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  UML Opens New Facility to Support Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
  UML Opens New Facility to Support Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

  12/12/2019
  UMass Lowell has opened a state-of-the-art lyophilization facility that will help drive innovation and discovery in biopharmaceutical manufacturing in New England and beyond.
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  Researchers Develop Germ-killing Fabrics to Prevent Hospital Infections
  Researchers Develop Germ-killing Fabrics to Prevent Hospital Infections

  12/5/2019
  Chemistry Prof. Yuyu Sun and Assoc. Prof. Nancy Goodyear of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences are using N-halamine – a biocide with proven germ-killing property – to reduce the occupational burden of exposure by protecting the hospital staff from harmful microorganisms that can cause various infections. 
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  PT Students Get Hands-on Experience Promoting Health
  PT Students Get Hands-on Experience Promoting Health

  12/4/2019
  Eight groups of physical therapy students partnered with local schools and senior centers to promote health and wellness.
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  Legacy of Greek Immigrants Celebrated in Campus Exhibit
  Legacy of Greek Immigrants Celebrated in Campus Exhibit

  11/25/2019
  A new exhibit on the history of Greek immigration to Lowell, created by history students working with University Prof. Robert Forrant, celebrates what was once the largest Greek community outside of New York and Chicago. The exhibit is on display at University Crossing.
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  UML Partners with High Schools to Diversify Teaching Profession
  UML Partners with High Schools to Diversify Teaching Profession

  11/22/2019
  UML’s College of Education is working with the state and local school districts to recruit future teachers who represent the Merrimack Valley’s diversity. Lawrence High School students visited the campus recently to learn more about careers in education – and campus life.
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  UML’s New Cyber Range Aims to Boost Internet and Cyberinfrastructure Security
  UML’s New Cyber Range Aims to Boost Internet and Cyberinfrastructure Security

  11/18/2019
  UMass Lowell has opened a new center for cybersecurity education, research and workforce development called the Cyber Range that will help students prepare for careers in the high-demand field.
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  Here’s What Oprah’s Visit Means to Students One Year Later
  Here’s What Oprah’s Visit Means to Students One Year Later

  11/15/2019
  One year after Oprah Winfrey visited campus and helped raise $3 million for student scholarships, 60 undergraduate students have received awards totaling $300,000. The university will soon launch the Oprah Scholarship Society.
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  From 28 Plastics Engineers Grow Thousands of Co-op Experiences
  From 28 Plastics Engineers Grow Thousands of Co-op Experiences

  11/12/2019
  Launched 10 years ago as a pilot program with 28 plastics engineering students, the Professional Cooperative Education program has grown to provide co-op work experiences at 566 companies to 2,665 students from 16 majors and concentrations. This year, 450 students are participating in the program.