Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences

Cultivating Proactive Problem Solvers

At the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, we’re preparing the next generation of health science professionals to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges — from opioid addiction and a growing aging population to the obesity epidemic and more.

The Zuckerberg College is a unique and exciting combination of health professionals, researchers and educators—all committed to finding ways to advance the health of our region, our nation and the world. With hands-on learning, community programs, real-world research projects and topnotch faculty, the college provides opportunities that inspire students to make a difference in the world.

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11/14/2019 Featured Story

Eggshells, Interruptions and AI: Inside the Faculty Symposium

Eggshells, Interruptions and AI: Inside the Faculty Symposium

UML faculty members were recognized for achievements in research, teaching and service at the annual Faculty Symposium, which featured 60 “lightning talks” on current research and conversations on better teaching at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center.

11/14/2019 Featured Story
11/11/2019 Featured Story

University Honors Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice

University Honors Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice

Five new inductees joined the UMass Lowell Military Alumni Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, each bringing an array of service to the nation, with 115 years in uniform among them.

11/11/2019 Featured Story
10/28/2019 Department News

Economics Professor Awarded Nearly $1 Million for Asthma Research

Economics Professor Awarded Nearly $1 Million for Asthma Research

Research Prof. David Turcotte has won a federal grant of nearly $1 million to do more research on asthma – work that could benefit low-income seniors in Lowell.

10/28/2019 Department News
10/9/2019 Featured Story

New Nursing Dean Reflects on the Art and Science of the Profession

New Nursing Dean Reflects on the Art and Science of the Profession

New Dean Leslie Neal-Boylan shares her vision for the nursing profession and the Solomont School of Nursing.

10/9/2019 Featured Story

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Susan Gordon

Doctor of Nursing Practice

With a dual nurse practitioner certification in adult acute care and gerontology, Gordon enrolled in UMass Lowell’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program to learn leadership skills to help her improve care, especially for older adults.
Pascale Jean-Jacques

Community Health, President of SISTERS

Pascale acquired the skills to make a difference through hands-on experiences in her major and through shepherding the young campus organization SISTERS (Sisters of Integrity Striving Toward Empowerment, Respect and Success) through a growing phase.
Terrie Enis

Physical Therapy

Terrie Enis’ college experience is quite different from most. She was married with a two-year old daughter when she decided to go back to college full time to earn her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
Ruchika Shah

Nursing

The scholarships and financial aid Ruchika received from UMass Lowell helped tremendously in keeping her education affordable.

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