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Forum Aims to Stem Gun Violence Against Kids

Forum Aims to Stem Gun Violence Against Kids | Press Release

10/16/2018
“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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News from UMass Lowell for Week of Oct. 15, 2018

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Oct. 15, 2018 | Press Release

10/15/2018
This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell. For more, visit www.uml.edu/pressroom.
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‘Our Legacy, Our Place’ Raises More than $125 million for UMass Lowell

‘Our Legacy, Our Place’ Raises More than $125 million for UMass Lowell | Press Release

10/12/2018
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.
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Safer Alternative to Toxic Paint Strippers to Go to Market

Safer Alternative to Toxic Paint Strippers to Go to Market | Press Release

10/12/2018
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.
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Event Marks Transformation of UMass Lowell Academic Building

Event Marks Transformation of UMass Lowell Academic Building | Press Release

10/10/2018
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.

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Graduates: The World in Our Hands

Video by Alfonso Velasquez

Five members of the Class of 2018 share their lessons learned after four years here.

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For Genetic Counselors, Career Growth's in Their DNA

For Genetic Counselors, Career Growth's in Their DNA | Featured Story

10/16/2018
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.
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River Hawk Pride Shines Through at Homecoming

River Hawk Pride Shines Through at Homecoming | Featured Story

10/16/2018
Alumni of all ages had plenty to be proud of at River Hawk Homecoming 2018 — from the university reaching its $125 million fundraising goal ahead of schedule, to the hockey team’s season-opening win, to an upcoming visit by Oprah Winfrey.
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DifferenceMaker Celebration Brings Star Power

DifferenceMaker Celebration Brings Star Power | Featured Story

10/15/2018
The fourth annual DifferenceMaker Celebration was twice as good as expected. Not only did CNBC commentator Ron Insana serve up a helping of witty business talk on the very day the Dow plunged more than 800 points, but Dean Kamen – the New Hampshire-based engineer and Segway inventor – showed up and spoke to the sold-out crowd, too.

Featured Events

OCT

24

Influenza Immunization Clinic
10:00 AM
OCT

25

Interdisciplinary Minors Fair
1:00 PM
OCT

27

Cambodia's 1991 Paris Peace Accords Discussion Panel
1:00 PM
OCT

28

Undergraduate Open House
9:00 AM
NOV

02

UMass Lowell Veterans Flag Ceremony
9:00 AM

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Criminal Justice and Criminology

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Digital Forensics and Internet Security

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Business Policy, Strategy and Management

Scott Latham is an authority on business management and organizational turnaround.