2024 2024

Geoffrey McDonald
McDonald Quoted with a Hopeful Outlook on the MA Affordable Homes Act

Professor Geoff McDonald was interviewed on his thoughts of the recently signed Affordable Homes Act.

UMass Law Building
UMass Law creates two new law clinics

School of law partners with State Attorney General's office and South Coastal Counties Legal Services

Aerial shot of the library in fall
UMass Dartmouth recognized for excellence in U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings

University scores highly in three of its most impactful majors

Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research status renewed
UMass Dartmouth renews designation as Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research

The designation is awarded by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program and the National Security Agency

Mary Barringer, Black and Red Jar, 2024 | Photo credit: John Polak
Visiting Artist: Mary Barringer

Lecture and Demo: 9:00-11:30 am, Friday, October 4, 2024

UMass Dartmouth Gold Rush Win the Rep
Corsair Football hosts Friday night Gold Rush

Free Gold Rush shirts for the first 500 UMassD students that attend

Claire T Carney quad side night
UMass Dartmouth receives $460,000 to create volunteer corps in honor of Claire T. Carney

The Claire T. Carney Leaders Program, Carney Fellowship celebrates collaboration and commitment to education and community service

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UMass Dartmouth Recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout during the 2022 midterm elections

ALL IN Awards Day honored UMassD for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections

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A new academic year on the SouthCoast begins

UMass Dartmouth welcomed new and returning students for another extraordinary year of discovery, opportunity, and achievement

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UMassD alum Paul Dozois ’89 promoted to Senior Creative Director at (add)ventures

CVPA alum ready to explore exciting opportunities & tackle new challenges in his latest role

Group of Nurses from Southcoast health posing
UMass Dartmouth and Southcoast Health Launch Innovative Partnership to Advance Nurse and Allied Health Professional Education

Strengthened nursing education pipeline allows Southcoast Health nurses to earn Bachelor’s degrees from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences

SMAST faculty and graduate students with New Bedford High School interns on a fish tagging trip
New Bedford teens explore marine science at UMassD

SMAST summer internship program immerses high school students in marine science research and careers in the blue economy

1L Class of 2027 pictured outside the Law School after the first day of orientation
UMass Law welcomes largest and most diverse class in school's history

Class of 2027 hails from 25 states, 13 countries, and 94 undergraduate institutions

Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England book cover
Tagus Press publishes Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England

The publishing arm of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture announces the publication of Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England, edited by Cristiana Bastos, Bela Feldman-Bianco, and Miguel Moniz

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Are you ready for the fall semester at UMassD?

Here’s some important info to help you prepare for another great year on campus

UMassD Believes Logo Fall 22
UMassD Believes essay contest winners announced

The Corsair tradition highlights the narratives of incoming first-year students as they embark on their collegiate journey

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Tagus Press publishes Leaving Pico

The publishing arm of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture announces the publication of Leaving Pico by Frank X. Gaspar

Drone shot of SMAST building and pier
UMass Dartmouth to deploy $8M in state funding to support Blue Economy Initiatives

Funding to enhance the university’s role and positive impact on the regional blue economy and the sustainability of vital coastal and ocean resources

Visiting faculty Brian Sirman (left) and Lisa M. Ungerbuehler (right).
UMass Law welcomes two visiting professors for 2024-25 academic year

Visiting faculty bring diverse expertise in civil procedure, health law, legal research, and more

Justine Dunlap
Dunlap Authors Chapter in Faculty Learning Community Book

Professor Justine Dunlap authors a chapter on her experience creating a contemplative pedagogy faculty learning community at UMass Dartmouth.

book cover art of an island and ocean
Tagus Press publishes The Undiscovered Island by Darrell Kastin

The publishing arm of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth announces the publication of The Undiscovered Island by Darrell Kastin.

Tyler Ramey presenting at the Leadership Conference
University hosts South Coast Leadership Development Conference

The event focused on supporting and developing the next generation of educational leaders

UMass Law Dean's Advisory Board
UMass Law forms Dean's Advisory Board

Prominent members of MA business and legal community to provide strategic advice to the Commonwealth's only public law school

Tobey Curtis and Megan Winton review data on white shark
Shark Week and SharkFest feature SMAST alumni and faculty

SMAST alumni and adjunct faculty appear in Discovery and Nat Geo shark programs, including a groundbreaking study on baby great white sharks.

Jonathan kush
Jonathan Kush's research wins Article of the Year award

Assistant professor of management receives Keyton-Brower Best Paper Award for article appearing in Small Group Research

Margaret Drew
NAWL Podcast Discusses U.S. v. Rahimi with Professor Drew

The National Association of Woman Lawyers invited Professor Margaret Drew to participate in a discussion on the Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Rahimi on the NAWL podcast.

Geoffrey McDonald
McDonald Quoted in MassLive Article on Post-Foreclosure Evictions

Professor Geoff McDonald was interviewed by MassLive on post-foreclosure evictions.

Drew Speaks at Harvard Law’s Human Rights Workshop

Professor Drew spoke with Human Rights students from Ghana during a weeklong program held at Harvard Law School.

Professor Chaudhry Publishes New Book, South Asia, the British Empire, and the Rise of Classical Legal Thought: Towards a Historical Ontology of Law

UMass Law Professor Faisal Chaudhry investigates the legal history of colonial rule in South Asia from 1757 to the early twentieth century in his newly published book.

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Claire T. Carney Library Associates announces Annual Authors' Brunch Honoring memory of Claire T. Carney

The October 20 event will featur authors Alan William Powers, Stephen Puleo, and Jane Yolen

Rebecca Wood JD Candidate '26
Rebecca Wood named UMass Law's 10th Rappaport Fellow

JD candidate interns in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

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Political Science History dual major student honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Kelsey Wink recognized for commitment to solving public problems

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UMassD computer science students help save the North Atlantic right whale

In collaboration with Whale and Dolphin Conservation, UMass Dartmouth students developed an educational video game to help protect endangered animals.

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Turning inspiration into action: UMass Dartmouth’s Class of 2024 gives back

Robert Hale’s philanthropic gift to the Class of 2024 inspired a wave of generosity as graduates responded to his call to give back.

Ten UMass Law students and Professor Richard Peltz-Steele pose by the Universidade Católica Portugues campus logo.
UMass Law students gain global perspective in Lisbon

Comparative law & cultural immersion shapes future lawyers

Associate Professor of Crime and Justice Studies, Erin Krafft, PhD
Erin Krafft awarded Manning Prize for Teaching Excellence

Associate Professor of Crime and Justice Studies recognized for exemplary teaching and service

PhD graduate Shabnam Mohammadshahi in Dr. Ling's lab
Newly minted PhDs receive prestigious post-doc, tenure-track faculty appointments

Two class of 2024 engineering PhD graduates are moving on to highly competitive postdoctoral research and tenure-track faculty positions

Anoo Vyas
Vyas Presents at Intellectual Property Workshop

Professor Vyas presented at a conference on AI as a use case for blockchain technology.

Sylvia Participates in Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence

UMass Law’s Erica Sylvia was invited to participate on a panel hosted by the Sturgis Library entitled: AI & You

Dr. Lauran Brewster on a boat with wind turbines in the background
New Assistant Professor Lauran Brewster starts research lab at UMassD-SMAST

The newly established Brewster Lab will focus on the effects of climate change and human activity on fishes

Irwin and Joan Jacobs
Remembering Joan K. Jacobs

The legacy of Joan K. Jacobs lives on through programs at UMass Dartmouth that support her commitment to education

Navarro (left) and Beigzadeh (right)
CVPA students and alumni featured in ceramics exhibition

"Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation" will run May 11 to June 23 at the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA

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UMass Law Class of 2024 graduates ready to pursue justice

Students urged to use their skills to champion the rule of law

Two students in graduation regalia smiling
Class of 2024 Undergraduate Students honored in unforgettable ceremony

Despite the weather, students and guests commemorated success and received a surprise gift from philanthropist Robert and Karen Hale

Senior Appointments in the Provost's Office

Provost Ramprasad Balasubramanian announces two leadership appointments in the Provost's Office

Portrait of Dean Madan Annavarjula
New Dean for the Charlton College of Business appointed

Madan Annavarjula, Dean of the College of Business and Professor of International Business at Bryant University begins September 1

students in caps and gowns sitting at graduation
Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony details

Student success celebrated during four ceremonies

Scallops
SMAST faculty receive $4.9 million through sea scallop research program

Scallop research set-aside programs support research while promoting collaboration between scientists and fishermen

Aerial view of UMass Dartmouth's main quad.
UMass Dartmouth is trending up

Highlights of an extraordinary academic year

Winners of the Universal Design Symposium
CVPA students win awards at "Design-athon"

Universal Design Symposium event focused on accessibility and universal design

Assistant Teaching Professor of Public Policy Kathryn Wassel
Kathryn Wassel receives $270,000 grant for climate pollution reduction planning

Grant aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in RI and the MA SouthCoast

Prof. Shaun Spencer
Spencer Secures “Win for Women” at Supreme Judicial Court

UMass Law Associate Dean Shaun Spencer secured a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision preserving an alimony award that reflected the pattern of savings that the parties followed during their marriage.

Anna Foro - Margot, oil on paper, 8 x 10 inches
Painting and drawing students selected for highly competitive national juried exhibition

Anna Foro and Connor Chan to exhibit in RITES OF PASSAGE Emerging Artists Exhibition

Mel Yoken Headshot
Claire T. Carney Library Associates to host annual meeting on May 23

The Associates will hold annual meeting at 4 p.m. in the Grand Reading Room of the Claire T. Carney Library

The 2024 University Scholars and Research Fellows announced

Provost Balasubramanian awards five UMassD faculty members for their innovative work

3+3 partnership
UMass Law and Dean College partner to offer an accelerated law degree program

Agreement will enable Dean College students to earn an undergraduate and law degree in six years instead of seven

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Class of 2024 Student Commencement Speakers announced

Alexis Petty, Zemen Berhe, Susie Furtado, and Natalia Vargas to deliver speeches that exemplify determination and success

Leadership Awards Group Photo
Student leaders celebrated during 2024 Student Leadership Awards

The UMassD community came together to honor student achievements

Summer 2024 undergraduate student researcher awards announced

Winners of the Office of Undergraduate Research's awards exemplify research excellence

Two officials sign document at table
UMass Dartmouth renews partnership with Portugal’s Camões Institute

The extension of the agreement reaffirms commitment to promoting the teaching and growth of the Portuguese language and culture

ALL IN 2024 Student Voting Honor Roll
UMass Dartmouth student recognized on ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

Junior Finance student Christopher Wornham is one of 137 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work during the 2023 election cycle

Wind turbines at Block Island Wind RI
UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology receives grant to create new offshore wind graduate certificate program

The new program in Ocean Observing, Modeling, and Management of Offshore Wind will begin enrolling students in spring 2025

PhD student David Anchieta in Sydney, Australia
Electrical engineering PhD student wins Best Paper Award from Acoustical Society of America

David Campos Anchieta recently received the award for a paper he presented at the ASA meeting in Sydney, Australia

Recipients and Chancellor Mark Fuller
Corsairs honored: 51st Alumni Awards celebrate extraordinary excellence

Students, faculty, alumni, and friends of UMass Dartmouth convened in the Marketplace on campus to honor five Corsairs for their outstanding professional and community contributions.

UMass Dartmouth receives $1M from Greater Fall River Development Corporation with $500,000 in matching funds from the UMass Foundation for local student scholarships

Greater Fall River Development Corporation Scholarship will support Fall River area students while at UMass Dartmouth

Left to Right: Adam Katz '97, owner of PLAY Arcade, and senior marketing majors Vanessa Pino, Kalvin Garcia, and Kristine Yancey
Marketing majors partner with local New Bedford businesses

Senior marketing management class helps NB100! small businesses develop brand identity and create strategic marketing plan

The 2024 Outstanding Scholarship Mentorship awards announced

Awards were given for Outstanding Scholarship by Graduate and Undergraduate students and Outstanding Mentorship by Faculty on Scholarship

Justice Geraldine Hines, Martin Kurzweil, and Steve Pemberton
UMass Dartmouth to award compassionate and innovative leaders with Honorary Degrees during Commencement

Justice Geraldine Hines, Martin Kurzweil, and Steve Pemberton to be honored during 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Echoes of impact: Students, donors bond over brunch at Scholar Day

Students and donors gathered in the Marketplace on campus to acknowledge the undeniable impact of scholarships on academic and professional success.

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Light + Fashion

Join us Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 6:30pm for LIGHT + FASHION, a night of fashion on the runway in the MacLean Campus Center Main Auditorium followed by a Festival of Lights and Interaction Festival!

Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Nefeli Bompoti
Assistant Professor Nefeli Bompoti wins $1M in federal grants in first year at UMassD

The civil and environmental engineering faculty member recently received her second $500K award from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Derek Eller Gallery
Visiting Critic: Derek Eller

Lecture: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Students and SMART scholarship winners Chris Brunette and James Bourgeois stand side by side in the library
Two UMassD students receive prestigious SMART Scholarship

The Department of Defense SMART Scholarship awards full tuition and a stipend, and guarantees employment after graduation.

Sculpture Monster! A Creature from the Plasticine Era (now)

Made from 30,000 collected, non-recyclable plastic bottles + recyclable materials

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UMass Dartmouth and Roger Williams University launch 4+1 engineering program partnership

UMassD and RWU to provide joint accelerated master's programs in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and civil engineering

Students mingling with alumni
Seniors eager to begin next chapter with help from UMassD alumni at Senior Shift

On March 28, students gathered in the Marketplace to discuss career trajectories and professional experiences with successful university alumni from various industries.

All winners of the 3MT competition gathered
Winners of 2024 Three Minute Thesis announced

The competition presented by the Office of Undergraduate Research showcased in exemplary student scholarship

Andrea Bowers: Art that Activates lecture poster for April 10, 2024
Andrea Bowers: Art that Activates

Artist Lecture on Wednesday, April 10th at 3 pm

Installation view of Andrea Bowers, Dear Earth Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis, 2023, photo credit: Mark Blower. Courtesy the Hayward Gallery.
Visiting Artist: Andrea Bowers

Visiting Artist Lecture: Art That Activates, 3:00 PM, April 10, 2024, CVPA 153

2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition postcard image
UMass Dartmouth 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition Presented in New Bedford and Fall River

April 4 - May 17, 2024 at The Ignition Space | April 11 - May 17, 2024 at New Bedford Art Museum

Claire T. Carney photo at event
The Passing of Former Trustee Claire T. Carney ‘73

Chancellor Fuller reflects on the legacy of Claire T. Carney

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Students explore career opportunities and develop skills during Tech and Innovation Externship

The cohort of students from traditionally underrepresented groups gained essential career skills, networking experience, and first-hand interactions with companies in high-growth industries

Law Review E-Board
UMass Law Review hosts symposium on “Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry”

Students learn about a new area of law from speakers and panelists representing industry, law, and government

UMassD nursing students pictured in the Azores, Portugal during their alternative spring break.
UMassD students return from alternative spring break trips

From Portugal to Panama, UMassD students use spring break to make a difference

Zachary Gay and Moly Gedutis
Future biologist and bioengineer receive 2024 Founders' Scholarship

Scholarship offers a four-year "full ride" for two high-achieving Massachusetts residents

Susan O'Byrne, Goat, 27Hx33Lx14W, porcelain. Image credit: Shannon Toffs
Visiting Artist: Susan O'Byrne

Virtual Artist Talk: 9:00am – 12:00pm, April 5th, 2024

UMass President Marty Meehan delivers 2024 State of the University

Speech touts the system’s early college initiatives including UMassD’s innovative regional high school partnerships

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College Awareness on the SouthCoast

Chancellor Fuller discusses the importance of higher education in the region and UMass Dartmouth's role in the SouthCoast community

2024 preLaw magazine
UMass Law repeats strong practical training ranking by preLaw magazine

A- ranking places law school 2nd in MA and 3rd in New England for "Best Schools for Practical Training" for 2024

A student presents an idea for a startup venture in just 60 seconds.
UMassD students win prizes at 10th annual Startup Weekend

45 participants competed on 7 teams to present the best startup venture ideas

Father, two sons, and daughter standing together
Jonathan Goldman, JD '21 wins U.S. Supreme Court case in unanimous decision

Justices rule in favor of choice of law in maritime insurance case

2024 White Coat Ceremony: Symbolizing a mantle of responsibility, compassion, and dedication

Sophomore nursing students celebrate their transition to clinical education

Jared Gula '24 accepts his award for
Animation & game arts major wins 1st place in JoyArt Boston competition

Jared Gula's "Atlas Resprite" places first in Pixel Art category

51st annual Alumni Awards
UMassD Alumni Association to host 51st annual Alumni Awards

Members of the UMass Dartmouth community will celebrate the career accomplishments and impactful service of several Corsairs who have hearts of blue and gold.

Ellen Altfest Green Spot 2017 Oil on canvas 8 5/16 x 6 7/8 in. (21.11 x 17.46 cm) © Ellen Altfest. Photo © White Cube (Christopher Burke, New York)
Visiting Artist: Ellen Altfest

Artist Lecture, 3:00 pm, Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Celebrating Women's History Month at UMass Dartmouth
Women’s History Month 2024

The Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality hosts events to celebrate and educate