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UMass Dartmouth to honor regional leaders with honorary degrees at 2026 Commencement

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

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Jennifer Mammen
Nursing faculty co-authors study advancing understanding of early Parkinson’s Disease

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

UMass Law Dean Sam Panarella, students, and justices of the Massachusetts Appeals Court pose in UMass Law's lobby.
Massachusetts Appeals Court holds session at UMass Law

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

Cressy Field aerial shot
UMass Dartmouth expands athletics offerings

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

The library patio with the campanile in the background
UMass Dartmouth faculty showcase expertise in media and professional associations

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

headshots of 3 Honorary Degree Recipients
UMass Dartmouth to honor regional leaders with honorary degrees at 2026 Commencement

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

Six Charlton College of Business students pictured outside emlyon business school in Lyon, France.
Charlton College of Business students explore luxury branding in France during Winter Session

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

Members of the executive board of the UMass Law review pose in the Moot Court Room.
UMass Law Review celebrates 20 years

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

Feature Stories

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Kol Tavares standing in the library with their hands in their pockets.
Students create their own majors through the multidisciplinary studies program
Rachel Montrose ‘26 and Kol Tavares ‘27 designed personalized majors to help achieve their academic and career goals
Aubrey Fazzone '26 standing in the nursing simulation lab wearing scrubs
Aubrey Fazzone '26: Passion for cancer patient care
Nursing student completes Flynn Oncology Fellowship at Yale Hospital and discovers calling for patient interactions and cancer care
Anna Klobucka
Professor Emerita of Portuguese Anna Klobucka honored at Oxford University tribute symposium
Scholars gathered to celebrate Klobucka’s research and contributions to Lusophone studies at colloquium held in her honor
Physics major Tyler Carlson headshot
Tyler Carlson '25, '26: Machine learning among the stars
The first student to use the Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory for research after its grand reopening is using machine learning to analyze stars and identify potential planets outside our solar system.
A headshot of Jessica Pabón '01 smiling in front of a brown background.
Jessica Pabón '01: Inspired by activism
UMD grad becomes President of the National Women’s Studies Association after years of feminist research and engagement
Marketing major Sam Riley
Sam Riley '26: Finding direction, discipline, and purpose
First-gen College Now student reflects on how UMass Dartmouth helped him grow into a leader and entrepreneur
Civil engineering major Malaika Pollard at the National Society of Black Engineers convention
Malaika Pollard '27: Belonging in STEM
From first-gen student to NSBE president, Malaika Pollard ’27 is building belonging in STEM.
Elijah Facchiano standing with his arms crossed in front of lab benches
Elijah Facchiano '26: Researching real-life Iron Man
4+1 BS/MS chemistry student makes scientific and personal connections to fulfill his passion for impactful research
UMassD Alum in Washington D.C. outside of the Capital Building
Maryana Sawaged MPP '21: "Policy is about people"
Empowered by education, driven by purpose: one alum’s rise in public policy

Events

Mar
19
3:30PM
Quantfish Workshop Series - Fay Lab - Improving understanding of salmon marine spatial ecology, bycatch risk, and future abundance using fishery-independent and dependent observations
Improving understanding of salmon marine spatial ecology, bycatch risk, and future abundance using fishery-independent and dependent observations" by: Curry Cunningham
Mar
24
12:30PM
Women's Scholar Luncheon: "History and Advocacy for Survivors of Intimate Partner Abuse"
Presentation and luncheon.
Mar
25
4:00PM
Banned in Texas! Defending Philosophy, Again
Prof. Maureen Eckert will discuss the Texas ban and the material from Plato's Symposium
Mar
27
1:00PM
ECE Seminar Speaker: Dr. Wei Guo, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Applied Physics, University of Massachusetts Lowell
ECE Seminar
Mar
30
12:00PM
Why Women Get Paid Less Than Men and What We Can Do About It
A salary negotiation workshop for women
Mar
31
1:00PM
Spring 2026 Job & Internship Expo: Rescheduled!
Come find your job or internship opportunity with employers originally scheduled for the 2-day Expo!
Apr
1
12:30PM
Career Navigator Series: Applying for Internships & Jobs
Join this interactive workshop to critically assess opportunities using various criteria.
Apr
7
1:00PM
Just in Time Career Fair
Come find your last-minute internship or job opportunity among 40+ recruiters!
Apr
10
1:00PM
ECE Seminar* Speaker: Dr. Hualiang Zhang, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell
ECE Seminar*
Apr
6
The Clothesline Project
The Clothesline Project
Apr
11
7:00PM
Carnaval Fest
An out-of-season Carnaval Festival to celebrate lusophone culture!
Apr
16
5:00PM
Crowned in Strength: A Paper Flower Crown-Making Workshop for Survivors
Crowned in Strength: A Paper Flower Crown-Making Workshop for Survivors
Apr
27
6:00PM
Leduc Center for Civic Engagement Celebration of Service
Celebration of Service
Apr
30
1:00PM
DFO PhD Dissertation Defense: Beyond the observer's gaze
DFO PhD Dissertation Defense: "Beyond the observer's gaze: an integrated approach to detection, estimation, and mitigation of observer and deployment effects in fisheries monitoring" presented by Debra Duarte.
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