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UMass Dartmouth receives $1.1M state grant to expand geothermal energy system

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources funding will expand geothermal system to additional campus buildings

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Wei-Shun Chang receives $700K National Science Foundation CAREER Award grant for nanoparticle research

The NSF CAREER Award will support Chang's research on nanomaterial structure and spin behavior to develop new uses

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UMass Dartmouth joins elite cyber workforce coalition VICEROY

The designation positions UMass Dartmouth among the nation's leading universities preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and defense-related technologies

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Inside UMassD August 6, 2026

Campus Community Accomplishments

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Professor Mary McCurry earns Fulbright Scholar award to advance compassionate nursing care

McCurry will collaborate with Edinburgh Napier University to reduce stigma around drug use and improve care

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UMass Dartmouth receives $1.1M state grant to expand geothermal energy system

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources funding will expand geothermal system to additional campus buildings

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UMass Dartmouth appoints Judite Vamvakides vice chancellor for advancement

Experienced higher education fundraising leader to oversee university advancement, alumni engagement, and philanthropic strategy

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Inside UMassD July 9, 2026

Campus Community Accomplishments

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Paul Riley '26: Betting on yourself
Future public defender says UMass Law helped him discover what he was capable of
Paulina Aguilar Delgado '26: Pursuing justice across borders
For graduating law student, law became a way to help others navigate unfamiliar systems
Heather Cachia '26: Designing spaces that feel like home
Interior architecture + design student found community, confidence, and a career path at UMass Dartmouth
John Augusta MS '26 and his family posing with Arnie at Commencement
John Augusta MS '26: Airman, father, student
Active Air Force member and father of two graduates with MS in psychology
Ancil Alexander pictured with his All-American medal and trophy at the 2026 Track & Field National Championships
Ancil Alexander '28: Golden opportunities
Taunton native is one of Division III's top throwers—and he's just getting started
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Stacey Snow ‘26: Building a new path through environmental policy
Seeking a new way to make an impact, Stacey Snow enrolled at UMass Dartmouth to turn her environmental engineering expertise into policy advocacy.
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Jessica Welsh '26: Code meets community
First-generation student Jess Welsh blends computer science and community, building real-world solutions while helping students find their place.
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Meet Dean Philip Scher
Philip Scher aims to further interdisciplinarity in the College of Arts and Sciences
Graham Burke '26: Breaking the mold
Physics researcher and hockey goalie Graham Burke ’26 proves you don’t have to choose between intellectual curiosity and athletic ambition.

Events

Aug
13
10:00AM
MS Thesis Defense by Benjamin Daermann, “Covalent Modification and Characterization of a Nonaqueous Redox Flow Battery Active Material”
MS Thesis Defense by Benjamin Daermann
Aug
13
4:00PM
Keeping Your Student Healthy, Safe & Flourishing at UMass Dartmouth
Learn about Wellness Resources Available to Support Your Student's Success
Aug
14
4:00PM
Opening Doors: Accessibility Resources for Student Success
Learn how students can access accommodations and support services that promote academic success.
Aug
19
11:00AM
Syntactic Openings in Online Reviews: A Computational Pipeline for Cross-Domain Register Taxonomy and Helpfulness Analysis
Data Science Master's Thesis Defense by Tanishka Nath Pasumarthi
Aug
20
10:00AM
MS Thesis Defense by Daphne Poirier, "Synthesis, Characterization, and Tuning of Metal Hexacyanoferrates for Application in Redox Mediated Flow Battery Systems"
MS Thesis Defense by Daphne Poirier
Aug
20
4:00PM
Student Accounts Information Session
An overview of paying the student account and important billing and payment information.
Aug
21
1:00PM
Machine-Learning Emulator for Multispecies Biological Reference Points in the Eastern Bering Sea Groundfish Complex
DS Master's Thesis Defense by Rowan Raj Ignatius
Aug
31
11:00AM
Speak Up: Dramatic Dialogues for Balsam Hall & Commuters A-L
Class of 2030 theatre event
Aug
31
12:15PM
Speak Up: Dramatic Dialogues for Spruce Hall & Commuters M-Z
Class of 2030 theatre event
Sep
1
10:30AM
Convocation
Class of 2030 event
Sep
1
11:30AM
All-Campus Picnic
Enjoy barbecue, mingle with friends, take home prizes, and more!
Sep
1
2:00PM
First Generation Student Welcome Reception
First Generation Student Welcome Reception
Sep
8
12:30PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 1
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
8
5:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 2
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
9
11:00AM
Bella's 2nd Birthday Party
Celebrating Bella's 2nd Birthday
Sep
9
12:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 3
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
9
4:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 4
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
9
5:00PM
Semester in the City - Pizza Party Info Session
Enjoy some pizza and learn about the Semester in the City Internship Program.
Sep
10
12:30PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 5
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
10
4:00PM
The Washington Center - Pizza Party Info Session
Enjoy some pizza and learn about The Washington Center internship program!
Sep
10
5:00PM
Resume-Palooza: Session 6
Kick off your fall semester by getting your resume in order!
Sep
10
7:00PM
NSFW Coloring & Conversation
Join us for adult coloring and conversation about bodies & sex. Free snacks!
Sep
13
12:00PM
9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance
Sharing the Harvest Community Farm
Sep
14
10:30AM
Coffee and Tea with UMDPD
Coffee and Tea with UMDPD
Sep
15
1:00PM
Campus & Community Hiring Fair
Find your opportunity! Met employers looking for part-time hires, interns, and volunteers.
Sep
15
3:00PM
LGBTQIA+ Mingle
Meet new friends, learn about the Center, and grab a bite to eat!
Sep
16
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter event
Sep
16
6:00PM
Collage Zine Making
Let your creative juices flow during this two-hour collage zine workshop! Supplies & snacks provided
Sep
21
12:00PM
International Day of Peace
Day of Peace
Sep
23
9:00AM
Meet the Firms
Ready, Corsairs? Come meet recruiters, learn about opportunities in accounting and finance.
Sep
28
7:00PM
Unpacking Relationships
Recognizing Red Flags, Building Healthy Relationships, and Supporting Friends Struggling with Both
Oct
7
6:00PM
Stitch & Bitch
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, weaving and join us in our lounge area!
Oct
13
10:00AM
Career Week: Handshake Launch
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Let's activate your Handshake account.
Oct
13
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter Event
Oct
14
10:30AM
Coffee and Tea with UMDPD
Coffee and Tea with UMDPD
Oct
14
12:00PM
Queer Scholar Luncheon: Name Change 101
Join attorneys from South Coastal Counties Legal Services to learn about changing your name in MA.
Oct
14
1:00PM
Career Week: How to Work a Career Fair
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Prepare for next week's Business & STEM Career Fairs.
Oct
15
3:30PM
Career Week: Create Your Elevator Pitch
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Build a quick self-introduction to use in your career journey.
Oct
16
10:00AM
Career Week: Start Your Internship/Job Search
Get Career Ready, Corsairs! Let's go find your opportunity.
Oct
21
1:00PM
Business Career Fair
Come find your opportunity or build your network, Corsairs!
Oct
22
1:00PM
STEM Career Fair
Find your career opportunity or build your network in the STEM fields, Corsairs!
Oct
22
6:30PM
Queer Trivia Night (21+)
Put your queer history, pop culture, and icon mastery to the test at Queer Trivia Night!
Nov
4
10:30AM
Coffee and Tea with UMDPD
Coffee and Tea with UMDPD
Nov
12
3:00PM
The "T" Room Social
Join our welcoming social event for transgender and non-binary people.
Nov
18
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter Event
Nov
18
5:00PM
Who Invented Gender Anyway? F* the Rules
What is gender, and why do the categories we use to describe it change over time?
Dec
1
10:00AM
Commuter Pit Stop
Commuter Event
Dec
9
10:00AM
Cookies & Condoms
Drop in for cookies and free safer sex supplies
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