The Eras Issue
Three Eras. One Future. Cover Story: The Future Starts Here
The Foundation Era
From 1894 to 2000, UMass Lowell’s origin story is entwined with the history of Lowell.
The Momentum Era
UMass Lowell entered the 21st century amid unprecedented growth.
The Visionary Era
UMass Lowell faculty, students and alumni are designing the future.
Image by Henry Marte Rise to R1
Decades of innovation and collaboration built the momentum to Research 1 status.
LINCing Innovation and Opportunity
The Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC) is a growing innovation ecosystem that drives research and economic growth.
Guaranteeing Opportunity
UML ensures that every student can gain a career-connected experience that turns learning into action.
Development Propels the Future
The Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC) is already breathing new energy into downtown Lowell.Alumni Profiles
Katrina Cruess '12, '15
Music Education
Katrina Cruess ’12, ’15 has made a career of helping flutes sound sweet.
Even making brand-new flutes, you always have to problem-solve, and I really love that.
Amy Hoey '88
Health Education
Amy Hoey ’88 serves as president of Lowell General Hospital – the first registered nurse in the hospital’s 133-year history to do so.
UMass Lowell is a gem. I love that it’s a place for first-generation students and that it has such a vibrant campus community.
Alumni Life
Tappa Keg Keeps the Party Going
50 years later, a band of brothers reunites at Long Lake camp in Maine.
UML Alum, Faculty Member Bring Books and Hope to Children in Ghana
Gordon Donkoh-Halm ’12, ’13, founder and executive director of the African Community Center of Lowell, hosted a UML group in his hometown of Winneba on their trip to Ghana.