• Two young men in blazers hold microphones and speak in front of a blue backdrop.

    Two UML Alumni Make Boston Business Journal’s 25 Under 25 List

    Business alum Jeurys Santiago ’23 and computer science alum Nuno Mestre ’24 were named to the Boston Business Journal’s annual BostInno 25 Under 25 list, thanks in part to their winning DifferenceMaker projects at UML.
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  • Ariel Grill

    UTeach Alumni Pay It Forward

    UTeach alumni welcome current UTeach students into their classrooms so they can gain practical teaching experience.
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  • food forest Andrew Boules

    Food Forest Blossoms on South Campus

    The food forest on South Campus is being used for research, in academic courses and as a place for the community to gather.
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  • Ten people pose for a group photo while standing in front of signs on a patio.

    These Graduates are Well-RHED

    Forty-seven students graduated with River Hawk Experience Distinction (RHED) cords this year, the most in the program’s six-year history. Students can earn a RHED credential in leadership, entrepreneurship, global engagement, community engagement or sustainability.
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  • RadSci sculpture Steve Snay

    Science Meets Art with Radiation-Themed Sculpture Contest

    In partnership with the Radiation Safety Office, Radiological Sciences in the Department of Physics and Applied Physics and Art & Design Assoc. Prof. Yuko Oda’s Sculpture III class, students competed in a radiation-themed sculpture contest.
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  • Model UN Coordinator Jason Carter with student Madison Feudo at UML's 2024 Model U.N. conference for high schools

    Model U.N. Team Wins Top Prize in Scotland

    UMass Lowell’s Model U.N. team won the award for best delegation at a Model U.N. conference in Scotland over spring break. The team also went to the national competition for Model Arab League a week later and brought home several delegate awards.
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  • A person sitting at a desk exchanges paperwork with a person sitting in a chair in an office.

    Happy Returns: Business Students Put Tax Lessons to Good Use

    Nine Manning School of Business students are preparing taxes for low-income people as part of a three-credit internship with Community Teamwork, a Lowell-based nonprofit organization that supports the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
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  • Four emergency medical workers talk to a woman who is playing the role of a patient while a person with a clipboard looks on.

    UML Reaches New Heights as EMS Ready Campus

    UMass Lowell was recognized as a silver-level EMS Ready Campus, its highest designation ever, at the National Collegiate EMS Foundation’s annual conference in Baltimore, where 10 student EMTs expanded their emergency response skills.
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  • Biology major Naomi Okeke at the Brush Art Gallery and Studios

    Grant Gives Students Paid Professional Experience at Nonprofits

    A three-year, $140,000 grant from the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is paying up to 12 students each semester to provide support to Lowell nonprofits – and paying for staff from 60 nonprofits to take an intensive UML class on grant-writing.
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  • Lucas Abreu with Tom Horgan

    Free Physical Therapy Clinic Provides Care to UML Community

    The Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology opened a pro bono clinic to provide opportunities for students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program to gain more clinical experiences on campus.
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  • Eight people pose for a group photo on a factory floor

    Plastics Engineering Students, Alumni Right at Home in ‘The Big Easy’

    Intralox, a leading conveyor belt manufacturer based in New Orleans, has developed a strong relationship with UMass Lowell’s plastics engineering program. More than 20 students have worked as interns or co-ops at the company since 2016, and there are seven alumni now working there full time.
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  • Nishi Shah at her internship as Bae Systems

    UML Students Earn While They Learn

    UML students, from a range of majors, share what they learned during their recent paid internships, co-ops and research experiences – and how it’s given them new perspectives on their coursework.
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  • MPH students Tanimul Islam and Samia Binta close up

    Couple from Bangladesh Earns MPH Degrees Together

    Married couple Samia Binta Rahman and Tanimul Islam, who are trained doctors from Bangladesh, are graduating from the Master of Public Health program together.
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  • UML biomedical engineering student Alex Hutchinson in Granada, Spain

    RHSA Expands with Study Abroad, First-Gen Student Conference

    The River Hawk Scholars Academy is expanding its programs for first-generation college students, including adding a study abroad course and a conference organized by students, thanks to federal aid and grants from nonprofits.
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  • Public health master's student Kyle Fahey goes over a park evaluation form with UML student and faculty researchers and older residents of Lowell.

    City and UML Partner on Making Lowell ‘Age-Friendly’

    Students in health sciences are gaining research experience in Lowell, working alongside an adult advisory group and local agencies to help make the city an “age-friendly” community.
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  • UML Sociology Asst. Prof. Chandra Waring and senior sociology major Kimani Brown look at research together

    ‘Racial Equity and Inclusion’ is New Track for Sociology Majors

    Racial equity and inclusion are the focus of a new concentration for sociology majors. It’s supported by several recently hired faculty who study race and ethnicity, opening up new research opportunities for students.
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  • Rachel Le interviews a research participant

    New Study Analyzes How Neighborhoods Impact the Likeliness of Falls

    A new study led by Prof. of Public Health Wenjun Li, with funding from a $4 million, five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging, will analyze how older people move and use the outdoor space in their communities.
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  • UML art major Urdilinya Smith helps paint a mural on South Campus

    New Campus Murals Are Part of Citywide Arts Collaboration

    When students arrived back on campus, they were greeted by two colorful murals: a “chrome” hermit crab by internationally known artist “Bikismo” and six endangered species painted by New England muralist Sophy Tuttle. The murals were sponsored by ArtUp Lowell, a citywide coalition that brought nine muralists to the city in August.
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  • Chris Carlsmith and Deirdre Hutchison

    Pieces of the Past: Students Dig Up History in Lowell

    At a dig site at 509 Market St. in Lowell, students from UMass Lowell, UMass Boston and Queen’s University Belfast searched for artifacts from a grocery store and dwelling that was operated by Irish immigrant Patrick Keyes in the mid-1800s.
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  • Seven Greer and Daniel LeCain

    Science Students Put Concepts into Practice

    Field experience courses offered during the summer allowed students to explore New England, Montana and Idaho while gaining new skills in ecology and geology.
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  • A group of students pose with their professor in front of Big Ben in London

    Students Steeped in History in England and Scotland

    Sixteen students joined Visiting Lecturer Lauren Fogle for the History Department’s first study abroad course, “Topics in History,” a two-week trip to England and Scotland.
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  • Monument and cathedral entrance at the Valley of the Fallen in Spain

    Honors College Expands Study Abroad Programs

    The Honors College expanded its study abroad options this year with new courses on Shakespeare’s London and the history of Madrid. Honors College Dean Jenifer Whitten-Woodring is looking for faculty partners to offer even more.
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  • Michele Fox, Justin Cormier and Becky Glass

    DPT Students Crack the Hard Cases

    Doctor of physical therapy students solve complex patient cases during their final clinical rotations.
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  • An image of falling creatures from the Minecraft musical video "Chicken Hero, Villager Hero, Cow Hero" created by Assoc. Teaching Prof. Ramon Castillo

    Students Make Electronic Music with Minecraft

    Music students in the Contemporary Electronic Ensemble and Technology in Music Education class created music videos in Minecraft – and even invented their own instruments. They performed on Twitch and displayed their work in the UMass Lowell “building” at the 2022 Maker Music Festival.
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  • Students from four area high schools listen to a UML admissions presentation during a field trip sponsored by UTeach

    UML Teacher Candidates Host 130 High School Students on Campus

    Students in the UTeach program who are getting early teaching experience in high school math, science and engineering classrooms hosted their high school students on North Campus for a day of hands-on activities.
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  • Manning School of Business honors students and faculty at an Honors College mixer

    Honors College Matches Students with Faculty Mentors

    With mixers that follow a speed-dating format, the Honors College is matching more honors students with faculty mentors for research opportunities and final honors theses and projects. The college offers $1,500 fellowships to support student researchers, who may also be paid through faculty grants.
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  • Three student EMTs pose for a photo with their emergency vehicle

    Student EMTs Take Program’s Pulse at National Conference

    Sixteen student EMTs from UMass Lowell Emergency Medical Services recently traveled to Pittsburgh for the National Collegiate EMS Foundation’s annual conference, where they learned the latest in medical and trauma response and networked with peers from across the country.
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  • A man in a maroon polo shirt listens as a young man in glasses talks to him at a career fair

    ‘Way Too Many Jobs’ at Spring Career Fair

    The Spring Career Fair returned to the Tsongas Center, where 1,300 students and alumni found 187 employers eager to offer them internships, co-ops and full-time positions in a promising job market.
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  • Two students with long dark hair smile while sitting in orange chairs and posing for a photo

    Business Students Help Low-Income Families File Taxes

    Four Manning School of Business students are preparing taxes for low-income families as part of a new internship program with Community Teamwork, a Lowell-based nonprofit organization that supports the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
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  • UMass Lowell Sociology Assoc. Prof. Mignon Duffy with the Merrimack River in the background

    Sociology Class and Student Government Join Forces on Survey

    Students in a sociology research methods class collaborated with the Student Government Association on a survey of undergraduates. The sociology majors got real-world experience – and the SGA is using the results to assess and advocate for student needs.
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  • Three students hold award certificates while talking to two faculty members on a staircase

    Lights Out! Students’ Energy-Saving Idea Wins CO2 Challenge

    A competition-based initiative to get students thinking about their residence hall energy usage won the third annual Rist Institute for Sustainability & Energy Climate Mitigation Challenge, which asks students to find ways to reduce CO2 emissions by 10,000 pounds in 10 weeks.
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  • UML Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies Neil Shortland leads the annual National Security Seminar at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars

    Students Learn and Intern in Nation’s Capital

    Students gain professional experience and expert education through UMass Lowell’s close partnership with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.
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  • Mentor Deb Finch and student Adam Basma

    The Mentoring Effect

    For many students, a bond with a professor, an advisor, a coach or another person on campus can make all the difference in their college experience and set them up for future success. We checked in with several River Hawks who talked about their mentors on campus and the impact they’ve had.
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  • A female student and two male students pose for a photo in a classroom

    Finance Students Lay Foundation for Real Estate Careers

    Six Manning School of Business finance students learned about potential commercial real estate career paths through Project Destined, an eight-week virtual internship program designed to boost diversity in the industry.
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  • More than 100 UMass Lowell students, faculty and staff are volunteering at Lowell General Hospital's Mass Vaccination Program for COVID-19

    Health Sciences Students Volunteer at Lowell Vaccine Clinic

    More than 100 students in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences have volunteered to help out at Lowell General Hospital’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which gives about 2,000 shots each day. In addition, some nursing students are earning clinical hours while giving vaccinations.
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  • Philanthropist Luis Pedroso with UMass Lowell Education Prof. Eleanor Abrams

    Education Students Get Paid Experience in Lowell Schools

    The Pedroso Tutors program is providing valuable, paid classroom experience to UML education students as they help elementary school students in Lowell. The program is funded by Luis Pedroso, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who is a graduate of the Lowell Public Schools.