Tara Goodhue ’09, ’20, a School of Education alumna and current adjunct faculty member, is the 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Goodhue teaches science at Lowell High School and serves as head of its science department.

Jasmina Burek, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, is studying geothermal energy networks that can heat and cool a mix of residential, commercial and public buildings. It’s part of a statewide collaboration.

A research team led by Professor Hong Yu of the Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences has analyzed clinical notes in veterans’ health records to identify early risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

English alum and former UML soccer goalie Carter Hochman ’19 is helping to tell the story of the Patriots’ Super Bowl season as the team’s digital and social media coordinator.

A team of engineering and physical therapy faculty and students is collaborating to on research to evaluate the accuracy of how augmented reality technology tracks joint motion and hand gestures.

Rowdy’s Esports Arena, a 2,500-square-foot, high-tech gaming facility, has opened its doors at University Crossing, providing students of all skill levels a place to compete, connect and take part in the growing world of college esports.

A new Honors College program pairs students with Lowell nonprofits for paid, yearlong internships. The “City-ships” give students valuable career and leadership experience while helping community organizations.

Eleven UMass Lowell students completed National Grid’s Clean Energy Careers Academy, an eight-week program designed to provide college students with a better understanding of career opportunities within the energy sector.

Nine students completed the first semester of a new paid fellowship with the International Institute of New England, supporting immigrant and refugee families in Lowell through education, tutoring and access to essential services.

A new study abroad program paired a semester-long consulting course with an in-person experience in Portugal, giving 13 students the opportunity to present a real-world strategy to executives at a startup incubator.