2022 was packed with big ideas, growth and progress

2022 in Review graphic

12/21/2022
By University Relations

A year of change. That sums up 2022 at UMass Lowell. A new chancellor; the launch of multimillion-dollar research projects; new partnerships and programs; a vision to remake East Campus; emerging student leaders in academics, athletics and campus life. It was a year packed with big ideas, growth and progress.  Here are some of the highlights.

Dorcas Ruhamya and Assoc. Teaching Prof. Khalilah Reddie

January

For many students, a bond with a professor, an advisor, a coach or another person on campus can make all the difference in their college experience and set them up for future success. Mentors made all the difference to these River Hawks.

UML students Ben Souza, Angela DiLeo and Justin Bouffard all spent a semester interning and studying in Washington, D.C., through The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars Image by Eric Lee

February

Students gained professional experience and expert education through UMass Lowell’s close partnership with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.

Two students with long dark hair smile while sitting in orange chairs and posing for a photo Image by Ed Brennen

March

Four Manning School of Business students prepared taxes for low-income families as part of a new internship program with Community Teamwork.

Asst. Prof. Yuzhang Lin

April

Asst. Prof. Yuzhang Lin was awarded a five-year, $500,000 faculty early-career development grant by the NSF to conduct a study that will help better predict and visualize power distribution capacity.

A woman has her hand over the shoulder of another woman as they walk down a hallway Image by Ed Brennen

May

After 25 years of empowering UMass Lowell students and communities through education and innovation, Julie Chen was unanimously approved as the university’s next chancellor.

Honors math major Stephanie Guglielmo wanders a pedestrian street in Madrid near the Puerto del Sol Image by Courtesy

June

The Honors College expanded its study abroad options with new courses on Shakespeare’s London and the history of Madrid. 

Field hockey players raise hands together

July

UMass Lowell remains one of only 15 Division I athletic departments to score a perfect 100 on the Athletic Equality Index, according to the NCAA's yearly update for 2022.

gut bacteria

August

Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences Assoc. Prof. Kelsey Mangano has received a three-year $496,885 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to examine whether high consumption of titanium dioxide is related to poor gut health.

Two students pose for a photo while holding up shirts that say I love Lowell Image by Ed Brennen

September

The university celebrated Lowell’s culture, diversity and history at “September in the City,” a festival that drew hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members to JFK Plaza for free food, music and more.

UMass Lowell graduate Rich Miner - dedication ceremony

October

UMass Lowell launched the new Richard A. Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences at a ceremony attended by the esteemed alumnus, a Triple River Hawk.

An aerial view of the UML campus with the Merrimack River

November

The UMass Building Authority announced that it is working with a team led by GMH Communities to develop approximately 10 acres of land on UMass Lowell’s East Campus.

Well-being leaders with Ruben Sanca, left, and Hannah Montbleau, right

December

Whether a student is dealing with exam-related stress, having trouble making friends or struggling to manage their finances, they can turn to a well-being leader for confidential support.

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