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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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Plastics Engineering Educator Receives top Honor for UMass Lowell Faculty

Plastics Engineering Educator Receives top Honor for UMass Lowell Faculty | Press Release

11/22/2022
An innovator in developing more sustainable and resilient materials, plastics engineering educator Ramaswamy Nagarajan has been named UMass Lowell’s 2022 Distinguished University Professor.
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At Holiday Season, UMass Lowell Community Serves Extra Helpings of Gratitude

At Holiday Season, UMass Lowell Community Serves Extra Helpings of Gratitude | Press Release

11/17/2022
As the UMass Lowell campus community prepares to head home to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving, we take a moment to reflect on what we’re grateful for.

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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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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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COP27 Empowers Students to Address Climate Change

COP27 Empowers Students to Address Climate Change | Featured Story

12/6/2022
Three students and three faculty members traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for COP27, the United Nations climate summit, where they were the only delegation from a public university in Massachusetts.
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Well-Being Leaders Serve as Support System to Other Students

Well-Being Leaders Serve as Support System to Other Students | Featured Story

12/5/2022
Student well-being leaders are helping to promote a culture of wellness at UML by connecting students in need with on-campus resources through a new initiative launched by the Office of Student Life and Well-being.

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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

Supriya Chakrabarti

Space exploration and astrophysics expert

Space exploration and astrophysics expert
Alan Williams

Music industry, songwriting, production

Music Department chairman and coordinator of Music Business Program
Xinwen Fu

Digital Forensics and Internet Security

Xinwen Fu is an international expert on Internet security and is spearheading efforts to protect our national cyber infrastructure.
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.

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Featured Experts

Supriya Chakrabarti

Space exploration and astrophysics expert

Alan Williams

Music industry, songwriting, production

Xinwen Fu

Digital Forensics and Internet Security

Joshua Dyck

Director, Center for Public Opinion