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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

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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

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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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

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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

Feature Stories

Feature stories
Electrical engineering graduate student Divyamaan Sahoo
Divyamaan Sahoo MS '24: The art of engineering

Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics
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Maggie McCafferty '24, '25: Leading in the lab and on the field

Bioengineering student and women's field hockey captain Maggie McCafferty found a supportive community of athletes and women in STEM at UMass Dartmouth.

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Ryan Wallace ’06 builds more than a successful career at UMass Dartmouth

Beyond being the CFO at Vineyard Offshore, Wallace is a husband, father, and friend with a profound connection to his alma mater that only keeps getting stronger.
Scholarship donor
John Babbitt & family keep parents’ memory alive through scholarship

The Babbitt Family established a scholarship for current students in memory of his mother & father, who served on the Board of Trustees during UMass Dartmouth’s early days as SMTI.
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Shaunna Lai ’05: Nursing with a blend of science and empathy

When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way.
CCB alum in CCB
Silavong Phimmasone ’19: A Jack of all trades champions versatility

Former UMass Dartmouth Student Trustee and 2019 Commencement speaker “embraced the suck” to jumpstart his career and climb up the Citizens Bank food chain.
Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Ready to Pursue Justice

Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for his new role in criminal prosecution

Melanie Veilleux pictured outside the Claire T. Carney Library
Melanie Veilleux '24: Graphic designer

Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences
Medical Laboratory Science major
Colin Soares '24: Aspiring pediatrician

Medical laboratory science major is prepared for work at one of the nation's top children's hospitals before applying to medical school

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Events

Event Calendar
Sep
22
7:00PM
Catholic Mass

Join us for Mass celebrated at 7pm every Sunday in the Blue and Gold Room on the first floor of the campus center opposite the campus store.

Sep
22
7:00PM
Catholic Mass

Join us for Mass celebrated at 7pm every Sunday in the Blue and Gold Room on the first floor of the campus center opposite the campus store.

Sep
23
11:00AM
Anxiety, Stress, Burnout Skills Group

Come join Counseling Center staff to learn coping skills to deal with anxiety, stress and burnout.

Sep
23
6:00PM
Drag Show Auditions

Drag Queens and Kings are welcome. Bring a prepared performance, song of your choice, description/photo of your costume, and your drag name. Winners will perform at the 12th Annual Drag Show Intermission on October 17, 2024!

Sep
24
11:00AM
Project Clean Plate

Join the Green Navigators at The Grove to participate in Project Clean Plate as we collect food waste left behind from unfinished meals. The leftovers will be sent to local farms for compost and food for cattle. Sticker(s) Available: Stop Food Waste

Sep
24
3:30PM
Virtual Study Abroad Advising

Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office's virtual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.