Lt. Gov. Murray Joins Hundreds at CITA Conference
Chairs Panel on Urban University/Community
Partnerships
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray
chaired a panel discussion at the recent
CITA conference hosted by UMass Lowell.
Murray drew on his extensive experience
creating successful initiatives between
colleges and communities in Worcester.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray joined hundreds
of participants at the recent international CITA
conference hosted by UMass Lowell.
The conference, a gathering of academics and
professionals from around the world who shared
highlights and components of successful
university/community partnerships, attracted
participants from 10 nations and nearly 40
universities.
Murray chaired a panel discussion among the
presidents of EdLink, a partnership of the five public
higher education institutions in Northeast Massachusetts
formed last year to address regional issues and identify
economic development opportunities. The panel
investigated the leaders’ experiences in promoting
university/community programs in large urban areas.