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Historian, Researcher Earns Top UMass Lowell Faculty Honor

Historian, Researcher Earns Top UMass Lowell Faculty Honor | Press Release

9/22/2016
Labor and industrial historian Robert Forrant has been named Distinguished University Professor, the highest distinction bestowed on a University of Massachusetts Lowell faculty member.
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Concert to Celebrate Musical Talent of UMass Lowell Community

Concert to Celebrate Musical Talent of UMass Lowell Community | Press Release

9/21/2016
In performances that will span musical genres from jazz to classical, pop to global rhythms – and sometimes defy any label – UMass Lowell will stage “Sounding Out!,” a concert for the public and university community.
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Challenge Grants to Support Educational, Community Initiatives

Challenge Grants to Support Educational, Community Initiatives | Press Release

9/21/2016
UMass Lowell today announced the latest rounds of its 2020 Challenge Grant Program, an initiative that provides seed funding to projects that support the university’s mission by enriching life for the campus and Lowell communities.
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$3.5 Million NSF Grant Will Fund Program to Close Gender Gap for STEM Faculty

$3.5 Million NSF Grant Will Fund Program to Close Gender Gap for STEM Faculty | Press Release

9/20/2016
A team of researchers from UMass Lowell recently received a $3.5 million NSF grant to develop a program to combat "microaggressions" and other barriers that face women faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields across higher education.
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News from UMass Lowell for Week of Sept. 19, 2016

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Sept. 19, 2016 | Press Release

9/20/2016
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.

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Divided Loyalties: Remembering World War I and the Irish Rebellion

Divided Loyalties: Remembering World War I and the Irish Rebellion | Featured Story

9/20/2016
The “Remembering 1916” conference examined how Irish families fought on both sides of World War I, with some joining British forces and others fighting against England for Irish independence. It also explored the impact on Lowell and neighboring cities.
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Honors College Welcomes Record First-year Class

Honors College Welcomes Record First-year Class | Featured Story

9/19/2016
The Honors College welcomed its largest class of new students ever this fall. The college has been growing by leaps and bounds – while raising its admission standards.
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University Achieves Gold Standard for Sustainability

University Achieves Gold Standard for Sustainability | Featured Story

9/19/2016
The university earns gold rating from Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, becoming one of three institutions in the state to reach that level.
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Chancellor’s Music Series Opens: Faculty Stars

Chancellor’s Music Series Opens: Faculty Stars | Featured Story

9/19/2016
Scholarship-focused Chancellor’s Series kicks off Friday with faculty as performers.
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Movin' on Up! New Elevators Coming to Fox Hall

Movin' on Up! New Elevators Coming to Fox Hall | Featured Story

9/16/2016
The university is adding two new elevators to Fox Hall, making life more convenient for the 800 students living in the 18-story residence hall.

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