30 years pioneering online learning - a 1996 computer and a 2026 phone illustrating the difference in online education.

From Dial-up to Upward Mobility

UMass Lowell is celebrating 30 years of opening virtual doors by building high-quality, affordable online programs grounded in academic rigor, faculty engagement and real-world relevance.

Online History and Programs

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As a Research 1 public university, UMass Lowell offers affordable, experience-based programs taught by internationally recognized faculty whose research expands the horizons of knowledge and sustainable practices. 

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For more than 125 years, our students have pursued their purpose in the classroom and beyond. When you graduate, you will be more than ready for what’s next.

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‘There’s Nothing Else Like This Event’

Since its 2016 debut, the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race has been a labor of love for graphic design alum Andrew Schuster ’20, now its volunteer creative director.

Turning Classroom Confusion into a Startup Solution

Jetrin Orenberg ’26 has turned his DifferenceMaker-winning Comprehension Clicker from a rough prototype into a startup aimed at helping professors better understand when students are struggling in class.

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