News 2021

Projects were reviewed by faculty and deans and rated for their relevance and potential for external funding

Congratulations to students and faculty mentors for their research endeavors

Acting Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Health Services provide updates to students on COVID-19 protocols for the Spring 2022 semester

A return to campus brought UMass Dartmouth together to achieve new heights

The international collaboration will promote educational, research, and economic opportunities

The Pandemic Emergency Response Team (PERT) provides updates for the upcoming spring semester

University celebrated by Baker-Polito Administration during 15th Annual Leading by Example Awards

U.S. News ranking places the MSHM program among the top 60 in the country

Submit what the Star Store means to you!

Brian Giordano expanded his software development skills via research assistantship opportunity at Huntington Ingalls Industries with the help of alum Jim LaCroix

With funding from PrimaLoft and the MassTech Collaborative, researchers bring focus to sustainability

Laboratory Labrador plays an important role spreading joy on campus

Achilov will take residency at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Co-chairs of the Pandemic Emergency Response Team (PERT) provide updates before Thanksgiving break

Chancellor Fuller appointed Dr. Kimberly M. Scott as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, effective January 10, 2022

The Corsairs top off an impressive 9-2 season with exciting 42-16 bowl game victory

Newly renovated lobby and commissioned art pieces showcase the history and future potential of the Commonwealth’s only public law school

Juli Parker chosen for YWCA Yvonne M. Drayton Award for leadership and community activism

Baker-Polito Administration awards $700k, PrimaLoft gives $450K in public-private investment to boost new marine tech research facility for the South Coast

Nancy Holt: Massachusetts celebrates the artist's regional connections and showcases new research

Results of the study of 111 Bay State municipalities and planning agencies will be used to refine the mission of the Northeast Center for Coastal Resilience

A decade worth of institutional sustainability efforts were awarded by Princeton Review’s latest rankings

Recently released data shows 65% of eligible UMassD students voted

Collaborative two-day event celebrates the history, preservation, and future of brutalist architecture.

Interviews conducted will explore how Cape Verdeans have added to the economic, cultural, and social fabric of the Commonwealth

April uses her own diagnosis and the support of her UMassD friends and family to make a difference

Adjunct faculty member Gaurav Khanna honored for Physics research on black holes

Associate Professor Shakhnoza Kayumova and doctoral students presented research on teaching and learning best practices for students

Expansion of MOU creates more educational and workforce development opportunities in Southeastern Massachusetts

Students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and the community celebrate on campus

The free events are part of the two-day collaborative UMass symposium, "Brutalism + the Public University: Past, Present and Future"

Gift to further the impact of the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement

Conversations about local food systems to feature Senator Montigny and Marion Institute research

New 3+3 agreement between institutions to create innovative pipeline for law students

Chief Diversity Officer David Gomes provides the UMassD community with important information regarding anti-racism

Chancellor Fuller asserts support for those affected by racist messaging at the University's sister campus

The “Quest for Peace & Justice: An International Conference on the Decolonization Processes of Former UN Trusteeship Territories," will examine conflict in the Territory of Southern Cameroons

Students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join the festivities on October 8 and 9

Hybrid event to discuss new strategies for future public health crises

12-person committee created and charged with searching for new Director

U.S. News & World Report applauds undergraduate business programming

University rose to #59 in the nation for launching low-income students into trajectories of success

The two campuses will hold a two-day symposium: Brutalism + the Public University: Past, Present, and Future

Beginning of the semester continues to offer engaging experiences

The exhibition in the CVPA Campus Gallery will run from September 7 through October 23. This major exhibition of Ives's work as artist and designer showcases some early works that will be on display for the first time.

New and returning students, faculty, and staff reunite on campus

The latest virtual Corsair Chat will feature Professor Brian Glyn Williams, who will highlight the story of Afghanistan based on his extensive travels in the country and reports from people currently under Taliban rule

The first-year student tradition showcases the values of the University community

Chancellor Fuller provides updates on coronavirus policies and protocols for the Fall 2021 semester

Make sure you're ready for the fall semester at UMassD!

Acting Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Preble provides updates to students about the vaccination requirement

Chancellor Fuller provides an update on University requirements related to COVID-19

Chancellor Fuller provides updates on health and safety protocols ahead of the Fall 2021 Semester

The three-year grant will support the program’s efforts to provide quality legal representation to economically disadvantaged clients

Professor Sukalyan Sengupta and Research Engineer Chen-Lu Yang awarded $15,000 for battery recycling technology

Associate Professor Dr. Hua Fang awarded with first-ever NIH RO1 grant in University history

Emily Dillan (2L) chosen as the Law Student Division Liaison to the ABA Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence

One of the University’s newest programs quickly gains acclaim from industry

Former UMass Amherst Vice Chancellor and Isenberg School of Management Dean selected after seven months of effective leadership as interim chancellor

“South Coast Working” explores the challenges faced and victories won for working people in the region

Programs look to address Diversity, Equity, Inclusion while advancing STEM education in the workplace, in communities, and in educational settings

Scholarship fund recognizes local students’ academic achievements and community engagement

Truman Scholars attending UMass Law will receive tuition support in Foundation’s first dedicated law school partnership

The report is a celebration of scholarship that highlights the innovative research, and scholarly and creative activities that were conducted by UMassD students, faculty, and staff despite the pandemic.

Deputy Chancellor / Acting Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Mark Preble provides details about vaccinaation opportunities on campus

Deputy Chancellor / Acting Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Mark Preble provides an update on vaccination requirements

Associate Professor Ronald Sherwin uses song to enact social change in communities

The UMass Office of Technology Commercialization and Ventures awarded Professor Sukalyan Sengupta, Professor Amit Tandon for innovative research proposals

The virtual meetings will help students understand FAFSA, Student Employment, Scholarships, and more

Four in-person ceremonies celebrated the UMassD and UMass Law Classes of 2020 and 2021

On June 17, the University will host a webinar that discusses the historical context and present-day implications of the holiday

Bloomberg Lab offers students first-hand business and investing experience on-campus

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m tune in to the livestream!

The Class of 2020 and 2021 student speakers to inspire their fellow graduates with their personal stories and different experiences that led to their success

Sophomore Cameron Rodgers became first Corsair 400-meter hurdler to earn All-America honors after finishing third at 2021 Track & Field Championships

Chancellor Fuller provides information on University policy changes ahead of the May 29 Massachusetts reopening plan implementation

Chancellor Fuller provides information on the Commonwealth's latest guidance

Anderson will bring decades of higher education enrollment experience as the University strengthens its admissions outreach

Students teamed up to create a bridge building competition to test engineering design principles

Professor of Portuguese Anna M. Klobucka to research women’s literary and cultural history in Portugal

The University and partners Massasoit Community College and UMass School of Law were awarded $150,000 to bolster Southeastern Massachusetts workforce readiness in justice-related occupations

With statewide COVID-19 restrictions lifted on May 29, the University will hold larger ceremonies and host up to 6 guests for each graduate

Due to changing demographics within the UMass Dartmouth student population and given the current collegiate sports environment, the University has revisited its July 2020 decision to discontinue eight intercollegiate athletic programs

Professor Bridget A. Teboh to use fellowship to travel to Nigeria to transform Africa’s “Brain Drain” into “Brain Circulation”

Education champion, Maggie Sullivan ‘21, honored on May 13 in virtual State House ceremony

Faculty members Chandra Orrill, Shakhnoza Kayumova, and Ramprasad Balasubramanian to present “Computational Thinking Counts in Elementary Grades”

New exhibition celebrates artist Nancy Holt’s regional connections, features Holt’s room-sized installation Electrical System, and showcases gifts of artworks by Holt/Smithson Foundation

Award recognizes exemplary teaching and service across five UMass campuses

Chancellor Fuller provides an update on University requirements related to the COVID-19 vaccine and schedule for on-campus testing

Provost Goodman updates the campus community on important academic policy changes

The materials, which include the Associação Académica flag, the portraits of past club presidents, team photos, opposition team pennants and other ephemera, will be collected and curated at the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives

The May 3 virtual event will feature faculty talks and student research poster presentations

Statement from UMass President Marty Meehan, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller, UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Maloney, and UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins

The Commons - What’s Next for our Local Economies? sponsored by the Public’s Radio, UMassD, and Grow Smart RI to examine cross-border relationship

Chancellor Fuller writes to the UMassD community about the continued violence against communities of color in America

New efficient light bulbs in the UMass Law School building funded by Eversource

Director of Health Services Marianne Sullivan provides information on vaccinations and the University’s expectations ahead of the Phase 3 eligibility pool increase

Board approval marks second consecutive tuition freeze for in-state students and complements increased financial aid and federal emergency aid

Board of Trustees invites diverse group of students, faculty, staff and community leaders to assist in identifying strong candidates to lead the South Coast’s national research university

Chairman Robert J. Manning announced the formation of a 19-member search committee to find the next UMass Dartmouth Chancellor

Over $75,000 raised during the annual giving day

April 6-7: Two days of giving, events, and prizes

The SouthCoast Earth Month Coalition has announced a variety of ways to engage and celebrate a 100% sustainable future throughout the month of April both on the ground and virtually

Student researchers aim to uncover wide range of topics in novel research projects

Activist Sonya Renee Taylor speech part of a co-sponsored event by the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality

Director of Health Services Marianne Sullivan explains the latest updates on the Massachusetts vaccine rollout

Chancellor Fuller remarks on the deeply disturbing nationwide trend of increasing harassment and violence directed towards people of Asian descent

Twenty-one students from across the University to present at April 23 virtual event

In his address, President Meehan recommends tuition freeze for the second straight year as the university prepares for Massachusetts economic recovery

The Jumpin’ into Entrepreneurship Scholarship rewards equity in innovation

Statement by UMass President Marty Meehan, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark Fuller, UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney, and UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins on passage of the American Rescue Plan Act

Nikolay Anguelov was interviewed by a French documentary team about his research on the issues related to the fashion industry

Collaboration with MassDiGI offers computer science and animation design skills to students

Virtual events bring together UMassD faculty expertise and celebrations of Women’s History

Access to resources for those seeking food for themselves and their families

Deputy Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Mark Preble informs the UMassD community about health and safety protocols related to Spring Break

Chancellor Fuller provides information on the University's anticipated return to campus

The UMass System seeks volunteers to help the Commonwealth's vaccination efforts

The civil rights activist and journalism icon will discuss Disinformation and the Pursuit of Truth

Personal, academic, and professional resources for student veterans give UMassD distinction

Chancellor Fuller discusses the need for everyone to recommit to equity in society

May 15 and May 17 virtual ceremonies to honor student accomplishments

Organizations from across campus and the region to host cultural events to appreciate the contributions of Americans of African descent

The National Science Foundation has awarded Dr. Louhghalam $524,940 to support research that will lead to significant reductions in economic loss and negative social impacts of natural hazards.

Marianne Sullivan and Greg Homol earned the prestigious honor for their efforts operating the University’s testing center

Chief Diversity Officer David Gomes reflects on the life of Dr. King

Physics Professor Gaurav Khanna and his team continue to unravel the universe

The University of Massachusetts “zoom summits” will introduce industry leaders, their colleagues in business strategy and government relations, to some of the most important breakthroughs of recent years

On Jan. 26, Senator Montigny, Big Brothers Big Sisters, UMassD, and the New Bedford Housing Authority will discuss mentoring and social justice

A message from the University on the Conference's fall sports decision

The Jan. 29 virtual event will feature musical performances and a keynote address from activist Tamika D. Mallory

Chancellor Fuller welcomes students back to UMassD for their spring semester

The project, led by Associate Professor Anthony Arrigo, will explore the history of the Hoover Dam using virtual reality

On February 4, UMass Dartmouth Dining Services & Farm and Institution New England will present an online summit focused on leveraging institutions to support local seafood producers, kelp, and underutilized species.

The Leduc Center for Civic Engagement event will focus on building community during the pandemic

The 54-hour online event, which takes place February 19-21, is an engaging, risk‐free experience designed to help students across all disciplines get their startup ideas off the ground.

Newly appointed Interim Chancellor Mark Fuller introduces himself to the UMassD community

UMass President Marty Meehan provides an update on leadership at UMassD

12-Year UMass Veteran Brings Deep Experience, Proven Leadership, and University Pride

Gavin Fay was honored by CINAR for his work on sustainable fisheries management

Acting Chancellor Preble remarks on events that transpired in Washington, D.C.