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A matching gift donation from Mitch Winkler’80 fuels the lab’s modernization

A sunny day at the Country Club of New Bedford brings alumni and friends together in support of scholarships for UMass Dartmouth students

UMass Dartmouth event uses storytelling to strengthen community connections, highlighting the human side of science

Students from across the country met face-to-face for the first time at their culminating exhibition

Innovative research effort finds encouraging signs for juvenile Atlantic cod populations

UMass Dartmouth brings together academia, government, and industry to build the quantum workforce of the future

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Commencement ceremony honors 92 graduates prepared to lead through advocacy, service, and the law

Class of 2026 joins global network of UMass Dartmouth alumni

Funding will expand career development opportunities and ensure every student graduates with the skills, experience, and direction needed for lifelong success

Student success celebrated during four ceremonies

Week-long program takes students abroad to study sustainability

UMass Dartmouth students put their cybersecurity skills to the test in a fast-paced, hands-on hackathon designed to mirror real-world threats

National recognition highlights leadership in nonpartisan civic engagement and democratic participation

The grant will fund an initiative that leverages cutting-edge technology to advance the Massachusetts oyster industry

Continued recognition highlights School of Law's commitment to practice-ready graduates

U.S. News & World Report ranking underscores UMass Law's commitment to justice and public service

Event includes student recognition and Pi Sigma Alpha induction

The Honors College is pleased to announce the 2026 Summer Research Fellowship (SuRF) winners

Multiple teams place in top categories, including first- and second-place finishes

The Princeton Review ranks UMass Dartmouth's computer science game design program among the top 50 in the U.S. and top 13 in the Northeast

Interior architecture and design student Wyatt Carlton '26 was named to the list of top design graduates in the U.S. and Canada.

Law student appointed to represent the UMass Dartmouth student body

A 30-year champion of active, student-centered engineering education earns system-wide recognition

Sam Riley, Eman Khwaja, Angel Pelissari, and Paul Riley to discuss drive, growth, and success to the crowd

Campus Community Accomplishments

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School of Law ranked for environmental law programs

School of Law ranked for health care law

School of Law ranked for best trial advocacy

School of Law ranked for contracts and commercial law

School of Law ranked for criminal law programs

School of Law ranked for best dispute resolution

School of Law ranked for business law

School of Law ranked for best clinical training

School of Law ranked for intellectual property law

School of Law ranked for international law

School of Law ranked for constitutional law programs

School of Law ranked for tax law

Three-day event brings together students and prominent SouthCoast legal leaders for hands-on courtroom experience

School of Law ranks 27th among public law schools and third among law schools in Massachusetts for part-time legal education.

School of Law ranked in 15 categories, including part-time programs, international law, and public interest employment

U.S. News & World Report ranks CVPA MFA programs among top 29% in the nation

Charlton's MBA ranks second-highest among Massachusetts publics for management

Charlton is the top-ranked public MBA in New England for Supply Chain Management

Charlton ranked a top 70 public MBA for Marketing

Charlton ranked a top 50 MBA for International Business

Charlton ranked 67th best public MBA for Information Systems

Charlton is third-highest ranked MBA among Massachusetts public universities

Charlton ranked a top two public MBA for Business Analytics in Massachusetts

Charlton ranked a top 100 public MBA for Accounting

CWIB members build connections and gain career insights through national leadership conference

U.S. News & World Report ranks UMass Dartmouth’s online graduate public policy program among the nation’s top public affairs/public policy programs

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UMass Dartmouth is the second-highest ranked engineering school among Massachusetts public universities

UMass Dartmouth is the second-highest ranked engineering school among Massachusetts public universities

UMass Dartmouth is the second-highest ranked school for electrical engineering among Massachusetts public universities

UMass Dartmouth is the second-highest ranked engineering school among Massachusetts public universities

Graduate programs rank highly in five academic colleges and 32 categories

The team of students from UMass Dartmouth had the highest overall score of any team in the U.S.

Veteran journalist Torey Malatia to speak April 12

National recognition highlights university’s commitment to supporting student veterans and military-connected learners

Five-day tour across the Southern U.S. connected classroom learning with the people and places that shaped the civil rights movement

Building the reflection, experience, and adaptability skills today’s employers value

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Associate Professor Jennifer Mammen and co-authors explore Parkinson’s effects on daily life

Visit sponsored by the Bristol County Bar Association brings appellate proceedings and learning opportunities to campus

Women’s Flag Football, Men's Lacrosse, and Men's Swimming to launch in 26–27

Faculty making an impact inside the classroom and within the public information ecosystem

Regional business, healthcare, and workforce development leaders to be recognized for their impact and service during the May 21 Doctoral Commencement ceremony

Seniors gain global perspective on European brand strategy at emlyon business school

Student-run publication launches Volume 21 with scholarship on AI, criminal justice, incarceration rights, and environmental law

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The sustainable chemical company, which was acquired in late 2025, is the latest company incubated at the UMD Technology Venture Center

Complimentary subscription enhances classroom learning and complements the University's Bloomberg Terminals

Charlton climbs 8 spots in Fortune's 2026 rankings

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A taskforce of UMass Dartmouth faculty and staff was charged with making recommendations for integrating artificial intelligence as a teaching and learning tool

Chancellor Fuller highlights momentum, leadership, and the future of UMass Dartmouth

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UMD students speak with writers, editors, and producers during private tour of GBH broadcast studios

A nationally competitive U.S. Department of State scholarship will support Driscoll's Spring 2026 study abroad experience in Italy

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Second-place finish in New York State Bar Association competition recognizes scholarship on disability law

University's online programs rank among the nation's best across seven categories

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Electrical and computer engineering professor is one of only 10 scholars in the world named to the 2025 Stars in Networking and Communications

National recognition for University’s community-centered impact

Engineering graduate to oversee missions to the Moon and beyond

Experiential learning course highlights Charlton's community impact as well as student learning by experience

UMass Law reflects on a year of achievement, service, and impact in 2025

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A year of innovation, achievement, and community impact—from groundbreaking research and national honors to student success stories that shaped an extraordinary year

Campus Community Accomplishments

Team’s strong performance highlights commitment to global citizenship and collaborative leadership

Campus Community Accomplishments

National Geographic explorer Melissa Cronin leads the Shared Seas lab at SMAST

Celebrating a legacy of equity and empowerment at one of the nation’s oldest collegiate women’s centers

Funding enhances access to education, career pathways, and student support services

AFL-CIO’s Liz Shuler was recognized at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Dubin Labor Education Center

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The NSF grant will support research and development of improved lens-free microscopes to observe aquatic microorganisms in their natural environments.

Five alumni join the group of volunteers dedicated to making connections for UMass Dartmouth alumni and students

The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association and friends celebrate excellence and pride at the 52nd annual Alumni Awards

Innovative attorney and educator to lead UMass Law's access-to-justice initiative into its next decade

Police Department earns renewed recognition for its dedication to excellence, accountability, and community trust

National award recognizes Bompoti's work in safe, equitable land use and resilience in coastal communities.

Students witness appellate arguments and engage with judges in an extraordinary learning opportunity

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The partnership is supported by a $419K grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Student-managed portfolio posts 20.44% return, outperforming the S&P 500 and peers across all UMass campuses

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Two-day event examines the legacy and evolving identity of Portuguese American communities through scholarship and dialogue

Alumni, students, families, and friends return to campus for a weekend of celebration, connection, and Corsair spirit

Investment reinforces UMass Dartmouth’s commitment to innovation and community safety

Associate Professor Firas Khatib’s latest paper on Foldit yields impressive results

Go Higher, CWGS Gala, & Remembering Jane Goodall

UMassD alumni are now professors in cybersecurity and machine learning

Over 100 young students gain STEM experience from scientists and researchers in collaboration with UMassD's Kaput Center

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November 12th gala event honoring the second-oldest collegiate women’s center in the country will feature pioneering activist Jean Kilbourne

Faculty honors, groundbreaking research, and student leadership on display

Campus Community Accomplishments

UMassD’s BSN program ranked among top 9% of programs in the U.S.

Psychology ranked among top 22% of programs in U.S.

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center roadshow spotlights University and Southeastern Mass. as a hub for oceantech, renewable energy, and workforce innovation

The computer science program ranks 4th among New England public institutions

Early-career events and real-world projects connect UMassD students to the opportunities driving the SouthCoast’s ocean economy.

Nursing major rated among the top 9% in the U.S.

During Blue & Gold Weekend, the UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association will celebrate the outstanding career accomplishments and impactful service of several individuals

Campus Community Accomplishments

Grant funds cutting-edge virtual reality system to enhance crisis response, de-escalation, and community safety training

The 2025–26 academic year has officially launched on the SouthCoast, bringing with it a renewed sense of excitement, purpose, and Corsair pride

Landmark 20th joint degree partnership expands access to affordable legal education across Massachusetts

Striking blue crustacean is one in two million

Here’s what you need to know to prepare for a successful fall semester.

New students bring diversity, experience, and commitment to the only public law school in Massachusetts

UMassD team returns from international monsoon research expedition funded by $1M Office of Naval Research grant in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences

The annual Corsair tradition celebrates the voices of incoming first-year students, sharing their personal narratives as they begin their journey at UMass Dartmouth

Gift honors Lou Ricciardi's service and supports access to justice for underserved communities

Legal interns' work supports statewide effort to remove discriminatory language from property records

Recognition reflects Charlton's commitment to delivering a flexible, high-quality business education to students worldwide

UMassD faculty help LIGO uncover signal that upends black hole formation theories

Professor of Political Science recognized for exemplary teaching and service

"Being Seen" covered the front facade of New Bedford City Hall for Pride Month

The October 26 event will feature authors Lisa Genova, Nancy Rubin Stuart, and Dawn Tripp

New Bedford sophomores and juniors explored St. Luke’s Hospital’s simulation lab and worked alongside current UMassD nursing students to learn more about healthcare professions

Rising 2L will spend 10 weeks interning for Boston Public Schools

Chancellor Mark Fuller and Athletic Director Lori Hendricks to lead conference Presidents and AD's

Students earn stipends while completing judicial internships

preLaw Magazine ranks UMass Law #3 in MA, #4 in New England

Commonwealth Professor Walaa Mogawer was awarded nearly $650K for asphalt testing research

Commonwealth's only public law school graduates 99 students dedicated to advocacy, service, and impact

Four ceremonies across two days showcased countless examples of student success and perseverance

Public policy professor volunteers with South Coastal Counties Legal Services on probate cases for over two decades

Four groups place in the top 15 of international challenges

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice to speak on May 16 ceremony

Associate professor to be celebrated by Massachusetts Bar Association on June 5, 2025

Robert J. Griffin, recent Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management at Roger Williams University, begins July 1

Initiative combines University’s commitment to blue economy innovation and Town’s planning efforts

Annual brunch celebrates how scholarships foster meaningful connections between donors and recipients—bonds that often extend far beyond financial support.

UMass's smallest campus produces the highest number of SMART Scholars

Quarter-million hours spent providing legal service to the communities who need it most

Expanding opportunities in nursing education through new collaboration

Denise A. Baxter, recent Associate Dean within the Toulouse Graduate School at the University of North Texas, begins August 1

Bee Greenberg, Gaspard Baye, Naomi Mwangi, and Jack Lovely to address their peers on the power of perseverance and achievement

Alumni-student networking event sets Corsairs on path to personal and professional triumph

U.S. News & World Report ranking underscores the law school's commitment to justice

Philip W. Scher, recent Divisional Dean for Social Sciences at the University of Oregon, begins August 4, 2025

This year's recipients of the Founders' Scholarship, Audrey Nortey '29 and Jack Greene '29 share a common goal— advocating for social justice.

UMass Dartmouth’s annual giving day is back—and this year, the power of philanthropy stands stronger than ever.

Dr. Michael Curry, Peter Pereira '92, and Captain Scott Tingle '87 to be honored during 2025 Doctoral Ceremony

Grant will fund virtual reality simulation training opportunities

UMass Dartmouth and Holyoke Community College partner to offer HCC nursing graduates a seamless transition into UMass Dartmouth’s online RN to BS program

New agreement strengthens nursing education pipeline and career opportunities

University highlighted through the stories of ten extraordinary students

Corsairs play Trinity College at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7

Researchers at SMAST have secured significant new funding to advance science that supports sustainable fisheries and coastal economies.

Senator Rodrigues and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert visit the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST)

Associate Dean’s legal advocacy shapes Massachusetts alimony law

$50k in stipends support graduates while they prepare to launch their legal careers

OUR awards support student researchers by funding their proposals for research projects

The March 30 event will feature a talk, followed by a question-and-answer conversation with Gilbert on his insights into the world of television

Four students volunteered in Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) as part of a nursing project, receiving praise from local and state officials

Stoico's philanthropy continues to make a difference in the UMass Dartmouth community

Legal scholars bring expertise in civil rights, environmental law, and constitutional litigation

Dean Madan Annavarjula shares vision for the future of Charlton with alumni, business leaders, and legislators at the UMass Club

The BayCoast Bank College and Career Awareness Initiatives will fund campus tours for local 7th and 8th-grade students

Sixty law students participate in annual "Walk the Hill" event

Online graduate programs in business make significant strides

Pinning ceremony celebrates graduates' achievement of earning their nursing degrees

UMass Dartmouth’s Model U.N. visited a foreign embassy for the first time in club history, securing an honorable mention award at Washington D.C. conference

Ten stories that defined UMass Law in 2024

From puppies to baby sharks, cybersecurity to nursing, and many incredible victories for our sports teams, 2024 was a banner year.

Second round of funding to enhance industry engagement, workforce development, and technology transfer efforts

Graduate student captain honored as New England's Most Outstanding Player by The New England Football Writers Association

The November 30 matchup between the Corsairs and Springfield College a showdown of undefeated teams

6th annual Empowering Women in STEM event connects UMassD students and STEM professionals

UMassD is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election

Four-month-old Labrador raises right paw and vows to promote pawsitivity on campus

MA State Representative Chris Markey acknowledges group's efforts to donate 300 lbs of food to hurricane victims

Robert "Bob" Segura, who most recently served at North Carolina State University, to begin December 9

The December 17 event to celebrate the chef and author's 89th birthday will feature dinner and book signing

The UMass Dartmouth Deal to provide expanded opportunities for personal and professional success to Massachusetts undergraduate students

Heather Cachia awarded $10,500 in recognition of her commitment to interior architecture + design

Institutional sustainability efforts awarded by Princeton Review for 13th year in a row

Interdisciplinary research center aims to support local STEM teachers

The School for Marine Science and Technology named announced Dr. Micheline Labrie to lead initiative

Awards support student researchers by funding proposals for research projects under the guidance of faculty supervisors

UMass Dartmouth faculty members reflect on the impact and their connections to the latest prize winners

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

University scores highly in three of its most impactful majors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Review allows participants to gain insights into cutting-edge marine technology research

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

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

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

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

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

JD candidate interns in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

Kelsey Wink recognized for commitment to solving public problems

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

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

Comparative law & cultural immersion shapes future lawyers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student success celebrated during four ceremonies

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

Highlights of an extraordinary academic year

Universal Design Symposium event focused on accessibility and universal design

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

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

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

Provost Balasubramanian awards five UMassD faculty members for their innovative work

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

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

The UMassD community came together to honor student achievements

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 to be honored during 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chancellor Fuller reflects on the legacy of Claire T. Carney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sophomore nursing students celebrate their transition to clinical education

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

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

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

Naomi Mwangi will study Mind, Brain, Body, and Behavior at Emory University in Atlanta

They will teach in the areas of consumer protection and criminal law and procedure

In speaking with law students, Sherman advocates for the value of a legal education

College Now/START students celebrate achievements at 56th annual banquet

Chancellor Fuller provides faculty and staff with an update heading into the spring

Undergraduate students have been recognized and awarded for their outstanding research projects

Students will take nursing courses at the University of Seville to stay on track with their major while immersed in Spanish culture

Center to accelerate growth and reliability of offshore wind energy

Accelerated program graduates reach a 94% pass rate as both programs exceed the national average

UMassD faculty and students play prominent role in probing the history of the universe

The campus community celebrates Black History Month 2024 through in-person cultural and educational events

Fellowship provides firsthand experience in civic life and problem solving for communites

Students and faculty participate in "Walk to the Hill" for the 8th consecutive year

UMassD faculty lead the way in navigating AI in the classroom

Students probe current topics of interest while working with faculty advisors

Chelsea Fernandes will oversee Ferreira Mendes Portuguese American Archives and the Luso Afro Brazilian Archives Collections

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

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

$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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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