University of Massachusetts Lowell
Most Successful Campus
UMass President Jack Wilson announced the winners of the 2008 Creative Economy grants, and UMass Lowell leads the system with four.
240 Move In to Nashua Digs
A new living arrangement for 240 UMass Lowell students offers the appeal of hotel living while recreating the campus residence hall experience. It is “UMass Lowell at the Radisson.”
Diversity in Nursing Project Wins Major Grant
A team of nursing faculty has won a major grant to bring more diversity to nursing.
Convocation Sept. 2 Officially Starts the Academic Year
More than a week of welcoming activities, focused on students entering the University, begins on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Project Aims to Study Earth’s Radiation Belt
Researchers at UMass Lowell’s Center for Atmospheric Research have received a $4.8 million grant from Stanford University to minimize the threat of Earth’s radiation belts.
Summer Program Attracts Nearly 550
DesignCamp offers a wide range of project-based workshops for future engineers in grades 5 to 11.
Grants from New Program Will Support Research, Education
UML grants to fund research and new faculty.
Lowell Seniors Survey to ID Needed Services
Asst. Prof. Andy Hostetler has teamed with the Lowell Senior Center to gather an accurate count of the number of people 60 years and older in Lowell.
Endowment Doubled a Full Year Earlier Than Projected
UMass Lowell enjoyed a highly successful fundraising year, raising $14 million in total support — 40 percent more than the year’s goal. As a result of this effort, students will benefit from 33 new endowment funds.
Powell Endows College Prep Funds
Chancellor Meehan has announced the Henry J. Powell Endowed Scholarship earmarked for College Prep students.
Science of Bats and Balls Highlighted
The contribution of UMass Lowell’s Baseball Research Center to the sports was spotlighted in a recent Fox 25 News broadcast.
Summer Tsongas Center Workshop Spotlights Mill City
“Inventing America” attracted educators from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii to the Tsongas Industrial History Center for its summer workshop.
Baby Falcon Adopted from Lawrence
Peregrine falcons residing at Fox Hall adopt a male chick from Lawrence.