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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9/16/2019 Featured Story

New Program Provides Merit Scholarships for 20 Students from Washington, D.C.

New Program Provides Merit Scholarships for 20 Students from Washington, D.C.

Under a new partnership, 20 high school graduates from Washington, D.C., are studying at UMass Lowell this fall with merit scholarships. It’s part of the university’s mission to support students from all backgrounds in getting a great college education.

9/16/2019 Featured Story
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UML Connection Keeps Baseball Fans Smiling

UML Connection Keeps Baseball Fans Smiling

When liberal arts alum Erin Reynolds ’18, coordinator of creative services and entertainment for the Lowell Spinners minor league baseball team, needed a video production intern this summer, she turned to her former classmate, senior graphic design major Sara May.

9/6/2019 Featured Story
8/26/2019 Featured Story

Online Learning Tips from the Pros

Online Learning Tips from the Pros

New students should find Blackboard, the university’s online learning management system, easy to navigate. But the top tip from the online learning pros is still, “Read your messages.”

8/26/2019 Featured Story
8/20/2019 Featured Story

Hockey Alum Looks to Leverage UML Assets

Hockey Alum Looks to Leverage UML Assets

Former UML hockey player Ludwig Marek ’98, now a managing director at the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, shared career advice with current River Hawk players during a visit to the Manning School of Business.

8/20/2019 Featured Story

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