News 2023

Ribbon-cutting for new state-of-the-art gaming space coming soon

Trend of upward trajectory vaults University and its programs on the national stage

The October 15 event to feature Jacquelyn Mitchard, Sara Paretsky, and Adriana Trigiani

Chancellor Fuller provides updates to the campus community at the start of the fall semester

The campus community joined together to celebrate the start of the fall semester

The longstanding tradition showcases first-year student stories as they enter the campus community

The electrical engineering major is 1 of 8 recipients nationwide.

Here's your guide to getting your 2023 academic year started off right

Proceeds from the October 22 community run to support student veterans

Associate professor of computer and information science receives grant for research on artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles

Biochemistry professor wins two R01 grants in two months

Professor of electrical and computer engineering awarded $420K for research on modeling and mitigating cascading failures in the Internet of Things.

SMAST PhD candidate is published in Marine Ecology Progress Series and featured on National Geographic TV special "Return of the White Shark."

Students earn three credits in two weeks with European peers

Dr. Jiawei Yuan, associate professor of computer and information science, was recently awarded a $240K grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote cybersecurity education.

Painting MFA student awarded $12,900 from international foundation

Meeting the demand for a diverse and highly skilled workforce in some of the fastest growing industries

Chief Diversity Officer David A. Gomes discusses the affirmative action ruling

Professors Arpita Joardar and Shakhnoza Kayumova to conduct research internationally

Associate Professor of STEM Education will conduct research in Uzbekistan during the spring semester of 2024

Associate Professor of Management & Marketing will teach in India during the spring 2024 semester

Assistant Teaching Professor of Interior Architecture + Design recognized for exemplary teaching and service

Nancy M. Godleski, former Associate University Librarian at Vanderbilt University, named Dean

Sam Panarella, professor of Law and former Executive Director of the Max S. Baucus Institute, named Dean

The College of Engineering honors Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh and Dapeng Li, winners of the 2023 Faculty Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the 2023 Outstanding Staff Award

PhD candidate Merin Bosco '24 is the award's first recipient

Kevin Stokesbury selected as Dean after decades of leadership with SMAST

This funding will support four scallop research projects through the 2023-2024 Scallop Research Set-Aside Program.

1,800 examples of student success celebrated during four ceremonies across campus

Amy Shapiro selected as Dean after serving as Director of the Honors College since September 2021

IAD 302 class redesigns local nonprofit's facility for practical learning experience

Graduates prepared to pursue justice for all

Four of six UMass Dartmouth teams finish in top 15 of their respective categories

Public launch will celebrate new virtual tour of Paul Rudolph’s iconic brutalist campus Thursday, May 11, at 6:30pm

Also reached #1 ranking among New England law schools in the same metric

Twenty undergraduate student researchers from across campus to conduct unique research during the summer

Scholarships cover high-achieving Massachusetts residents' tuition, fees, food, and housing for four years

Companies move forward in their battle against cyber threats

Four ceremonies will celebrate the achievements of students

Capri McLucas, Marilyn Naeem, Anne Jean, and Natalie Peters to inspire their peers with stories of perseverance and success

Brian Baptiste received a citation for his 40 years of coaching accomplishments

Little Doe Baird, Loretta “Lee” Blake, and Mark Dion to receive honorary degrees

Professors Kristen Sethares (Adult Nursing), Vijaya Chalivendra (Mechanical Engineering), Rebecca Hutchinson (Art & Design), and Scott Field (Mathematics) all honored

Undergraduate student Mckenzie Ferrari and graduate students Benjoe Rey Visayas and Yasmin Zandomenico Vasconcelos all received awards

Joint presentation with Japanese delegation also takes home honorable mention in NYC conference

UMass Dartmouth undergraduate and graduate students competed in the 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition.

Gent Haviari recognized for commitment to solving public problems

Eleven students spent their spring break improving the health and hygiene of Guatemalan women and children

Award is the fifth consecutive for Business and Engineering students

University earns acclaim with Gold Ranking

Forty participants competed on eight teams to present the best startup venture idea

Upcoming events on campus help students grow their networks, explore careers and land jobs.

Alum Peter de Silva will discuss his book “Taking Stock” on April 13 at CCB

The hybrid event will feature panels and workshops with national experts

The latest award from the Office of Naval Research to create new marine science and technology projects

The month-long celebration features a speaker series, workshops, and film screenings

Event designed to prepare future nurses and health care workers and to share information with the community

UMass System President Marty Meehan remarks on another incredible year

Williams will discuss the latest updates in the ongoing Russian war and take questions from the audience during the hybrid event

Student researchers from across campus to conduct unique research during the spring

The UMassD community celebrates Black History Month 2023 through virtual and in-person cultural and educational events

UMass Dartmouth received a $3.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to advance the study of cybersecurity and prepare students for future careers in the field.

Chancellor Fuller comments and reviews resources for the campus community

UMass Dartmouth and the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture welcome Professor Maria do Carmo Piçarra Ramos

Students gain real-world experience promoting non-profit artwork

The virtual event on January 27 will honor the civil rights leader with musical performances and a keynote address from activist and author Feminista Jones

Twenge to discuss iGen, her influential study of Gen Z smartphone use on February 2

Chief Diversity Officer David A. Gomes reflects on the occasion of Dr. King's 94th birthday celebration

Professor Victoria Richter and her musical group, Gained in Translation, to perform Early Valentine’s Afternoon music

The milestone cements Baptiste as the most winningest active coach in Division III basketball

Reception with Bristol Community College and BayCoast Bank highlighted five students’ successful graduation from BCC and transfer to the CCB

The workforce development-focused roundtable featured top state officials, local politicians, and student and faculty researchers