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Dr. Kevin Hamilton was appointed Dean of Student Belonging, and Heather Quire was appointed Dean of Campus Life
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Mechanical engineering alumnus shares how a STEM education prepared him for a career with NASA
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Chancellor Fuller honored by the UMassD community during a special ceremony
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Blue & Gold Weekend features events for students, alumni, families, faculty, and staff
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Vice chancellor for academic affairs plans to expand the excellence of UMassD’s education and research programs
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The lab, formed through a Commonwealth and private partner collaboration, will explore plastics biodegradation in the environment
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The University demonstrates continued excellence in student success through prestigious rankings
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The Library Associates are delighted to feature three outstanding authors, Barbara Delinsky, Jacquelyn Mitchard and Steven Manchester.
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The UMass Dartmouth community raised $6,140,188 in new gifts and commitments, plus an additional $3.1 million in state grants during fiscal year 2022.
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Track & Field stars Kaitlyn Bernier and Edward Lundy honored for academic and athletic achievements