Expand your knowledge through cutting-edge research and enrich your community through creative enterprise.

UML student, Jordan Knight, Janson Borowko and Clark Lacossade by Phil Vassar's piano during sound check before the concert.

World-Ready Education

Through effective classroom engagement, research opportunities working with our distinguished faculty and a range of other experiential learning opportunities, students emerge from our degree programs equipped with the skills, insights and perspective needed to achieve success in their careers and improve their communities.

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Advanced Study Opportunities

Our graduate degree and certificate programs give students the skills and knowledge to assume leadership roles in business, research, education, government and community organizations. Through our accelerated “bachelor's to master's” programs, students may earn dual credits that can be applied to both undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees.

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Cutting-edge Research and Creative Activity

Our faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized researchers, scholars and creative artists engaged in developing new knowledge and contributing to the cultural fabric of our world. Our college’s research and cultural centers serve as hubs for scholarship and creative activity, and provide ample opportunities for student engagement.

By the Numbers

  • $4.6M
    in external research funding for 2022.
  • 84.4%
    Freshmen Retention Rate.
  • 70+
    Music concerts throughout the year.
  • 11
    Research and Engagement Centers
  • 230
    Full-time Faculty
  • 12
    Academic Departments
  • 32
    Percentage of degrees awarded to FAHSS students in 2014-15
  • 30
    Musical ensembles
  • 2
    Campus art galleries

Student Profiles

David Rosario with Prof. Maureen Stanton
David Rosario '21
English

David Rosario says his professors help him to stay focused and motivated.

The people in the community are really helpful.
Read More About David Rosario 
Hannah Daly talks with Asst. Prof. of Philosophy Nick Evans
Hannah Daly '18
Political Science

Hannah Daly researched the opioid crisis with one professor and the alt-right with another. She’s already published the results of a public opinion survey she helped design, and now she wants to use her research skills to influence public policy on behalf of women.

I really love the Political Science Department at UMass Lowell. The professors really want you to succeed.
Read More About Hannah Daly 
Lana Bashir sits at a colorful desk with a notebook, various equipment and flags.
Lana Bashir '23
Liberal Arts

Lana Bashir fell in love with UMass Lowell when she toured the campus.

I liked the homey feel, and I talked to a couple of different students and they really liked it here.
Read More About Lana Bashir 
Rosalie Casavant and three other students hold their name tags while sitting on a UMass Lowell panel.
Rosalie Casavant '28
Education

Education major Rosalie Casavant has embraced hands-on teaching, peer mentoring and leadership opportunities since transferring to UMass Lowell.

When I started getting experience in the classroom, I realized teaching was what I wanted to do.
Read More About Rosalie Casavant 
Jeremiah Adames sitting and speaking with two people.
Jeremiah Adames '26
Psychology, Spanish and French

Jeremiah Adames is building a future in trauma therapy and public service by combining psychology, language and hands-on medical experience.

UMass Lowell gives you such a grand and expansive catalog of courses, which makes finding your path easy.
Read More About Jeremiah Adames 

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FAHSS News

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    Graphic Design Students Put Their Skills to Work in Trauma Institute Internship

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    ‘There’s Nothing Else Like This Event’

    Since its 2016 debut, the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race has been a labor of love for graphic design alum Andrew Schuster ’20, now its volunteer creative director.
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