Entrepreneurs, researchers, elected officials and economic development leaders who share an interest in advancing the clean-energy economy recently gathered at UMass Lowell to highlight Northeastern Massachusetts’ leadership in climate technology.

More than 13 of UMass Lowell’s online graduate and professional programs are once again among the best in the nation, according to 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings released this week.

UMass Lowell has been recertified for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, reaffirming the university’s long-standing commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships. The designation was announced this month by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and extends UMass Lowell’s classification through 2032.