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‘Song of Myself’ Events to Explore Memoir-Writing

‘Song of Myself’ Events to Explore Memoir-Writing | Press Release

12/8/2022
A new event series poised to welcome esteemed writers to UMass Lowell aims to engage students and the public in telling their own stories.
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Expert: NYC Homeless Plan Raises ‘Serious Legal, Ethical’ Questions

Expert: NYC Homeless Plan Raises ‘Serious Legal, Ethical’ Questions | Press Release

12/8/2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to involuntarily commit homeless and mentally ill people risks becoming “a very expensive revolving door,” according to a UMass Lowell psychologist available for interviews.
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Poll: Warnock Slightly Ahead in Georgia’s U.S. Senate Runoff

Poll: Warnock Slightly Ahead in Georgia’s U.S. Senate Runoff | Press Release

12/5/2022
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has an apparent lead over GOP challenger Herschel Walker in the race that will decide the final balance of power in the chamber, according to a poll released Monday by UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion.
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Expert: McVie’s Talents Often Overlooked

Expert: McVie’s Talents Often Overlooked | Press Release

12/1/2022
Christine McVie, the singer-songwriter who helped rocket Fleetwood Mac to rock 'n' roll immortality was an “understated, modest powerhouse,” according to UMass Lowell music business expert Alan Williams, who is available for interviews.
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Researchers Awarded $2.1M to Study Muscles

Researchers Awarded $2.1M to Study Muscles | Press Release

11/30/2022
The National Science Foundation awarded $2.1 million to a team of scientists led by UMass Lowell to investigate how much jaw power it takes for a squirrel to crack a nut.

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Tips to Work From Home Productively

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Asst. Prof. Elana Feldman shares productivity tips for those who find themselves working at home during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Future Teachers on Pathway from Lowell High to UMass Lowell

Future Teachers on Pathway from Lowell High to UMass Lowell | Featured Story

12/9/2022
The Grow Your Own pathway program is designed to help students at Lowell High School figure out early if they want to teach – while earning college credit.
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Students’ Bright Idea for Solar Investing is a Real DifferenceMaker

Students’ Bright Idea for Solar Investing is a Real DifferenceMaker | Featured Story

12/9/2022
Solar Crowdfund, a platform that would let people invest money to fund large-scale solar projects, won the 10th annual DifferenceMaker Innovation Contest, sponsored by Digital Federal Credit Union and the Manning School of Business.
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Public Health Students See Policy in Action at State House

Public Health Students See Policy in Action at State House | Featured Story

12/7/2022
During a class field trip to the State House, public health majors learned how advocates can impact policies that effect health.

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Looking for expert sources who can deliver instant analysis on breaking news? UMass Lowell’s faculty and researchers have you covered. Experts are available to all members of the media in person or by phone. Learn more.

Featured Experts

Juliette Rooney-Varga

Climate Change Initiative

Juliette Rooney-Varga is an expert on climate change and sustainability.
Arie Perliger

Criminology & Justice Studies, Center for Terrorism & Security Studies

Arie Perliger is an expert on Political Extremism and Violence, U.S. Security policy
Joshua Dyck

Director, Center for Public Opinion

Joshua Dyck is an expert in political and public-opinion polling, elections and campaigns, and national and state politics.
Alan Williams

Music industry, songwriting, production

Music Department chairman and coordinator of Music Business Program

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Tips to Work From Home Productively

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Featured Experts

Juliette Rooney-Varga

Climate Change Initiative

Arie Perliger

Criminology & Justice Studies, Center for Terrorism & Security Studies

Joshua Dyck

Director, Center for Public Opinion

Alan Williams

Music industry, songwriting, production