News 2023

UMass Law professors Lisa Owens and AnnaMarie Tabor present at Northeastern University

Professor McDonald was interviewed on the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case, which brings attention to the opioid epidemic.

The January 26 event will feature a keynote from Theo E.J. Wilson that analyzes the challenges and opportunities of implementing DEI initiatives

Paper explores ecological consequences of chronic road noise near predatory environments

Judge George Phelan reflects on a busy 2023, while focusing on the year ahead.

The UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship is designed to encourage timely associate’s degree completion, expand access to a four-year college degree for historically underrepresented students, and strengthen the Commonwealth’s talent pipeline

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program graduates receive their nursing pins after completing the 17-month program

Two UMassD student groups won awards in the group's first international competition

Corsairs soar to new heights

Students in civil engineering and interior architecture and design work together to benefit the city's future and leave their mark on the SouthCoast.

Sam Mead to lead the University's Enrollment Marketing efforts

The UMass Dartmouth Faculty Federation named Dr. Liu the 2023 recipient of the the Leo M. Sullivan Teacher of the Year award

From remote lectures to campus visits, local students find a supportive early college pathway through the Commonwealth Collegiate Academy program.

Art History and Art Education Professor Pamela Karimi awarded prestigious honor

Chancellor Mark Fuller appointed Dr. Ramprasad Balasubramanian, better known as Ram Bala, to serve as UMass Dartmouth’s next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

First maritime law case heard by the Court in nearly 70 years could change insurance rulings across the U.S.

Grant of $750,000 for professional laboratory equipment was awarded by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to prepare students for in-demand life sciences careers

Illustration and fashion design students bring life to electrical boxes

UMass Law’s Shaun Spencer argued before the Mass. Supreme Judicial Court that the state’s alimony law should allow alimony awards that maintain patterns of savings that the parties followed during their marriage.

$1,000 of cash prizes awarded in eighth annual pitch competition

The $505K award provides funding for research and student training in hydrodynamics and marine technology.

A study led by Collin Capano, adjunct faculty in the Department of Physics, has been published in Physical Review Letters.

Professor Anna-Marie Tabor tells the U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory Council why retirees need stronger benefit protections.

Event provides an opportunity for nursing faculty to share their research with colleagues and students who were inspired by their professors' work

Charlton College of Business presents regional tourism panel to community stakeholders

Professor Chaudhry presented his latest research on real estate taxation and affordable housing in Berlin.

Visual & Performing Arts students explore historical public art collections in New Bedford

Students experienced real-world issues in international law

Over a dinner and engaging professional development workshop, Corsairs represented the blossoming future of STEM fields and six received a scholarship that supports their educational journeys.

Friday, November 17th, 2023

UMass Law Professor Justine Dunlap joined the executive committee of the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission.

Nichols becomes the 16th institution to offer a joint undergraduate and UMass Law degree in six years

Fund beats S&P 500 by 7.12%, up 26.71% in FY23

$11,000 raised for New Bedford Salvation Army Food Pantry

The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2024 Edition hails campus sustainability

Virtual Artist Talk and Cyanotype Demo, 8:00 AM, Tuesday, November 7th, 2023

Metaphorical Antipodes: Stories of Ice, Virtual Artist Talk, 3:00 PM, Monday, November 6th, 2023

Awards are given to undergraduate students to fund research projects alongside a faculty supervisor

Growth follows change from a program to college, higher admission standards, and increased Honors courses and opportunities

Also honored with the Excellence in Family Nursing Award during annual conference that featured presentations by CNHS graduate students and faculty

New UMass Donahue Institute study shows more than 4,000 jobs sustained by the University

200 3rd to 8th-grade girls attend day of engaging STEM activities and conversations

"Waging Liberation: Dynamics of Race & Labor" will feature discussions and presentations by scholars and activists

With conversational and generative AI systems like ChatGPT on the rise, Professor Sylvia gave a talk on the ramifications of using artificial intelligence in the professional sphere.

Professor Owens recently published a new Article in a special issue of Frontiers in Sociology on Ethnography in the Open Science and Digital Age. The Article, Encountering Deception in Virtual Spaces: Guidelines for Virtual Ethnography, draws from an experience of deception in virtual fieldwork and considers implications for those designing methodologies for virtual ethnographies.

PhD students lead international study on gravitational waves and black hole mergers

Celebrate faculty research excellence

80% first time pass rate on July 2023 Massachusetts Bar Exam among best in state

As the UMass Dartmouth community united on campus for a weekend to remember, fun events like the Corsair Tailgate put their university pride on display.

"Abolish Criminology" features contributions by abolitionist professors, artists, poets, imprisoned and formerly imprisoned scholars from around the country

Dr. Valova is one of 38 faculty across the U.S. and Canada selected for national leadership development program designed to promote women in academic STEM fields.

Chancellor Fuller releases statement on the ongoing violence in Israel

The ceremony featured students, faculty, and trustee winners

International agreement will create an accelerated pathway for MS degree in mechanical engineering with an industrial and systems engineering option

Staff supports students in meeting their goals and prepares them for graduate school and career success

The college's standing in the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings attributed to "supportive and inclusive" student learning

CVPA Campus Gallery | September 26 - November 12, 2023

Corsair Esports to play in new state-of-the-art gaming space

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

Sept. 22 exhibition features the works of Tehran-based activist artist Meysam Azarzad

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

After over a decade of harsh New England winters, the observatory’s rotatable dome now sits atop a rebuilt, well-sealed foundation, ready to resume scholarly use.

As days tick by, anticipation is rising on campus for the upcoming Blue & Gold Weekend festivities, including a tailgate with live music.

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.

Students explore careers in the offshore wind industry on both continents

When Sousa’s doctoral thesis exposed overwhelming evidence that pointed to mothers in recovery needing an outspoken advocate, she didn’t hesitate to rise to the occasion.

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

O’Keefe’s impressive 20-year career in fisheries science and management sparked at UMass Dartmouth’s SMAST and resulted in her recent promotion to a new position.

Duncan and Tocci publish a paper on the use of silence in legal history.

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

Professor Owens recently published a discussion-based activity she developed to help students learn more about the function and concepts of law and society. The exercise encourages students to build a new ‘court’ in the classroom which will adjudicate the excuses that students communicate to instructors.

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

Branding solutions for the Cambodian Community of Fall River

Art History Featured in Celebrated “Sound Art” Exhibition at the New Bedford Art Museum

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

Amato will join four other artists for an eleven-month program that strengthens their creative talents in Gatlinburg, TN.

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

Graduates prepared to pursue justice for all

Professor Owens was invited to serve as a judge in Harvard Law School’s inaugural mock trial tournament. The tournament brought together 24 mock trial teams from law schools across the country.

Engineering students partnered with Kimley-Horn to devise a renovation plan for a Raising Cane’s restaurant.

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

UMass Dartmouth proudly welcomed alumni, faculty, and more to honor their impactful contributions to society.

Four ceremonies will celebrate the achievements of students

The Veterans’ Resource Center is a community space for military-affiliated students seeking support from specialized UMassD programs and services.

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

AHA! Night, Thursday May 11, 2023 from 6:30 p.m.

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.

Professor McDonald published an article on bankruptcy solutions to homelessness in the Yale Law and Policy Review.

March 28 – Saturday, May 13, 2023

Friday, April 14th, 2023

10:30 AM, Thursday, April 13th, 2023

UMassD students and donors bonded over brunch to showcase the significance of scholarships on student success in the classroom and beyond.

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

Professor Ralph Clifford submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court that argues that real estate tax foreclosure systems are unconstitutional.

March 20 - April 2, 2023

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

A special ceremony and lively reception are planned to honor the 50th anniversary of the Alumni Awards and the award recipients on Wednesday, April 26.

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

On an expert panel called “Good Intentions vs. Good Laws: Why Housing Advocacy Matters”, Professor Lisa Lucile Owens discussed the Housing Choice Voucher Program and its strengths and shortcomings.

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

Black Law Students Association Moot Court Team wins Best Petitioner Brief Award in first appearance at the event

CVPA Music Majors volunteer with area middle school music program

Recognized as an advocate for affordable child care

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

Professor Owens led a workshop to help local New Bedford entrepreneurs with the legal challenges of starting a business.

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

Virtual Exhibition Opening, Reception, and Awards Presentation: Friday, January 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Ranks 3rd in U.S. for enrollment growth while setting record high LSATs and UGPAs and maintaining the smallest class sizes and most affordable tuition of any MA law school

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

The free mobile app is geared toward those of Portuguese descent to help them in managing and treating their disease

University Art Gallery, January 11 - March 9, 2023

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

UMass Law Adjunct faculty member Judge George Phelan looks back on an accomplished year.

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

UMass Law Associate Dean Shaun Spencer informs emerging debates over the appropriate regulation of privacy, technology, and information policy

In 2022, UMass Law reached record high LSATs and UGPAs while expanding enrollment, adding 3+3 programs, and pursuing justice

Professor Margaret Drew was invited to participate in a series of discussions hosted by the American Bar Association in honor of World Aids Day.

UMass Law’s Shaun Spencer presented on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the history of US surveillance regulation.