University of Massachusetts Lowell
Center for Women & Work Marks 10th Anniversary
The Center for Women & Work celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring everyday advocates with keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas.
Art Business Generates $4.2B in Mass., Speaker Says
The creative industries in Massachusetts are a major business sector. The contribution of the sector is significant.
Comm Speaks in Montreal, DC
Prof. Clare Comm of the College of Management recently presented at two airline industry events.
Gala Raises $45,000 for Scholarships for Honors Students
UMass Lowell honored seven retired faculty members and its first community fellow at the Honors Fellows Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 16, raising $45,000 for student scholarships.
Meehan Calls Alma Mater A World-Class Institution
UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan was among those honored recently for lifetime achievements by his high school alma mater.
Columbia Prof Speaks at Third Bacigalupo Forum
Bacigalupo Forum speaker Dr. Henry Levin will address the price of school inadequacies.
Duties Include Working with Deans and Enrollment Management Staff
Psychology Prof. Charlotte Mandell has been named vice provost for Undergraduate Education, a position in which she will serve on the provost’s senior management team.
Duties Include Recruiting Overseas
Prof. Krishna Vedula, former dean of the College of Engineering, has been named special assistant for international partnerships.
Lab Workforce Shortage Looms
Kay Doyle was featured in the latest journal published by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Richard Clapp Wins Research Integrity Award
Richard Clapp, Lowell Center epidemiologist, was honored for a lifetime of research integrity.
Support Spans from Slides to Digital Media
The Library Media Center provides high-tech support for faculty and students.
Drakoulakos Has ‘Welcoming Experience’
Victoria Drakoulakos, senior assistant to Chancellor Meehan, became a U.S. citizen in August 2008.
Proposal Receives $125,000 in Research Funding
A proposal to develop a new materials science research facility using the University's high-energy ion accelerator has been chosen by the UMass President for funding.
Researchers Eye Global Warming
A new study suggests that global warming is raising surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean, which in turn is causing a dramatic decrease in rainfall over eastern and southern Africa.
Technology to Produce New Breed of Flexible Photovoltaic Cells
Prof. Jayant Kumar was among a team of researchers whose invention of new solar-cell manufacturing technology recently received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
First Round of Employees Complete Customized Certificate Program
The Division of Continuing Studies is helping transform the work force at Procter & Gamble/Gillette's South Boston plant through customized Engineering Technology certificate programs.
Online Help Program Deemed Successful
Online Tutoring at UMass Lowell helps students get help with the click of a button.
Support of Irish Peace Process Recognized
Chancellor Marty Meehan has received the Irish Echo’s Golden Bridges award, a distinction that acknowledged his work on promoting peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.
Research Shows ‘Imperfect Dialogue’ Can Help in Classroom
Prof. Jim Carifio recently published an article on the practice of “good old-fashioned BS-ing.”
Women’s Rowing May Become Varsity Sport
Veronika Platzer has been named head coach of the River Hawks women’s rowing program and director of the Bellegarde Boathouse.
Talks Target Bringing Nanotechnology from Lab to Factory
Profs. Joey Mead, Michael Ellenbecker and Dhimiter Bello spoke at the 6th New England International Nanomanufacturing Workshop.
Enrollment is Up and Recycling Initiative is Under Way
Chancellor Marty Meehan recognized faculty and staff for their achievements over the past year at open meetings on campus.
How Do You Get Your News?
Survey asks University community for opinions about eNews, The Shuttle and other news sources.
Four Projects Win University Funding
Four faculty-led projects were awarded UMass Lowell Public Service Grants for this year.
Chosen for National Charrette to Design New Model
Four UMass faculty attended a national charrette – “Faculty for the Engaged Campus.”
Pollution Prevention Roundtable Gives Awards
The Toxics Use Reduction Act and Joel Tickner were honored at the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable.