New research initiatives underway at the Francis College of Engineering are leading to advances in everything from biopharmaceuticals to nanotechnology and cybersecurity.

To meet the growing needs of the workforce, the college launched new academic programs in aerospace, biomedical and environmental engineering and engineering management and has developed certificates in additive manufacturing, biotechnology, field programmable gate arrays and microwave engineering, among others.

By introducing new opportunities for experiential learning, innovation, entrepreneurship and service learning, as well as bolstering professional advising, the college is achieving one of its key strategic goals: to have more students finish what they started.

The Francis College of Engineering is connecting alumni and faculty with students and prospective students to celebrate achievements and build a robust and diverse future.

The university’s Center for Women and Work is leading the Making WAVES project, which has three main goals: to disrupt microaggressions and gender bias, to provide alternative support networks and mentoring for faculty and to promote equitable policies and practices.

Alum Barry Perry is paying it forward because he believes today's students deserve the same chance he had.

In his four years at the helm of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Travis McCready has become a valued friend to UMass Lowell. He sees the university’s potential and supports its strengths.