Bachelor of Liberal Arts

Learn how to approach complex topics such as the environment, poverty, governance, peace and conflict and education.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) program at UMass Lowell is an exciting interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to design a personalized program of study in two disciplines from over 18 options.

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James Wilson Joutras '19 Liberal Arts – Digital Media and Theatre Arts

James Joutras came to UMass Lowell to discover himself. His experiences instilled confidence – and took him to Japan, where he plans to work after graduation.

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6/7/2019 Featured Story

Remembering When Rolling Thunder Hit Costello Gym

Remembering When Rolling Thunder Hit Costello Gym

Distant echoes from Bob Dylan’s 1975 Costello Gymnasium performance surface in the final mix of the newly released 14-disc CD box set, “The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings.” Martin Scorsese’s documentary/concert film of the tour lands on Netflix and in select theaters soon.

6/7/2019 Featured Story
6/4/2019 Sentinel & Enterprise In The News

Charting New Course, He's Determined to Teach

Charting New Course, He's Determined to Teach

Recent UMass Lowell graduate Neil Oliveria, 65, of Lowell, got a degree in history and is working on his master's so he can teach.

6/4/2019 Sentinel & Enterprise In The News
5/23/2019 Featured Story

Cutting Textbook Costs is High Priority for Campus

Cutting Textbook Costs is High Priority for Campus

The rising cost of textbooks is hurting students’ wallets – and their academic success. Campus leaders, faculty, the university libraries, the bookstore and students are working together to lower costs.

5/23/2019 Featured Story
5/15/2019 Featured Story

Faculty Experts Brief Legislators on Climate Change

Faculty Experts Brief Legislators on Climate Change

The university’s Climate Change Initiative hosted members of the state’s House Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change for a roundtable discussion on climate science and policy at which faculty members shared scientific research and expertise to help inform policy decisions.

5/15/2019 Featured Story

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