competing
    UMass Dartmouth student engineers challenge local high school students to engineering competition

    Engineers Without Borders club had students build bridges and put them to the test

  • Student holding V-O-T-E signs
    UMassD Votes Coalition unveils VOTE sculptures

    The student-made sculptures represent important causes to urge students to vote

  • ONR Announce
    UMass Dartmouth announces $4.6M grant from the U.S. Navy for marine technology research

    The largest grant in university history will fund innovative projects between university faculty and regional partners

  • Beaker icon
    Office of Undergraduate Research announces winners of 2019 Winter grants

    The overall quality of the applications demonstrated the high level of undergraduate research conducted at UMass Dartmouth

  • BankFive President and CEO William Eccles, Jr. and UMassD Chancellor Robert E. Johnson
    UMass Dartmouth announces $75,000 pledge from BankFive for further development of Blue Economy initiative

    The university-based SouthCoast Development Partnership will use funds to a create regional marine science and technology alliance

  • Nursing students attend to a patient in the Sim Lab
    Nursing students far exceed national averages on 2019 nursing exam

    Nursing graduates of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences continue to score above the national average on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

  • From the desk of Chancellor Johnson
    Welcome back message from Chancellor Johnson

    There is much to celebrate and look forward to in 2020

  • Ferreira Mendes Portuguese American Archives exterior
    The Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives launch new publication examining citizenship

    The UMass Dartmouth-based Archive to release The Final Report: a History of the Portuguese American Citizenship Project and hold discussion with project staff

  • Law students posing with the award
    UMass Law recognized by Equal Justice Coalition for advocacy

    Awards recognize exceptional participation in Walk to the Hill

  • CVPA artist in residence Tracey Cockrell
    Tracey Cockrell: CVPA artist-in-residence

    Tracey Cockrell, the CVPA’s artist-in-residence for the 2020-2021 academic year, will offer an engaging perspective on the arts with her “Fall River WaterMark” project as part of the 2nd annual Fall River Fabric Arts Festival.

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