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The opioid epidemic is all over the news with people dying daily of heroin overdoses. Daniel Howell’s internship with the Lowell Health Department gave him the opportunity to educate the public about opioid prevention and treatment. He learned he’s well-prepared for his career.

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12/3/2018 Featured Story

Turcotte’s Asthma Research Helps Children and Seniors in Lowell

Turcotte’s Asthma Research Helps Children and Seniors in Lowell

For almost two decades, Research Prof. David Turcotte’s “Healthy Homes” project has improved the lives of low-income children and seniors with asthma. His focus on environmental justice also includes research on wind turbines, community health and healthy workplaces.

12/3/2018 Featured Story
11/9/2018 Featured Story

Creatures on Campus Tame Student Stress

Creatures on Campus Tame Student Stress

Public Health Department Chair Nicole Champagne brings Ben, the university's first therapy dog, to campus twice a week and the Wellness Center recently brought baby animals to campus, all to reduce student stress.

11/9/2018 Featured Story
10/26/2018 Featured Story

‘I’m a Human Being, Not a Target’

‘I’m a Human Being, Not a Target’

“Confronting Gun Violence Against Kids” was the theme of the College of Education’s 23rd Panasuk Symposium on Educational Research, Policy & Practice, which featured Peter Cunningham, former assistant secretary for communications and outreach for the U.S. Department of Education.

10/26/2018 Featured Story
10/16/2018 Featured Story

For Genetic Counselors, Career Growth's in Their DNA

For Genetic Counselors, Career Growth's in Their DNA

At a recent career seminar, students from a variety of majors heard from three experienced genetic counselors about the various career options in the profession, as well as the challenges and rewards of their jobs.

10/16/2018 Featured Story

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