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Associate Professor of Crime and Justice Studies recognized for exemplary teaching and service
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Highlights of an extraordinary academic year
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Grant aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in RI and the MA SouthCoast
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The cohort of students from traditionally underrepresented groups gained essential career skills, networking experience, and first-hand interactions with companies in high-growth industries
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From Portugal to Panama, UMassD students use spring break to make a difference
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Scholarship offers a four-year "full ride" for two high-achieving Massachusetts residents
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Naomi Mwangi will study Mind, Brain, Body, and Behavior at Emory University in Atlanta
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UMassD faculty and students play prominent role in probing the history of the universe
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Paper explores ecological consequences of chronic road noise near predatory environments
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Two UMassD student groups won awards in the group's first international competition