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ALUMNI-AWARDS
Alumni honored for dedication to UMassD and career achievements

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

Justice Bridge Executive Director Kelli J. Proia, JD
UMass Law appoints Kelli J. Proia, JD, as Executive Director of Justice Bridge Legal Center

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

Police officers posing with award
UMass Dartmouth Police Department earns reaccreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission

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

Dr. Nefeli Bompoti, Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMass Dartmouth
Nefeli Bompoti named to 2026 40 Under 40 by American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

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

UMass Law students and administrators pose with Federal Circuit Court Judges
Federal Circuit Court makes first visit to UMass Law for special sitting

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

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Inside UMassD October 30, 2025

Campus Community Accomplishments

New Bedford harbor
SMAST partners with New Bedford Port Authority to study the effects of wind energy areas on commercial fishing operations

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

The Charlton College of Business at UMass Dartmouth
UMass Dartmouth student investment fund wins UMass System competition again

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

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Inside UMassD October 23, 2025

Campus Community Accomplishments

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UMass Dartmouth to Host International Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England

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

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