Celebrating the Philanthropy and Impact of UMass President Marty Meehan

The UMass Lowell community celebrated the dedication of the Martin T. Meehan Student Center, honoring Marty for his remarkable generosity, visionary leadership and steadfast service, on May 1-2, 2026. The dedication recognized his $1.5 million new charitable commitment to the campus, along with $2.6 million in gifts previously raised in his honor through his inaugurations as UMass Lowell chancellor and president of the University of Massachusetts system. Over the years, President Meehan has given more than $3.7 million to UMass Lowell and the UMass campuses.

UMass President Marty Meehan stands with 14 students dressed in black wearing nametags