Our researchers developed biodegradable nanospheres that allow drugs to be absorbed directly through the skin
Student scholarships at UMass Lowell will get a $4 million boost thanks to a generous donation from an alumnus and his wife, successful entrepreneurs, for whom the university’s new business school building will be named.
UMass Lowell will receive a $10 million state grant to support construction of the Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center.
UMass Lowell honored alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment in their fields at the 2012 University Alumni Awards ceremony on April 19 at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center.
UMass Lowell’s Engineering Building – which for 60 years has enjoyed a strong identity as a center for scientific discovery – finally has a name, recognizing a distinguished alumnus and generous benefactor whose latest gift to the university totals $1.25 million.
UMass Lowell will give a new name to its Engineering Building in tribute to one of its esteemed alumni during a ceremony with university leaders, students, faculty and staff.
The Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) located at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Worcester and the law firm of Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP recently announced the five innovative and cutting-edge medical device startups that had the three highest scores in the M2D2 Venture Competition.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will deliver the address to the Class of 2012 at UMass Lowell’s undergraduate Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 26.
UMass Lowell and community leaders will break ground on Thursday, April 5, 2012 on the new University Suites residence hall, a $54 million, state-of-the-art building that will enable greater numbers of students to live on campus as enrollment continues to climb.
Dynamic human-rights activist John Prendergast – a nominee for TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2012 – will visit the UMass Lowell campus to engage students, faculty, staff and the public in his advocacy work to end crimes against humanity and cultivate the next generation of peacemakers.
A look at interesting events and other programs coming up at UMass Lowell, and some of the expert sources available on campus to weigh in on the issues of the day.
A look at events and sources at UMass Lowell.
Metabolix, Inc. today announced that it has granted a non-exclusive license to NatureWorks LLC for the U.S. patent No. 5,883,199, titled “Polylactic Acid-based Blends,” to make, use and sell blends of polylactic acid (PLA) with certain other polymers including polybutylene succinic polymers (PBS).
A look at upcoming events at UMass Lowell and expert sources on topics in the news.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre and the University of Massachusetts Lowell announced today – which would have been Jack Kerouac’s 90th birthday – that they will present the world premiere of the Lowell native and literary icon’s only full-length play, “Beat Generation,” in a staged reading for eight performances only. The world premiere of the play is the centerpiece of the 2012 Jack Kerouac Literary Festival, which will be held Oct. 10 through Oct. 14 in Lowell, Kerouac’s hometown.
Story and source ideas for the media from UMass Lowell Public Affairs.
Agreements between UMass Lowell and educational institutions in the Asia, Europe and the Middle East – including one established Feb. 2 with a top Israeli university – are strengthening UMass Lowell’s global presence and ability to provide international research, exchange and scholarship opportunities to students and faculty.
Chancellor Marty Meehan was honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) at the annual District I program in New York City on Jan. 23.
Fall Festival and Democratic Senatorial debate highlight upcoming events at UMass Lowell.
Coalition Launches Merrimack Valley ‘Sandbox’ Initiative