UMass Lowell’s Jill Portnoy recently received a national award recognizing her groundbreaking research in the field of criminology.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded $2.6 million to UMass Lowell researchers to evaluate bone health risks among this Puerto Rican men and women living on the mainland United States.

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Scientists have long known that synthetic materials – called metamaterials – can manipulate electromagnetic waves such as visible light to make them behave in ways that cannot be found in nature. That has led to breakthroughs such as super-high resolution imaging.

Through the Healthy Homes Project, UMass Lowell Prof. David Turcotte goes into homes with a health worker from the Lowell Community Health Center and conducts thorough evaluations for asthma triggers, including pet dander, excess dust, mold, dust mites and pests such as mice and cockroaches.

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The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to a team of researchers led by a UMass Lowell mechanical engineering professor that is working to develop renewable fuel additives from sawdust and other wood byproducts.

UMass Lowell will present international music star Mariza at the fifth annual “Sounds of Portugal” concert hosted by UMass Lowell’s Saab Center for Portuguese Studies.

Robots, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are disrupting industries and replacing people at their jobs like never before. Researchers in UMass Lowell’s Manning School of Business determined to find out which jobs are jeopardy have devised a system they believe predicts which professions hold up and which may not survive in the future. 

NBC and MSNBC National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki will discuss the impact of the 2018 midterm elections at a free event for the public and campus presented by the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion.

UMass Lowell Psychology Prof. Meg Bond has been named the 2018 Distinguished University Professor for her research on workplace sexual harassment and her efforts to transform organizations into more welcoming and equitable environments for everyone.

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A new digital archive of materials chronicling the history and experience of people of Southeast Asian origin living throughout Greater Lowell will be unveiled and demonstrated for the public at UMass Lowell next week.

The new UMass Lowell Research Institute will officially open at an event scheduled to include Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, representatives of the U.S. Navy, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts defense industry and the university.

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UMass Lowell recently joined the celebration on National First-Generation College Student Day with events that brought together current first-generation college students and faculty and staff who were the first in their families to earn a degree to share their common experiences.

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Oprah Winfrey announced that she will match the $1.5 million raised for student scholarships.

UMass Lowell will establish the Oprah Winfrey Scholarship with the funds raised from the Chancellor’s Speaker Series: “A Conversation with Oprah Winfrey.” 

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Entrepreneurs working to improve the lives and promote the independence of patients may soon benefit from an initiative run by the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2).

The midterm elections are all about potential shifts in power. UMass Lowell experts are available for interviews on all of the key topics coming out of today’s vote on Election Day and after.

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UMass Lowell student-veterans and veterans from the community will be honored at the university’s annual flag ceremony.

UMass Lowell will award Oprah Winfrey an honorary doctor of humane letters degree when she visits campus Nov. 15 as part of the Chancellor’s Speaker Series.

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The subtle memory decline that can precede Alzheimer’s disease for a decade or more could be slowed or even reversed through lifestyle modifications, according to newly published research by a UMass Lowell faculty member. 

For the second straight year, UMass Lowell, led by Chancellor Jacquie Moloney, is among the best women-led businesses in Massachusetts.

Candidates vying to represent Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District and the state Senate’s 1st Middlesex District will share their views at two free debates for the public and campus before the general election, which is Tuesday, Nov. 6. 

UMass Lowell will share highlights of the university’s numerous initiatives promoting interests in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields with Massachusetts Secretary of Education James Peyser in honor of STEM Week.

A team of UMass Lowell students, graduates and researchers working to stop young people from joining terrorist organizations has been awarded $1 million from the U.S. Department of Justice to support that goal.

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“Voices for Action: Confronting Gun Violence Against Kids,” a forum hosted by UMass Lowell’s College of Education, will unite policymakers, educators, students and the public to work toward solutions to this national issue. 

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With the support of thousands of donors, UMass Lowell’s first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Our Legacy, Our Place,” has surpassed its $125 million goal 18 months ahead of schedule, thanks to a new, $5 million commitment from alumnus Brian Rist, the largest single gift in university history.

Consumers will soon have a safer alternative to dangerous paint strippers that have claimed dozens lives around the country, thanks to a new formula developed by Toxics Use Reduction Institute researchers at UMass Lowell that is being brought to the market through a licensing agreement with SRD NEWGEN.

UMass Lowell will celebrate the latest milestone in its campus transformation with the opening of the newly renovated Dandeneau Hall at an event for the university community.

Gov. Charlie Baker and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren have big leads over their opponents among likely voters, according to a new UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion-Boston Globe poll. The statewide poll also looked at voters’ opinions on key ballot questions, the recent Supreme Court confirmation process and the Merrimack Valley gas disaster. 

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UMass Lowell expert on business and strategy Scott Latham weighs in on GE's CEO shakeup.

A new mural created by UMass Lowell students and alumni that reflects the vibrancy of Lowell will be unveiled at a free event for the community on Decatur Way, an outdoor public art and green space in the city’s Acre neighborhood.

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As the nation watches Christine Blasey Ford testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee today about her sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, women and men who are survivors of these crimes are girding themselves against the pain of reliving their own experiences, according to a psychological trauma expert available for interviews.  

Dunkin’ Donuts’ announcement this week the restaurant chain will drop “Donuts” from its name in 2019 will help the company grow its product line and expand its reach, according to Spencer Ross, a marketing and branding expert available for interviews on the subject.

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.

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UMass Lowell's Meg Bond, an expert on sexual harassment, gender empowerment and workplace dynamics, is available for interviews about sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

UMass Lowell political expert can weigh in on what happens next in the hotly contested race for the House in Massachusetts' 3rd congressional district.

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Without Rosemary Kennedy, there may never have been an Americans With Disabilities Act or a Special Olympics.

Hurricane Florence, a Category 3 storm expected to slam into the Carolina coast tomorrow putting millions at risk, packs a more powerful wallop than any hurricane to hit New England in recent memory, according to meteorologist Frank Colby, an expert on severe weather, modeling and forecasting.

Experts on politics, business, ethics and health will weigh in on how the outcome of the 2018 midterm elections could shape the country’s future at a faculty showcase for the campus and public. 

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Scott Latham, business strategy expert and Manning School of Business professor, says Nike's controversial campaign with Colin Kaepernick is costing the brand customers.

UMass Lowell politics expert John Cluverius is available for interviews on the Massachusetts primary results.

UMass Lowell celebrated the start of the new academic year with Convocation, the official welcome for its largest group of incoming students ever.

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Research published today in PLoS ONE found that 81 percent of participants in the World Climate Simulation, a role-playing game of the UN climate talks, showed increased motivation to combat climate change, even among Americans who are free market proponents, a belief strongly linked to denial of human-caused climate change in the United States. 

UMass Lowell will welcome its largest-ever group of incoming students with events beginning tomorrow.

UMass Lowell is among the most “green” colleges and universities in North America, according to Sierra magazine’s 12th annual “Cool Schools” ranking.

UMass Lowell Prof. Ingrid Hess recently returned from a trip to Ireland as a Fulbright Scholar.

With less than two weeks to go, Dan Koh has moved to the front of the crowded Democratic primary race to represent Massachusetts’ 3rd District, according to a new UMass Lowell-Boston Globe poll released today.

A UMass Lowell pilot program that promotes community-supported agriculture is growing enthusiasm for locally harvested herbs and vegetables.

In the “Spider-Man” movies, the superhero was able to stop a runaway train from crashing by using spider webs that he shot from his wrists. While daring feats such as this were created using Hollywood special effects, there is a measure of scientific truth to the extraordinary toughness of the spider web’s fiber, or silk, according to a UMass Lowell researcher.

UMass Lowell faculty member Deborah Finch has been honored for her outstanding commitment to students with one of the University of Massachusetts system’s most prestigious awards, the Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching. 

UMass Lowell music Prof. Gena Greher is available for interviews about legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin, who passed today at age 76.

 Democratic candidates vying to serve in the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives will share their views before voters in two free debates for the UMass Lowell community and public.  

A new UMass Lowell program is helping 20 young women starting their pursuit of careers in engineering get a jump-start on success.

Something as simple as a dietary supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior, according to newly released research by a team led by a UMass Lowell criminal justice professor.

More than 130 talented musicians from 56 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are at UMass Lowell this week for the prestigious Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp.

After more than three decades of leadership and service at UMass Lowell, including the last 23 years as director of intercollegiate athletics, Dana Skinner is retiring in September.

A UMass Lowell researcher dedicated to improving the quality and safety of home health care recently received international recognition for her work.

The federal agency tasked with solving critical health threats to Americans has chosen the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) as one of only eight business incubators in the nation to help startups develop means of eradicating influenza and sepsis.

UMass Lowell Physics Assistant Prof. Archana Kamal has been named to MIT Technology Review’s prestigious annual list of Innovators Under 35 in the "visionaries" category because her research is solving a critical issue in quantum computing. 

UMass Lowell researchers are working to give humanoid robots and other autonomous systems the ability to evaluate how well they can perform tasks or why they can’t complete jobs.  

UMass Lowell, the city of Lowell and the Lowell Spinners will dedicate "Weber Way" on Wednesday, June 20 in honor of the former owners of the Red Sox minor-league affiliate.

A top executive with the publisher of the “Harry Potter” and “The Hunger Games” book series and a popular TV meteorologist will headline UMass Lowell’s sold-out 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference.

Leaders in educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, along with industry representatives and investors, are at UMass Lowell this week for the seventh annual Deshpande Symposium for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

An estimated 57.9 million Americans are employed by small businesses and each year, 200,000 new startups launch in the U.S. alone. More than 300 people from across North America representing education, industry, investors and economic developers are gathered at the Deshpande Symposium for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Higher Education to do their part to educate the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Wildlife officials will go out onto the roof of the tallest building in Lowell to get a falcon chick ready to leave the nest. 

Origami – the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes and figures – dates back to the sixth century. At UMass Lowell, it is inspiring researchers as they develop a 21st century solution to the shortage of tissue and organ donors. 

UMass Lowell celebrated Commencement 2018 with ceremonies on Saturday, May 19 featuring addresses by a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and a pioneering woman in Congress.

UMass Lowell leaders, students, faculty and staff today dedicated one of the university’s academic buildings in honor of alumnus James Dandeneau ’80, in recognition of his longstanding support of his alma mater.

UMass Lowell will celebrate Commencement 2018 with ceremonies on Saturday, May 19 featuring addresses by a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and a pioneering woman in Congress, and with the renaming of one of its buildings on Friday, May 18.

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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.

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UMass Lowell has recognized seven distinguished graduates with this year’s University Alumni Awards.

Rockets, robots, a race car and more will be on display at “Invitation to Innovation,” a free event for the public and school groups that showcases the creativity that’s put to work every day by UMass Lowell students and researchers in the university’s classrooms, labs and makerspaces.

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The UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion and the Boston Globe announced today the candidates who will participate in Democratic primary debates Sunday, April 29 at the university’s South Campus.

UMass Lowell’s Cool Science program will honor Massachusetts K-12 students who have created artwork conveying concepts associated with the science of climate change.

UMass Lowell's Global Entrepreneurship Exchange has been honored for innovation in study abroad programs by the Institute of International Education.

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UMass Lowell will welcome Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central and a comedian and author, to the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.

Rufus Gifford is leading a crowded field in the Democratic primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, according to the results of a new Boston Globe-UMass Lowell poll released today.

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Earth Day is observed every April 22 across the globe to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. But in Lowell, the celebration is bigger than just a single day.

LOWELL, Mass. – Nobel Prize in Physics winner Shuji Nakamura, the holder of more than 200 patents and pioneer in energy-efficient LED lighting, was today awarded UMass Lowell’s highest honor, an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. 

Shuji Nakamura, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing energy-efficient LED bulbs, will be presented with an honorary doctoral degree from UMass Lowell by Chancellor Jacquie Moloney before delivering the university’s annual Tripathy Endowed Memorial Lecture.

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UMass Lowell political science major Mansour Chaya has a seed fund for law school and a trip to Hawaii thanks to his comeback win on last night’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune.” 

Participation in this year’s Days of Giving on Tuesday, April 10 and Wednesday, April 11 is open to all alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the university. The goal: rally 2,500 donors in the space of 48 hours and receive more than $40,000 in matching funds.

UMass Lowell’s award-winning Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program does more than provide professional-quality care to the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year. To the dozens of dedicated students who work as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) each year, the program provides real-world experience that propels them in a variety of career fields.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner and UMass Lowell’s 2018 Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies Tawakkol Karman will lead UMass Lowell’s annual recognition of the Day Without Violence. The free program will focus on nonviolent activism as a means of struggle, change and success.

UMass Lowell’s Spring Career Fair – the university’s largest annual event for students preparing to begin their professional lives – will bring more than 200 businesses, government agencies and nonprofits to campus to recruit UMass Lowell students from all majors for jobs, co-ops and internships. 

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UMass Lowell and the university’s Center for Public Opinion will host debates Sunday, April 29 for Democratic primary candidates running in the Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas.

UMass Lowell's “Combating Hate and Extremism: Fostering Inclusion in our Schools and Communities” conference will feature experts from the public and private sector including Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Daniel Bennett, along with representatives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Current and Emerging Threats Center, the U.K. Ministry of Defense and organizations such as Parents for Peace. 

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UMass Lowell’s graduate programs in business, criminology, education, engineering, nursing and sciences are among the best in the nation, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. 

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For sports fans age 14 to 21, e-sports are about as big as football, according to results of a UMass Lowell-Washington Post poll released today.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Tawakkol Karman is UMass Lowell’s 2018 Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies.

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Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, writer and performer Bonnie Comley – a UMass Lowell graduate and Bedford native – will return to campus with her husband Stewart Lane to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the university theater dedicated in their name.

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UMass Lowell’s “Seeds of Hope” initiative aims to regrow Puerto Rico’s agricultural base in the wake of Hurricane Maria. 

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A team of UMass Lowell researchers has partnered with a research and development company to create new, cost-effective sensor-laden textiles that can be used to monitor the structural health and integrity of vital infrastructures across the country, including buildings and skyscrapers, roadways, bridges, tunnels, railway tracks, dams and pipelines.

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. 

Individuals inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. – including a civil rights activist who worked in Mississippi in the 1960s; UMass Lowell students, faculty and staff; Lowell schoolchildren; and community leaders – will come together for events this week that will celebrate and advance the themes of his work. 

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A new research partnership between Avangrid, its subsidiary Central Maine Power and UMass Lowell will bring together researchers from the company and the university to advance the development and implementation of clean energy technologies - including hydropower, wind energy, power grids, energy storage and data sciences - over the next decade. UMass Lowell students will also benefit from the partnership, which calls for them to participate in on-campus research and for CMP to explore opportunities for co-ops, internships and fellowships. 

UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney will host a reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell before the River Hawks take on the Boston College Eagles in a Hockey East matchup. 

UMass Lowell was one of only five universities in the U.S. selected to participate in the recent Pandora Challenge hackathon through which students competed to create the best national campaign to raise awareness about an issue.

Neil Shortland, director of the Center for Terrorism and Security Studies at UMass Lowell, recently won a $794,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine how terrorists use propaganda to recruit members and which types of individuals are the most influenced by these tactics.

Highly processed foods are known to contribute to obesity, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. Now there’s something else to worry about – brain function. Katherine Tucker, director of UMass Lowell’s Center for Population Health, recently received a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of highly processed foods on cognitive decline.

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UMass Lowell is a national and regional leader in online education, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. The university's online graduate programs in education, information technology and criminal justice are ranked in the top 15 in the nation and are No. 1 among all public institutions in New England. Its bachelor's degrees are ranked No. 3 in New England and No. 22 in the U.S., up more than 30 spots over last year.

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.