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Students Land International Internships

5/28/2013

A growing number of students are taking advantage of international internship opportunities, getting professional experience and exposure to global learning.
Here Comes the Class of 2013

5/15/2013

On the cusp of earning their bachelor’s degrees, the 2,292 undergraduates in UMass Lowell’s Class of 2013 are moving forward with plans to launch careers, seek advanced degrees, start businesses and chase their dreams – prepared in large measure by their University experiences.
Local Author's Novel to Become Movie

Eagle-Tribune

5/1/2013

UMass Lowell Assoc. Prof. Andre Dubus III said he never envisioned actor James Franco in the role of a main character in his novel, “The Garden of Last Days.” Not only is Franco going to star in the movie adaptation of Dubus’ 2008 novel, but he’ll be directing it too.
Student Workers Lauded

4/26/2013

Diana Davis, a graduate student who works as a trainer, fitness instructor and facility supervisor at the Campus Recreation Center, was named Student Employee of the Year.
Bulger Authors Bring Story to Campus

4/9/2013

Award-winning Boston Globe journalists Kevin Cullen and Shelley Murphy, authors of a best-selling book on alleged Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger, visited campus to discuss their work and to share insight into the writing process with students.
Whitey Bulger Biographers to Speak at UMass Lowell

Lowell.com

3/28/2013

The authors of a new biography of notorious reputed mobster James “Whitey” Bulger will discuss their book, which delves into an unprecedented level of detail of Bulger’s life and the 16-year manhunt for him at the ICC on April 3.
All in and Online

2/25/2013

Despite his initial reservations, Assoc. Prof. Todd Avery of the English Department has embraced the virtual classroom and was recently recognized by a national organization for excellence in online teaching.
English Students Learn From Professional Peers

1/17/2013

Communications professionals and alumni have connected with English students to discuss the versatility of their shared studies.
Prof’s Immersion in ‘Wild West’ Antiques World Results in Book

1/3/2013

Assoc. Prof. Maureen Stanton, a new member of the English department, won the 2012 Massachusetts Book Award in nonfiction for her book “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: An Insider’s Look at the World of Flea Markets, Antiques and Collecting.”
Stephen King Has Fans Feeling Goosebumps at UMass Lowell Forum

Lowell Sun

12/8/2012

To the crowd of about 3,000 fans who filled a curtained-off half of the Tsongas Center to see and hear America's No. 1 horror and suspense author speak Friday night, it was their best nightmare: Stephen King in the flesh.
Master of Horror Gives Master Class They'll Remember

Lowell Sun

12/8/2012

American icon, literary genius and one of the most prolific and best-selling authors of all time, Stephen King told a roomful of about 100 UMass Lowell English and creative-writing majors that he's "just an ordinary guy."
Stephen King Scares Up a Great Night at UMass Lowell

12/8/2012

Stephen King daylong visit at UMass Lowell wowed fans and raised more than $100,000 for English students, establishing the Stephen and Tabitha King Scholarship Fund.
Stephen King Unafraid to Tell His Tales at UMass Lowell

Boston Globe

12/3/2012

Stephen King says of scary things: “It’s interesting putting yourself in the place of someone who’s having experiences that are totally out of the ordinary, but in an ordinary setting.”
Common Text Uncovers Shared Experiences

11/28/2012

Prof. Andre Dubus’ award-winning memoir “Townie” has been a wildly successful Common Text for first-year students.
Kerouac Still Breaking Ground at 90

11/1/2012

The lost play by Jack Kerouac finally had its world premiere in the author’s hometown through a partnership between the University and Merrimack Repertory Theatre.
‘Dickens in Lowell’ Celebrates Final Chapter

10/19/2012

As part of its Oct. 18-21 closing weekend, “Dickens in Lowell” — UMass Lowell’s seven-month exhibition and event series celebrating Dickens’ bicentenary and his travels in Massachusetts — will take a page from the master’s book and go out with a flourish.
Kerouac Takes the Stage

10/10/2012

A world-premiere staged reading of Kerouac’s “Beat Generation” will be the centerpiece of 2012 Jack Kerouac Literary Festival.
New Grad Launches State House Bid

9/27/2012

Young alumni are actively involved in this election season, as May 2012 graduate Jon Zlotnik is running for state representative in his hometown of Gardner and his former roommate Brad Helgin is his campaign manager.
Tanya Donelly and Jay Atkinson at Kerouac Festival

Boston Globe

8/30/2012

The organizers of Lowell’s Jack Kerouac Literary Festival have put out their official schedule for this year’s celebration. Programs during this year’s festival, which runs Oct. 10 to 14, include a Wednesday event with musician Tanya Donelly and “The Ice Storm” author Rick Moody about music and prose, and a Saturday talk with Jay Atkinson, who will discuss Kerouac’s athletic career.
Kerouac Comes To Screen and Stage

8/20/2012

A new movie and the Lowell premiere of Jack Kerouac’s only full-length play are bringing the Beats to the foreground of pop culture in 2012.
Modern Journalism: Diverse Skills Required

8/14/2012

A new minor launching in the fall, Journalism and Media Studies, will pull from several departments to prepare students for modern media careers.
“The Music Man” Comes to Durgin in August

7/9/2012

The Greater Lowell Music Theatre, founded in part by alumni Jack Neary and Leon Grande, will bring its first production of “The Music Man” to Durgin Concert Hall on Aug. 3 and 4.
10 Don’t-Miss Summer Reads

6/22/2012

Look no further than campus and your nearest library for your summer reading fix from the UMass Lowell community.

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Students Land International Internships

Here Comes the Class of 2013

Local Author's Novel to Become Movie

Student Workers Lauded

Bulger Authors Bring Story to Campus

Whitey Bulger Biographers to Speak at UMass Lowell

All in and Online

English Students Learn From Professional Peers

Prof’s Immersion in ‘Wild West’ Antiques World Results in Book

Stephen King Has Fans Feeling Goosebumps at UMass Lowell Forum

Master of Horror Gives Master Class They'll Remember

Stephen King Scares Up a Great Night at UMass Lowell

Stephen King Unafraid to Tell His Tales at UMass Lowell

Common Text Uncovers Shared Experiences

Kerouac Still Breaking Ground at 90

‘Dickens in Lowell’ Celebrates Final Chapter

Kerouac Takes the Stage

New Grad Launches State House Bid

Tanya Donelly and Jay Atkinson at Kerouac Festival

Kerouac Comes To Screen and Stage

Modern Journalism: Diverse Skills Required

“The Music Man” Comes to Durgin in August

10 Don’t-Miss Summer Reads