Chancellor's Office News

Dave Ouellette, president of Acre Coming Together Improving Our Neighborhood, and UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney unveiled a new student-painted mural on Decatur Way, a narrow alley between Salem and Merrimack streets that was transformed from a wooded haven for drugs and the homeless to a paved walkway lined with art, poetry, and the creativity of the neighborhood.

The university planted 25 mature trees and shrubs behind Allen House on South Campus, all donated by the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust via a $10,000 grant from TD Bank.

Philanthropist and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey will bring her wisdom and candor to UMass Lowell on Nov. 15 as part of the Chancellor's Speaker Series.

Oprah Winfrey, a global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress, will participate in the latest event in the UMass Lowell Chancellor’s Speaker Series, on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell.

At the third annual Women’s Leadership Conference, speakers including the chancellor addressed blatant and subtle bias on the job – and said that in the #MeToo era, there’s still plenty of work to do.

A top executive with Scholastic Inc. – the multimillion-dollar publisher with rights to the “Harry Potter” and “The Hunger Games” series – and a Boston meteorologist will anchor UMass Lowell’s 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference.

Tawakkol Karman, the first Arab woman, the first person from Yemen and the second Muslim woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, was on campus to deliver the keynote address at the university’s 23rd annual Day Without Violence. She is UML’s 2018 Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies.

While women across the country continue to run for office in record numbers and coalesce into powerful social movements, local female leaders kicked off the annual Lowell Women's Week by praising those fighting for change.As Chancellor Jacquie Moloney put it: "Women are going to save the world."

From providing financial literacy workshops to improving advising, the Student Government Association advocates for student interests – and works with the chancellor and her team to implement solutions.

UMass Lowell announced the recipients of this year’s 2020 Community Impact Grants, members of the university and Greater Lowell communities who are leading projects that support the goals of the "UMass Lowell 2020" strategic plan. 

UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney, the first woman to lead her alma mater, where she has instilled an entrepreneurial approach in academics and operations, was honored today at the first-ever “Women Who Mean Business” awards. 

The Commonwealth Institute and the Globe Magazine partnered to name the most noteworthy companies and nonprofits led by women. UMass Lowell, under the leadership of Chancellor Jacquie Moloney, ranked fourth in the state, and tops in the education category.

UMass Lowell has been ranked fourth among the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts in 2017 by The Commonwealth Institute (TCI), in partnership with The Boston Globe Magazine.

Letter to the editor from UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney accepting the challenge posed in an op-ed column to further elevate UMass Lowell in order to close a gap in science and technology education.

Chancellor Jacquie Moloney interviewed about the growth of UMass Online. She is a former dean of Online and Continuing Education at UMass Lowell.

After more than a year of negotiations, UMass Lowell and city officials signed a "historic" master agreement, laying out the university's commitments to the city.

Be bold, plan on some failures and always be open to new opportunities, the founder of BroadwayHD.com and a top executive at Coca-Cola told a packed house at the 2017 Women’s Leadership Conference.

Former state Sen. Steven Panagiotakos, hailed as a giant of a politician who never forgot his humble beginnings, was honored for his help in securing $35 million to build the Mark and Elisia Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center on UML's North Campus.

UMass President Marty Meehan, who has headed the five-campus system since 2015, used his first "state of the university" address Monday to call attention to rising college costs, speak out against federal policies and highlight the role UMass plays in the state, according to prepared remarks.

As chancellor of UMass Lowell, Jacqueline Moloney, EdD, understands that when it comes to diversity and inclusion, the best results come from being proactive.

The university has launched Making WAVES, a campuswide effort to address barriers to professional advancement for women and minority faculty in STEM fields. A five-year, $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant is supporting the research initiative.

Julie Nash, the new vice provost for student success, is charged with building a university culture that not only helps students stay on track, but achieve at higher levels.

MSNBC host and political correspondent Steve Kornacki returned to UMass Lowell to explain how Donald Trump won the Electoral College despite losing the popular vote by nearly 2.5 million votes.

Officials from UMass Lowell outlined plans to bring an innovation hub to the new downtown Harbor Place commercial building in Haverhill in hopes the city will become another Cambridge as a "go-to place" for innovation.

UMass Lowell today announced the first recipients of this year’s 2020 Challenge Grants, which provide funding for new projects on campus and in the community.

More than 100 students had the opportunity to ask administrators about the campuswide master plan at the Student Government Association’s Chancellor’s Forum.

In the first of four concerts to benefit music students, a show based around the skills of faculty players earned a standing ovation.

A team of researchers from UMass Lowell recently received a $3.5 million NSF grant to develop a program to combat "microaggressions" and other barriers that face women faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields across higher education. 

With four UMass Lowell buildings recognized for advanced energy and environmental design, it was the perfect hub for the state on Thursday to announce a milestone for energy-efficient state buildings.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs welcomed students to campus with a “meet and greet” at University Crossing — while celebrating news that the university has won a national Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the second year in a row.

More than 100 turned out for a moving ceremony at the Unity memorial next to Leitch Hall on Sept. 9.

Convocation kicks off the college year with optimism, and a reminder that money isn’t a reason to pursue an education.

In performances that will span jazz to classical, pop to global rhythms, UMass Lowell’s music faculty, students, alumni and friends will showcase their virtuosity and dedication to their craft during the Chancellor’s Celebration of Music, a concert for the public and university community.

UMass Lowell held its annual convocation at the Tsongas Center on Wednesday morning to welcome the new students.

UMass Lowell officially welcomed its largest ever group of incoming students at Convocation 2016.

UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney and Lowell City Manager Kevin Murphy want one document that lays out UMass Lowell's contributions.

The first annual Women’s Leadership Conference was a resounding success, with a sellout crowd, high-powered speakers, practical advice – and lots of laughter.

Dozens of city and neighborhood officials, UMass Lowell leaders, schoolchildren and others gathered Thursday in a roped-off section of Salem Street to mark the ceremonial opening of Decatur WAY, its transformation finally complete.

Op-ed column co-authored by Chancellor Jacquie Moloney and Lowell City Manager Kevin Murphyon how the city of Lowell and UMass Lowell are expanding on the conventional college town model with a joint economic-development strategy that is already yielding significant benefits for the community.

Commencement speaker Judy Woodruff advice to the UMass Lowell class of 2016 was that America needs them. At 3,700 graduates, it was the largest class to ever graduate the university. Woodruff, an award-winning journalist and anchor of the PBS Newshour, told them not to be fooled by the pessimism and cynicism evident in today's politics.

As someone who struggled to find support for her own educational ambitions, Chancellor Jacquie Moloney understands how important role models, mentors and advisers can be.

Chancellor Jacquie Moloney met with more than 50 students at the latest Chancellor's Forum, sponsored by the Student Government Association.

UMass Lowell hopes to raise $125 million by 2020 in its first comprehensive campaign to help students attend the university.

Hundreds of small business owners flocked to the Tsongas Center for U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s third annual Massachusetts Business Matchmaker event.

Daniel Howell credits his participation in the Men Achieving Leadership, Excellence, and Success (MALES) organization at UMass Lowell for enabling him to communicate in a more professional manner.

UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney spoke before more than 100 medical-device and biotech entrepreneurs and investors Wednesday at the fifth Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) New Venture Competition Showcase.

Jacqueline Moloney, the new chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, embraced technology early — confronting the boys’ network head-on. She sat down with a Herald columnist recently at her office to share her keys to success.

UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney has devoted her first three months as chancellor to the First 90 initiative (#First90), designed to engage the campus and community in programs and other efforts that will bring the university closer to reaching the goals laid out in its strategic plan, “UMass Lowell 2020.”

After a $34 million renovation, McGauvran Center is again opening as a state-of-the-art facility -- and what the university is calling the "new heartbeat of South Campus."

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Roseann Sdoia, who grew up in Dracut and graduated from UMass Lowell in 1991, spoke at UMass Lowell Thursday as part of the new Women in Business Speaker Series.

Project developers, local and state officials, and others signed a steel beam Thursday before a crane lifted it onto the roof of the five-story Harbor Place commercial building in Haverhill, which will house a satellite campus for UMass Lowell, along with other tenants.

UMass Lowell contributes $854 million a year into the regional economy, nearly double the number of only five years ago, according to a new report.

UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney today announced the latest recipients of 2020 Challenge Grants who will use the awards to launch new initiatives on campus and in the community.

Jacqueline Moloney, a longtime University of Massachusetts Lowell administrator, was inaugurated Thursday as the first female chancellor in the college’s 121-year history.

One of the most generous donors to UMass Lowell and the entire University of Massachusetts is again making a significant gift, this time to honor two of the system’s leaders who are also alumni.

UMass Lowell will receive another $1 million in scholarship funds from Charles Hoff, a 1966 graduate, to honor the upcoming inaugurations of UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney and new UMass President Marty Meehan.

The university and the city joined forces to promote downtown Lowell as a destination for food, culture, shopping and fun at the recent “Welcome Back” event.

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito helped toast M2D2 and iHub floors at 110 Canal building.

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito was on hand with Chancellor Jacquie Moloney at the opening of UMass Lowell's Innovation Hub and expansion of M2D2 at 110 Canal St., along with UMass Medical Chancellor Michael Collins and state Rep. Dave Nangle.

Students living in UMass Lowell's new Riverview East Suites may rarely need to leave their dorm rooms.

UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney touted the university's incubator programs during a public hearing in front of the state Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies on Tuesday.

Representatives of MassDevelopment recently visited UMass Lowell's new Innovation Hub and Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) at 110 Canal St. in the city's Hamilton Canal District.

UMass Lowell's new leader Jacqueline Moloney hasn't slept much since starting the job on Aug. 1, because the university's first-ever female chancellor has been meeting with senior leaders and launching a First 90-Day plan.

Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney and keynote speaker Clancy Martin welcomed new students at the annual convocation ceremony and urged them to make the most of their opportunities at UMass Lowell.

Chancellor Moloney recognizes achievements, and eyes the future, on #First90 campus engagement tours.

The new academic year begins with a new chancellor, new faculty and new programs on a growing campus.

“The Lure of the Spindle: The Portuguese in Early 20th Century Lowell” showcases the lives of immigrants at work and in the community and explores their devotion to their faith, families and neighborhoods. The exhibit was inspired by historic records discovered in the attic of Lowell City Hall and is presented in part by the Saab-Pedroso Center for Portuguese Culture and Research, the Center for Lowell History and Lowell National Historical Park.

Jacqueline Moloney has been a close witness to, and an integral part of, UMass Lowell's quick rise in recent years. On Monday, in an anticipated decision, the UMass Lowell executive vice chancellor was appointed as the new chancellor in a unanimous vote by the UMass board of trustees.

Jacquie Moloney, lauded as a pioneer in online education and for her leadership, entrepreneurial skills and impressive record of achievement, today was named the new chancellor of UMass Lowell.