06/07/2022
By Noureddine Melikechi

UMass Lowell will launch a new school of computer science to be named in honor of distinguished alumnus Rich Miner, co-founder of Android, the company and mobile operating system which was acquired and launched by Google.

University leadership had approached Miner, believing his story and accomplishments would contribute to the vision they had for the new school. The UMass Board of Trustees approved establishing the Richard A. Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences at UMass Lowell through a $5 million donation from Miner as well as a $2 million matching contribution from the state.

“UMass Lowell’s newly named Richard A. Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences further elevates a program well known for transformative education and pioneering research in the field,” said UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney. “We are profoundly indebted to Rich. His latest gift reflects his ongoing generous donation of his time, expertise and resources to support students through entrepreneurial competitions like UMass Lowell’s DifferenceMaker and prepare them to become leaders in their careers.”

Read more  in the press release.