UMass Lowell’s PROPEL Careers Program gives local high school students paid, hands-on research experiences in engineering and science labs, building their skills, confidence and interest in pursuing college and STEM careers.

Nearly 600 family members gained resources and reassurance at Family Orientation sessions this summer — part of the university’s larger mission to support not only students, but the loved ones who guide them through the transition to college.

More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.

Thanks to the new UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship, a dozen transfer students have received a $10,000 boost to complete their bachelor’s degrees at UMass Lowell.

UMass Lowell welcomed more than 3,000 first-year and transfer students to campus during Convocation at the Tsongas Center, where alum Vala Afshar, chief digital evangelist at Salesforce, shared “28 lessons for the Class of 2028.”