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Office of the Provost announces 2022 Internal Seed Funding awardees

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

Office of Undergraduate Research announces Winter/Spring 2022 grant recipients

Congratulations to students and faculty mentors for their research endeavors

Spring 2022 COVID update for students

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

Year in Review: Top 21 stories of 2021

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

UMass Dartmouth begins ocean science and technology partnership with Portuguese government

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

Updated COVID Policies for Spring Semester

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

UMass Dartmouth awarded for campus decarbonization efforts

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

Charlton College of Business is ranked among the top 35% of the nation’s online master’s programs in business, other than MBA programs

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

Star Store Stories: Celebrating 20 years of the Star Store Campus

Submit what the Star Store means to you!

UMass Dartmouth alum Jim LaCroix creates career opportunity for grad student

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

UMass Dartmouth's new biodegradability lab aims to ease the impact of plastics in the world's oceans and landfills

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

Gracie the “Lab Lab”

Laboratory Labrador plays an important role spreading joy on campus

Professor Dilshod Achilov named U.S. Fulbright Scholar

Achilov will take residency at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Fall Semester COVID-19 Update

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

UMass Dartmouth announces new Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

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

UMass Dartmouth football team New England Bowl champions

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

UMass Law celebrates 10 years of success with inspiring Arc of Justice Atrium unveiling

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

UMass Dartmouth Associate VC for Student Affairs honored with Women of Distinction award from YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts

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

UMass Dartmouth awarded nearly $1.2M for new Biodegradable Plastics Lab

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

UMass Dartmouth to debut exhibition featuring new interpretations of campus sculpture on November 11

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

New Report Provides a Comprehensive Outlook on Climate Resilience of Massachusetts Municipalities

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

UMass Dartmouth named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges for 10th year in a row

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

UMass Dartmouth student voting participation jumped during 2020 election

Recently released data shows 65% of eligible UMassD students voted

UMass Dartmouth and UMass Amherst host symposium on brutalist architecture

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

UMass Dartmouth researchers receive Mass Humanities grant to collect the lived experiences of Cape Verdeans on the SouthCoast

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

April Cabral ’03 brings awareness to breast cancer research

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

UMass Dartmouth researcher named a prestigious American Physical Society Fellow

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

UMass Dartmouth researchers focus on equity and identity in STEM during Massachusetts STEM Week

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

UMass Dartmouth and CONNECT institutions expand CONNECT4WIND partnership

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

UMass Dartmouth community celebrates Blue & Gold Weekend

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

UMass Brut Symposium announces interactive public art events

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

UMass Dartmouth receives $1M gift from Robert and Jeanne Leduc to support community engagement

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

UMass Dartmouth to co-host "Food Summit 2021"

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

UMass Law and Springfield College launch accelerated law degree program

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

UMassD Anti-Racism Resources

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

UMass Dartmouth stands with UMass Amherst against racism

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

UMass Dartmouth to host “Quest for Peace & Justice" Conference

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

Blue & Gold Weekend celebrates UMassD pride

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

UMass Dartmouth to host workshop on global COVID-19 impact with United Nations officials

Hybrid event to discuss new strategies for future public health crises

UMass Dartmouth begins search for next Director of Athletics and Recreation

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

Charlton College of Business continues to climb rankings

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

UMass Dartmouth named a "2022 Best College” and a top performer in U.S. News & World Report student social mobility ranking

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

UMass Dartmouth and UMass Amherst to Host a Symposium on our Brutalist Architectural Heritage Oct. 22-23

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

Second week of campus life at UMassD

Beginning of the semester continues to offer engaging experiences

The College of Visual and Performing Arts Presents Norman Ives: Constructions & Reconstructions

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.

UMass Dartmouth kicks off fall semester

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

Journey into Afghanistan – the real stories and people behind the Taliban Conquest

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

UMass Dartmouth announces This We Believe essay contest winners

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

COVID-19 Protocols for Fall 2021 Semester

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

Welcome Back to Campus: Your Corsair Checklist

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

Make sure you’re ready for the fall at UMassD

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

A Message from Chancellor Fuller to Students

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

COVID-19 Protocols for Fall

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

Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation awards $120,000 to UMass Law Justice Bridge Program

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

UMass Dartmouth faculty members receive MassVentures Acorn Innovation Fund grant

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

UMass Dartmouth faculty member receives prestigious National Institutes of Health grant

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

UMass Law student named to American Bar Association Commission

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

UMass Dartmouth Interior Architecture + Design Program receives re-accreditation

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

Mark Fuller named UMass Dartmouth Chancellor

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

UMass Dartmouth Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center debuts new podcast

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

Southeastern Massachusetts STEM Network to host Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Programs

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

Nine SouthCoast students awarded $45,000 in UMass scholarships through the James Karam Scholarship Fund

Scholarship fund recognizes local students’ academic achievements and community engagement

UMass Law partners with Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation to provide legal education pathways

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

UMass Dartmouth published Annual Research Report 2020

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Van on Campus – July 9

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

Reminder for students - COVID Vaccine Requirement

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

UMass Dartmouth Professor making a change in the world through choral music

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

UMass Dartmouth faculty members receive OTCV grant awards

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

UMass Dartmouth graduates honored on campus during Commencement Weekend

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

UMass Dartmouth celebrates Juneteenth

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

UMass Dartmouth Student Investment Fund named top undergraduate UMass managed fund for the third year in a row

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

ALANA Graduation Kente Stole Ceremony

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

UMass Dartmouth announces student speakers for 2021 Commencement Weekend

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

UMass Dartmouth Student-Athlete Earns All-America Honors at 2021 NCAA Division III Championships

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

Update on Massachusetts Health and Safety Guidance

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

End of Semester Update on Massachusetts Health and Safety Guidance

Chancellor Fuller provides information on the Commonwealth's latest guidance

Jim Anderson appointed as Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

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

UMass Dartmouth and Bishop Connolly High School students hold engineering competition

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

UMass Dartmouth faculty member named a Fulbright Scholar

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

UMass Dartmouth receives Massachusetts Board of Higher Education grant to create innovative curriculum for a Transformative Justice Certification Program

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

UMass Dartmouth expands Commencement Weekend

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

UMass Dartmouth to Reinstate Women’s Tennis and Women’s Swimming & Diving

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

UMass Dartmouth faculty member awarded third Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

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

UMass Dartmouth student named to Massachusetts Department of Higher Education “29 Who Shine”

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

UMass Dartmouth faculty to participate in 2021 STEM for All Video Showcase: COVID, Equity & Social Justice

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

UMass Dartmouth exhibition "Nancy Holt: Massachusetts” receives Luce Foundation grant

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

UMass Dartmouth Nursing Professor Kiley Medeiros receives Manning Prize for teaching excellence

Award recognizes exemplary teaching and service across five UMass campuses

Updates on vaccinations and on-campus testing

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

A reminder on academic policy changes regarding grading for Spring 2021

Provost Goodman updates the campus community on important academic policy changes

Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives receives a donation from the Associação Académica

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

Psychology Department to host Spring 2021 Research Conference

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

Statement from UMass leadership regarding the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial

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

UMass Dartmouth to co-host virtual event on Rhode Island and Massachusetts economic collaborations

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

Supporting Our Community Amid Continuing Racialized Violence

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

UMass Dartmouth receives second grant for LED light fixture upgrades

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

Massachusetts to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 16+ and older on April 19

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

UMass Board of Trustees approves Massachusetts student tuition freeze for 2021-2022 academic year

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

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Search Committee named

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

A message from Board of Trustees Chairman Manning on chancellor search

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

Corsair Challenge raises funds for UMassD students and programs

Over $75,000 raised during the annual giving day

Support UMassD students during the Corsair Challenge

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

UMass Dartmouth celebrates Earth Month

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

Office of Undergraduate Research awards grants to student researchers

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

UMass Dartmouth among national group hosting Women’s History Month closing keynote

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

Updated timeline for Massachusetts vaccine distribution

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

Condemning Anti-Asian Bigotry and Violence

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

UMass Dartmouth undergraduate researchers to participate in Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference

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

Answering the Call: State of the University 2021

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

UMass Dartmouth announces new scholarship for student entrepreneurs

The Jumpin’ into Entrepreneurship Scholarship rewards equity in innovation

Statement by UMass President Meehan and UMass Chancellors on passage of the American Rescue Plan Act

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

Associate Professor of Public Policy featured in “Fast Fashion” documentary

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

UMass Dartmouth to host video game design event

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

UMass Dartmouth celebrates Women’s History Month

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

UMassD Cares about food insecurity

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

Spring Break updates & reminders

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

UMass Dartmouth's Intention to Reopen in Fall 2021

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

Join the UMass Vaccine Corps

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

UMass Dartmouth and New Bedford Light to host journalism discussion with Charlayne Hunter-Gault

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

UMass Dartmouth named one of America’s top Military Friendly® universities

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

Building Inclusive Community

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

UMass Dartmouth announces virtual Commencement ceremony for Class of 2021

May 15 and May 17 virtual ceremonies to honor student accomplishments

UMass Dartmouth celebrates Black History Month

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

Dr. Arghavan Louhghalam receives NSF CAREER award

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.

UMass Dartmouth COVID Testing Center leads receive Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service

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

In Celebration of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

Professor finds breakthrough in black hole research

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

UMass convenes virtual applied science summits on discoveries that could propel Massachusetts’ post-pandemic economic recovery

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

Virtual community panel discussion on the power of mentoring

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

UMass Dartmouth Statement on MASCAC Fall Sports Cancellation Announcement

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

UMass Dartmouth to host 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

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

Chancellor's first day of classes message to students

Chancellor Fuller welcomes students back to UMassD for their spring semester

Inter-disciplinary team of faculty receive $99,947 National Endowment for the Humanities grant

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

Join Dining Services & FINE for a Virtual Sea Summit

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.

UMass Dartmouth to host 2021 Engaged Scholarship Symposium

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

UMassD hosts virtual Startup Weekend

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.

A Message from Interim Chancellor Mark Fuller

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

A Message Regarding Leadership at UMass Dartmouth

UMass President Marty Meehan provides an update on leadership at UMassD

UMass Dartmouth Names Mark Fuller as Interim Chancellor

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

Associate Professor of Fisheries Oceanography named a Cooperative Institute for the North Atlantic Region (CINAR) Fellow

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

Campus message regarding January 6 events

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