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SMAST Year in Review: 2018

From groundbreaking research conducted by faculty to students garnering recognition for their scholarship to scientists building a blue economy across the globe, the achievements at SMAST during 2018 epitomize momentum.

UMassD Students at groundbreaking ceremony
Year in Review: 2018

The past year was one of great momentum for an evolving UMass Dartmouth.

SMAST East by Ellenzweig
UMass Dartmouth SMAST East building earns LEED Silver status

The university’s commitment to sustainability grows with latest award

Student-athlete Jacob Burkhead
UMass Dartmouth football player recognized as Academic All-American

Jacob Burkhead (Plymouth, Mass.) becomes second student-athlete in school history to earn the prestigious honor

Duncan Panel
Duncan Invited to Participate in Panel Discussion of Gun Violence Prevention

Professor Dwight Duncan was invited to sit on a panel for an event focused on the prevention of gun violence.

Peltz Steel Poland
Peltz-Steele Teaches and Counsels Polish Law Students

Professor Richard Peltz-Steele taught American Tort Law to students at Jagiellonian University (JU) in Kraków, Poland as part of their American Law Program.

Students at bi-annual market research dinner
UMass Dartmouth students provide valuable help to local businesses

The Center for Marketing Research (CMR) held its semi-annual Client Dinner where students delivered semester-long research projects to clients.

Chancellor Johnson and President Douglas sign agreement
Bristol Community College and UMass Dartmouth launch the Plus Program: Bristol + UMassD

The Plus Program: Bristol + UMassD creates a streamlined path to a bachelor’s degree for local students

New England Drone Conference
Farber Presents at New England Drone Conference on Drone Law and Privacy

Professor Farber presented at the New England Drone Conference discussing the intersection of drone operation and privacy laws.

Senior nursing students
Nursing students collect more than 1,600 diapers for local families in need

They learn that making a difference is an important aspect of nursing

Students and legislators posing at America Reads event
UMass Dartmouth celebrates 20th anniversary of America Reads/Counts program

The Leduc Center for Civic Engagement initiative has delivered 300,000 hours of reading and math tutoring to New Bedford and Fall River students

Jessica Almeida
Almeida Presents at NELA Conference on Law, Technology, and Access to Justice

UMass Law Librarian Jessica Almeida presented at the New England Library Association Conference on the technology available to assist self-represented litigants and on how public librarians can help their patrons find the legal information they need without giving legal advice.

Professor Chad McGuire on set of the SouthCoast Matters talkshow
Chad McGuire, Associate Professor of Public Policy, talks with SouthCoast Matters about environmental policy

Associate Professor Chad McGuire (Public Policy) discusses the importance of environmental policies and clean energy solutions.

UMassD Students at groundbreaking ceremony
UMass Dartmouth breaks ground on transformative $134 million student housing and dining complex

The complex will improve student experience and create 150 construction jobs

Baker Coaches National Moot Court Team to Success in Regionals

Professor Julie Baker coached UMass Law’s National Moot Court team to a semi-final appearance and the Best Brief award in the regional round at Roger Williams University School of Law.

Female student in sterile bioengineering laboratory
College of Engineering offers new concentrations in growth fields

Biomedical engineering, cyber security, and environmental resources engineering introduced this fall and will allow students to specialize

Tree with foliage near facade of UMass Dartmouth building
Society of Women Engineers panel discussion on November 29 will focus on careers in engineering

Panelists include alumnae engineers representing leading companies

Scott Tingle speaking on stage in his NASA flight suit with stars projected on walls
"Our" astronaut returns and tells students "Don’t forget to dream big"

UMass Dartmouth community welcomes back Scott Tingle ’87 from the International Space Station

Render of new residence halls
UMass Dartmouth to break ground on $134M student housing and dining facilities on November 30

Project scheduled to open fall 2020 will transform student experience and create hundreds of construction jobs

Kerina Silva, JD candidate '19; Flannery Rogers, JD candidate '20; and Mary Brigh Lavery, JD/MPP candidate '20
Moot Court Team wins Best Brief at Regional Competition

The UMass Law National Moot Court Team won the Best Brief Award for the Region.

UMass Dartmouth Campus Quad
Trevor Robertson '20 published in the international journal, UReCA

Physics major published his article on the 1-D Schrödinger Equation

Flier for Biology event at the Zoo
UMass Dartmouth Biology students create community conservation fair at Buttonwood Park Zoo

Join students from UMASS Dartmouth and Buttonwood Park Zoo educators to explore conservation and climate change solutions.

Students eating at Birch Grill
UMass Dartmouth receives prestigious grant for sustainable, local dining

The university looks to increase awareness of regional food offerings

Judge Jacobs
UMass Law launches scholarship fund in honor of Judge George Jacobs

Recently retired faculty member inspired thousands of law students over three decades

Richard Peltz-Steele
Peltz-Steele Quoted on Jurisdiction in Mass. Defamation Case

Professor Richard J. Peltz-Steele was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (MLW) about a superior court decision denying personal jurisdiction in a defamation case

SMAST East Building
Groundfish video trawl surveys continue on Georges Bank through industry support

SMAST researchers look to gain better understanding of local flounder population

UMass Law Firm
UMass Law students learn from the university’s “law firm”

UMass General Counsel’s office visits campus for a discussion about the public interest in advancing the university’s mission

Fall River and New Bedford “Guns for Groceries” events planned for Nov. 17

Initiative inspired by the late Rev. Robert Lawrence and facilitated by UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement encourages citizens to exchange guns for Market Basket gift cards and Domino’s pizza coupons

Chancellor Johnson's Veterans Day Appreciation Message

A note to the campus community about Veteran's Day.

Matt Roy on Talk Show
Matthew Roy, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Civic Engagement, talks with SouthCoast Matters about service learning

Dr. Matthew Roy, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Civic Engagement, discusses how Service Learning projects prepare students for the world of work by bridging the gap between academics and real world problems.

offshore wind project
SMAST scientists seek fisheries input

SMAST scientists will host a series of workshops with members of the regional fisheries industry to identify priorities for assessments of impacts on fisheries and ecological conditions associated with offshore wind development

UMass Dartmouth begins collaboration with micro-scholarship organization

RaiseMe allows high school students to earn financial aid for college enrollment

Professor Scharf Begins Fellowship with the Supreme Judicial Court’s Access to Justice Commission and the Lawyers Clearinghouse

Professor Irene Scharf began her term as an Access to Justice Fellow with the Lawyers Clearinghouse to support volunteer lawyers working with immigrants

Scott Tingle returns to campus
UMass Dartmouth alum, NASA Astronaut Scott Tingle visits campus

Capt. Tingle visited campus on November 15 to discuss his time on the International Space Station

UMass Dartmouth and The Public’s Radio to host post-election analysis on November 8

Panel of experts will discuss “What Now? -- Lessons of the mid-terms”

50 years of feminism poster
UMass Dartmouth celebrates 50 years of feminism on Election Day

On November 6, UMass Dartmouth faculty and special guests will discuss the impact of feminism

UMass Dartmouth will host pre-election ballot question forum Nov. 5

On election eve, the university will bring together experts to discuss the three initiatives on the 2018 Massachusetts ballot

Black Spaces Matter Exhibition postcard front
Black Spaces Matter: Celebrating New Bedford's Abolition Row


Exhibition Dates: November 8, 2018 - January 30, 2019

Chancellor Johnson speaks about economic development and educational attainment at New Bedford Economic Development Council Meeting

Chancellor Johnson speaks about economic development and educational attainment on the SouthCoast.

UMass Dartmouth faculty Q&A on possible birthright citizenship executive order

Professors Dr. Lisa Maya Knauer (Sociology & Anthropology), and Dr. Mark Santow (History) explore the historical context and potential ramifications of the potential Presidential executive order.

UMass Leadership Statement on Massachusetts Ballot Question 3

UMass President Marty Meehan and all five UMass Chancellor's release a statement on Ballet Question 3

Kaput Center announces community computer coding event

On November 3, CoderDojo gives young people the chance to build coding skills

UMassD Votes 2018 Banner
Student Voting Information

Where to vote, transportation, and election-related campus events

Rendering of sculpture
UMass Dartmouth “Catch and Release” art installation to be unveiled Oct. 26 in New Bedford

Exhibit will only be on brief display before heading for national student design competition in Chicago

Jonas scholar and faculty and staff
UMass Dartmouth awarded grant from Jonas Philanthropies to fund doctoral nursing student

Student Christine Bell of Middleboro, MA is the recipient of the Jonas Nurse Scholar Program

UMass Dartmouth featured in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 399 Green Colleges”

University once again earns accolades for its commitment to sustainability

UMass Law Open House to take place on November 8

Law school will welcome prospective students on November 8 at 6:30 p.m.

SOFA CONNECT 2018 proposal image
Catch and Release

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, College of Visual & Performing Arts is exhibiting at SOFA (Sculptural Objects/Functional Art) Connect Student Design Competition. Navy Pier, Chicago, IL - November 1-4, 2018

Offshorewind, harbor, underwater technology displays
Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash Announces $300,000 State Investment in SouthCoast Blue Economy Corridor Initiative

Secretary Ash joined UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert Johnson, SouthCoast Development Partnership leaders, and legislators on campus

Campus Center Opening
Project Clean Plate

This semester, Project Clean Plate occurred the week of October 1st. In total, the program reduced waste by 255lbs for the week. It will take place again during the Spring Semester.

Lawrence Lecture with Parkland shooting survivors
Watch the 2018 Lawrence Lecture with Parkland shooting survivors

"Engaging Student Voices: A Focus on Voting, Gun Control, and Anti-Violence,” was presented by David Hogg and Jaclyn Corin, survivors of the Parkland school shooting

Albin Presents on UMass Bar Prep Program

Professor Lori Albin presented to St. Thomas School of Law-Miami to present on UMass Law’s bar prep program

UMass Dartmouth chancellor calls for gateway cities to ‘rise up’

Chancellor Johnson addressed a Gateway Cities conference in New Bedford about possibility thinking

Chancellor giving presentation
Chancellor's Fall Update: UMassD has the momentum

A message from Chancellor Robert E. Johnson for the fall 2018 academic year.

Janeen Romie in control room of LIGO Livingston Laboratory
Janeen Romie ’83 encourages engineering students to reach beyond the stars

LIGO engineer discusses her groundbreaking work in detecting gravitational waves

2018 UMass Law graduates at Commencement
UMass Law rises to third in Massachusetts Bar pass rate

92.6 percent pass rate demonstrates success of the only public law school in the Commonwealth

Students
First-year student enrollment grows 7.7 percent

New first-year, transfer, online, graduate, and law enrollment all rise

Dean Eric Mitnick at 2018 Commencement
UMass Law among the best in value-added education

Dean Mitnick details UMass Law's recent achievements.

Professor Hillary Farber on the news
Professor Hillary Farber explains the complexities of the Michelle Carter case

The manslaughter appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has all eyes in the legal world watching.

Taylor Maroney and Lauren Shepherd collaborative artwork
SHIFT / Fix(ed)

UMass Dartmouth MFA Students Exhibiting at Hunter College, 930 Lexington Ave., New York City - October 6 - 31, 2018.

Viewpoint: Creating a 'blue economy' on the South Coast

Chancellor Johnson shares his views on the university's Blue Economy initiative with the Boston Business Journal

Students and staff pose with Arnie mascot
UMass Dartmouth to provide higher education experience for all Fall River 7th graders

College Positive Tours bring college within reach for SouthCoast students

Professor Revell on recumbent trike
Professor rides in Pan-Mass Challenge to increase awareness

Associate Professor Andrew Revell rode in the Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money and understanding

Augmented Reality app “NONUMENT 01::McKeldin Fountain”, introductory screen (video still). ©nonument01.org, 2018
NONUMENT 01::McKeldin Fountain

The Fall & Rise of a Brutalist Building: Exhibition in CVPA Gallery - October 02-15, 2018

UMass Dartmouth joins national online education network

Online programs now more easily accessible to students across the United States

Students and alum outside Taunton Trial Court
UMass Law graduates find success in public service employment

Mission of the Commonwealth’s only public law school drives ranking in recently released American Bar Association data

Chancellor and President of Camoes shaking hands
UMass Dartmouth renews agreement with Portugal’s Camões Institute

Chancellor Robert E. Johnson hosts community, Portuguese government, and university officials to celebrate global education partnership

College of Nursing seniors to create “Cardboard Village”

More than 100 senior College of Nursing students and faculty will spend the night on the campus quad in cardboard boxes

Ad for Chancellor Podcast
Chancellor explores the SouthCoast's Blue Economy on Podcast

Chancellor Johnson speaks with Standard-Times Managing Editor Andy Tomolonis about plans to develop the SouthCoast region as a blue economy corridor.

Alumna Janeen Romie
UMass Dartmouth alumna and LIGO engineer to lead seminar on gravitational-wave physics and the observation of black holes

The College of Engineering and the Society of Women Engineers to host a seminar featuring the work of Janeen Romie ’83, the detector engineering group lead at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)

Kayla Venckauskas and Jaleesa Almonacy
UMass Law students receive national recognition

3Ls Kayla Venckauskas and Jaleesa Almonacy received scholarships for their commitment to the advancement of law through their active involvement in student chapters.

UMass Law student
92% of UMass Law students receive scholarships

UMass Law offers one of the most affordable tuition rates in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with 92% of students receiving scholarships.

UMass Dartmouth Police Department Re-Accreditation Assessment

UMass Dartmouth Police Chief Emil Fioravanti is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to arrive on Monday, October 1, 2018 to begin examining various aspects of the UMass Dartmouth Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities.

Corsair Fridays at UMass Dartmouth

This year, Fridays are officially deemed “Corsair Fridays” at UMass Dartmouth.

Diego JavierJimenez presenting chemistry research in front of Congress
UMassD undergraduate presents chemistry research before Congress

Junior Diego Javier-Jimenez presented his research on Capitol Hill as part of the annual Posters on the Hill event.

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Professor Drew Publishes an Essay in the St. Louis University Law Journal

UMass Law Professor Margaret Drew analyzed the differences between opinion writing in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Drew’s analysis was part of the Childress Human Rights Symposium at St. Louis University and was published by the St. Louis University Law Journal

Poster for Lawrence Lecture October 2018
Parkland shooting survivors to speak at UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement’s third annual Reverend Lawrence Lecture Oct. 17

David Hogg and Jaclyn Corin will speak on campus about engagement of young people in civic life

Bikes being unloaded on campus
UMass Dartmouth announces the launch of Bike Share program

University and Chicago's VeoRide announce partnership to provide campus with sustainable, affordable transportation

Chancellor Johnson and Congressman Keating and Kennedy
UMass Dartmouth hosts Congressmen Keating and Kennedy to discuss Blue Economy grant

Congressional Representatives held a press conference about the $600,000 EDA grant awarded to the university

Prof. Shaun Spencer
Spencer Discusses Kavanaugh Nomination and Privacy Implications

UMass Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Shaun Spencer was quoted in a Washington Times story on how Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court could affect constitutional protection against government surveillance

Football helmet sitting on a football field
Corsair Hall of Fame

Friday, October 19

Staff recieving large check
Friends of Marion Visiting Nurse Association donate $100,000 to College of Nursing

The Friends of the Marion Visiting Nurse Association makes final gift to university before disbanding

Irene Scharf, UMass Law faculty
Professor Scharf Talks with WGBH Radio About J-1 Visa Students

Professor Scharf discussed the temporary nature of the J-1 visa program and how it can lead to abuse by employers

Offshorewind, harbor, underwater technology displays
UMass Dartmouth awarded $600,000 EDA Grant to develop SouthCoast Blue Economy Corridor

The U.S. Department of Commerce award for regional economic cooperation around marine science and technology will focus on collaboration and innovation

Administrators posing after signing contract
Innovative JD/MSW degree program established by UMass Law and Bridgewater State University

Students will be able to earn both degrees in a total of 4 years rather than 5, saving tuition and living expenses.

Margaret Drew, UMass Law faculty
Professor Drew Quoted on Judges’ Challenges in Identifying Domestic Violence

Professor Drew was quoted in a MassLive article about family court judges’ responses when mothers raise abuse allegations against fathers. Drew recommended specialized training to help judges identify symptoms of domestic abuse.

Students moving into housing
UMass Dartmouth kicks off a new academic year

University welcomes new students, programs, and facilities

James Perry Jr
Welcome James Perry Jr to College Now/START

College Now welcomes new staff member

Librarians Almeida and Wood Present on Pop Culture in Libraries

Jessica Almeida and Emma Wood were invited by the Senior Editor of School Library Journal to speak at School Library Journal‘s Leadership Basecamp

2018 UMass Law graduates at Commencement
UMass Law outperforms area private schools

UMass Law 2017 graduates succeed in bar passage and employment, with a first-time bar pass rate of 72.7% and 83.7% of the class securing employment in bar-required or JD-advantage positions.

Chancellor Johnson lays out ambitious agenda

After his first year at the helm, while presiding in May over his first graduation and the 118th for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Chancellor Robert Johnson identifies three major priorities as he looks ahead.

Innovative Teacher Prep Program Recruiting Fall River Teachers

The Master’s of Art in Teaching program uses innovative pedagogy to prepare educators to teach in Gateway Cities

Law school class of 2018 group photo
UMass Law first-year enrollment grows in size and quality

Fall 2018 cohort 17.5 percent larger than 2017, 42 percent higher than 2016, and enters with higher LSAT scores.

Robert Wildermuth
NOAA awards UMassD PhD student national marine science graduate fellowship

Robert Wildermuth's research supports NOAA's ocean goals with regard to healthy and sustainable marine fisheries, habitats, and ecosystems.

Students from Clemente Course
Professor brings college education off campus

Associate Professor Mark Santow teaches Clemente Course in the Humanities to economically disadvantaged residents of New Bedford and Providence

Glider Blue deployment
Underwater robot gathers valuable ocean data

It’s the height of hurricane season. And SMAST researchers have deployed the underwater vehicle, Glider Blue, to capture ocean data that assists scientists in better understanding the dynamics that affect ocean habitats

Three professors presenting
Professor looks to erase food insecurity on the SouthCoast

Associate Professor Tim Shea uses technology to bridge the hunger gap

Chancellor Johnson speaking at a podium
Chancellor Johnson talks with the Providence Business News

Chancellor Johnson answered a Q&A with the Providence Business News about his plans for UMassD and the region

RichardPeltzSteele
Peltz-Steele Research Examines Student Privacy When Violence is Caught on Video

Co-authoring with a former student, Professor Peltz-Steele has published an article on student privacy law when violent incidents are video recorded. Peltz-Steele and attorney Kitty L. Cone argue for federal regulatory reform to protect K12 students victimized by violent crime or tortious injury

Rebecca Flanagan
Flanagan Leads Scholarship Workshop at National Conference

Professor Rebecca Flanagan led an at-capacity crowd at a workshop on academic publishing at the annual A.A.S.E. conference

UMass Press, Tagus Press Announce Partnership

UMass Press will distribute and market UMass Dartmouth-based Tagus Press’s distinctive scholarly and trade series, as well as its textbook series and peer-reviewed journal

Alumnus wins Physics teacher of the year honors

Gary Forrester (’12) honored as an exemplary STEM educator at Hingham, MA High School

UMassD marine science research on display

SMAST researchers will attend the 7th Annual Boston Seafood Festival at the Boston Pier this Sunday.

Group of students
New state budget includes investments in UMass Dartmouth

FY2019 budget to support UMassD learning, research, and community engagement opportunities

New Commuter Meal Plans

New for the Fall 2018 semester, commuter students will have the option to participate in a commuter-specific meal plan

CIE Director
Energy industry entrepreneur to serve as interim director of UMass Dartmouth Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Phil Adams, of Westport, brings 30-plus years of experience in advising, managing and building innovative enterprises to SouthCoast’s leading business incubator

Chancellor Johnson on SouthCoast Matters
Chancellor Robert E. Johnson on SouthCoast Matters

Chancellor Johnson was featured on SouthCoast Matters where he discussed his upbringing in Detroit, his mentors, the future of higher education and the opportunities for UMass Dartmouth to lead the way in the future of work.

Students volunteering on farm
UMass Dartmouth to honor September 11 with community service

The 8th annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members

Professor Duncan Quoted in Christian Science Monitor on Potential Consequences of Overturning Roe

“We’re a democratic republic, and ‘we the people’ ultimately should be the rulers. To the extent that it’s unelected people in robes deciding these questions [about abortion], ‘we the people’ are essentially left out of this.” – UMass Law Professor Dwight Duncan

Professors find human cybersecurity firewall is failing in businesses across the country

Second Annual Employee Threat Readiness Survey finds employees and their companies are vulnerable due to a lack of awareness and training

Prof. Shaun Spencer
Spencer Presents First Ever Empirical Study of Whether More Readable Briefs Correlate with Success in the Trial Courts

Associate Dean Spencer presented his study finding that brief readability was significantly correlated with summary judgment success, and that the relationship was stronger in federal courts than in state courts

Rendering of new dorms
UMass Trustees Approve $188 Million Capital Improvements to UMass Dartmouth Student Housing and Dining, and Science and Engineering Building

Package includes $133.9 million public-private partnership to replace outdated residence halls and right-size dining facilities, and $54.4 million to renovate university’s largest academic building

Campus Bookstore to Transition to Online Hybrid Bookstore Model

For the Fall 2018 semester, all course materials will be moving online

Angela Callahan
Inaugural Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Talent and Diversity Appointed

Angela M. Callahan brings experience and drive to strategic organizational change

Professor Dwight Duncan
Q&A: Professor Dwight Duncan on the Supreme Court of the United States

Professor Dwight Duncan (Law) discusses the recent nominee to the Supreme Court and the Court itself.

Nurse Hero Shelley Lynch being introduced at Fenway Park
Superheroes don’t always wear capes

Shelley Lynch of the College of Nursing is honored by the Boston Red Sox for saving a man's life

Dwight Duncan
Duncan Weighs in on Justice Kennedy’s Retirement and the Future of the Supreme Court

Professor Dwight Duncan joined other constitutional law experts answering questions raised by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement

Deans signing agreement
UMass Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy Sign "CONNECT4WIND" Agreement

The institutions signed a MOU celebrating a long-term commitment to sharing resources and collaborating on the development of curriculum and programs centered on offshore wind energy.

UMass Law Diploma
UMass Law and Framingham State University create fast track for students interested in earning their law degree

3+3 Agreement allows students to earn bachelor’s degree and Law Degree in six years

New STEM Education Ph.D. approved

New program will address issues critical to the economic security of the region, state, and nation

Student winners of Karam scholarships
Four high-achieving UMass Dartmouth students receive James Karam Scholarships

Scholarship fund is named for former UMass Board of Trustees chairman

U.S. map
Promoting fisheries management around the world

Scientists at UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology are cruising around the globe to help balance sustainable fisheries with seafood supply.

College of Engineering professor Lance Fiondella
Dr. Lance Fiondella receives $452,454 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation

Five-year grant presented to promising researchers to serve as academic role models

2018 Nursing pinning - College of Nursing
College of Nursing holds 2018 Pinning Ceremony

More than 100 graduating nurses recognized at annual event

Two students from Texas with their robot
International SeaPerch Challenge draws nearly 1,000 to UMass Dartmouth

Hosted by the College of Engineering to support STEM education

Student playing disc golf
University disc golf course open to the public

The student-led initiative allows beginners and pros alike to enjoy the growing sport on campus

Day Of Portugal
UMass Dartmouth bestows honor on President of Portugal, strengthens relationships with Portuguese universities

Chancellor Robert E. Johnson presents Chancellor’s Medal to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at State House ceremony, signs higher education agreements aboard tall ship Sagres

College of Engineering 3MT 2018 winners
College of Engineering students excel in Three Minute Thesis competition

Students take top prizes in undergraduate and graduate levels

Group photo of 2018 PerkinsHacks winning team with the dean and advisor
UMass Dartmouth team wins CIS competition

Team designs medical form to protect privacy for the visually impaired

David Ferranti Class of 2018
David Ferranti ’18 balances engineering major and fundraising

Raised $20K for Corsairs and $17K for Relay for Life

Announcement illustration for Limits: No Limits
Art All-State Massachusetts 2018

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth has partnered with the Massachusetts Art Education Association and the New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! to host Art All-State Massachusetts on June 9th and 10th.

Students pouring coffee
Jim's Coffee

UMass Dartmouth Dining Services has made a commitment to utilizing the many local businesses and resources on the South Coast.

Fresh fruit
Eating Local on Campus

UMass Dartmouth Dining Services has made a commitment to utilizing the many local businesses and resources on the South Coast.

Spencer Analyzes the Implications of Predictive Analytics and Surveillance Law

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Shaun Spencer published an article examining how the use of predictive surveillance to prevent terrorist and criminal activity could shape the development of Fourth Amendment law.

Attorney General Maura Healey receives Chancellor's Medal at 2018 UMass Law Commencement
Attorney General Maura Healey addresses the UMass Law Class of 2018

Massachusetts Attorney General addressed the graduates at UMass Law's May 14 Commencement ceremony.

Editor's Choice Best College logo
UMassD’s online Master of Healthcare Management program earns top 25 ranking

Bestcolleges.com ranks program based on comprehensive core curriculum, faculty excellence, and commitment to providing non-traditional students with the tools needed to achieve educational and career goals.

Viewing SeaPerch Challenge at pool
College of Engineering to host National 2018 SeaPerch Challenge to promote STEM education

International robotics competition designed to encourage STEM careers

Professor Mel Yoken
Chancellor Professor Emeritus awarded highest French honor

Dr. Mel B. Yoken received the French Legion of Honor award for his lifetime work in French language and literature

Seaperch Students pool
UMass Dartmouth to host International SeaPerch Challenge for Second Year

On June 1st, over one hundred teams of students from around the world will compete in the International SeaPerch Challenge at the UMass Dartmouth campus.

Evaluating seafloor habitats in the Gulf of Maine

Recent study that estimated change in benthic communities over decades and between areas open and closed to fishing in the Gulf of Maine to help inform fisheries management in the region.

Manning Prize faculty winners
Professor Pamela Karimi awarded for teaching excellence

Dr. Pamela Karimi received a 2018 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching from UMass President Marty Meehan

Dr. Kevin Stokesbury, Professor of Fisheries Oceanography at UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology
SMAST awarded $302,091 for sea scallop research

High-resolution drop camera survey developed by Dr. Kevin Stokesbury and his team will be used for series of collaborative projects that will address research priorities established by New England Fishery Management Council.

CAS Dean Pauline Entin Headshot
New Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Announced

UMass Dartmouth appointed Dr. Pauline Entin as the new Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Textile
Textile Design/Fiber Arts ranked #17 in country

The Art Career Project, a nationally recognized resource for art students and art professionals has recently announced its 2018 list of the top U.S. colleges and universities with Textile Design programs.

Freight Farms
Freight Farms: The Leafy Green Machine

UMass Dartmouth Dining Services has made a commitment to utilizing the many local businesses and resources on the South Coast.

Two people talking over food
Sid Wainer & Son

UMass Dartmouth Dining Services has made a commitment to utilizing the many local businesses and resources on the South Coast.

Taste Don't Waste
Reducing Food Waste in the Marketplace

Dining Services is leading the way to a greener future and creating innovative sustainability initiatives.

Students pouring coffee
Grounds to Ground

Dining Services is leading the way to a greener future and creating innovative sustainability initiatives.

Dining Sustainability
Dining Sustainability at UMass Dartmouth

Dining Services is leading the way to a greener future and creating innovative sustainability initiatives.

Dr. Jean VanderGheynst
New Dean of the College of Engineering announced

Dr. Jean VanderGheynst, expert on next-generation biofuels and bioproducts, to lead college of 6 academic departments, 1,300 undergraduate students, and 300 graduate students

Students walking in during 2018 Commencement
UMass Dartmouth 2018 Commencement ceremonies a success

UMass Dartmouth held its 2018 Commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students, awarding approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield and awarding nearly 50 law degrees in the Main Auditorium on campus.

Group photo of 2018 PerkinsHacks winning team with the dean and advisor
Student engineers use technology to help the visually impaired

During a 24 hour competition, students built a better way to handle sensitive information.

Student Charlemya Erasme
Charlemya Erasme one of “29 Who Shine”

Charlemya Erasme honored among public higher education students at State House

SMAST's Marine Fisheries Field Research Group captures imagery of dolphins using underwater camera on pyramid.
Drop camera survey season begins across three countries

UMass Dartmouth Professor Kevin Stokesbury and his team will conduct simultaneous research cruises in Argentina, Canada, and the US using two versions of the drop camera video system developed by Dr. Stokesbury, students, and scallop fishermen.

2018 UMassD Alumni award recipients
UMassD Alumni Association presents awards

Martins, Bonoan and Knodler honored for their service and career accomplishments

2017 Commencement students
2018 Commencement Details

Undergraduate and graduate exercises planned for May 12 at Xfinity Center in Mansfield; School of Law ceremony May 14 at main campus auditorium

VC for Student Affairs Shannon Finning
New Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs announced

Dr. Shannon Finning appointed as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, effective July 2, 2018. Dr. Finning currently serves as Vice President for Student Affairs at Springfield College.

Commencement student speakers for 2018
UMass Dartmouth announces student speakers for 2018 Commencement

A master degree candidate looking to make a difference in humanitarian aid; an undergraduate political science major who wants to be governor; and a law student seeking to help children with disabilities have been chosen by a committee of students, faculty and staff to address their classmates at UMass Dartmouth’s 2018 Commencement exercises May 12–14.

Nursing students
Professor awarded for creating transatlantic health education project

Partnership between Massachusetts and the Azores looks to improve health globally

ES3-Engineering Student Support & Services - Megan Chiavini & Jennifer Murphy
ES³ offers range of services for undergraduate engineering students

Open and ready to help engineering students throughout their educational experience

Attorney General Maura Healey
UMass Law to have Attorney General Maura Healey as 2018 Commencement Speaker

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey will receive the Chancellor’s Medal at the School of Law commencement exercises on Monday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Main Auditorium on the main campus of UMass Dartmouth.

Three commencement speakers for 2018
Commencement 2018 speakers announced

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Southcoast Health System CEO Keith Hovan, and Hasbro Executive Bryony Bouyer to be honored at graduation ceremonies

Chancellor Johnson
Chancellor Robert E. Johnson urges students to “fight for their dreams”

The following are the prepared remarks by Dr. Robert E. Johnson for his inauguration as Chancellor of UMass Dartmouth on April 20, 2018

DECA Chapter Advisor Jacqueline Einstein with UMassD DECA student participants.
Students garner accolades at DECA competition

DECA's International Career Development Conference and competition prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Avijit Gangopadhyay
Building a Blue Belt Initiative roadmap for Africa

UMass Dartmouth Professor Avijit Gangopadhyay invited by King of Morocco to serve as ocean economy and fishing industry panelist at Crans Montana Forum in Dakhla.

Professor devises a new model to treat digestive health issues

UMass Dartmouth Assistant Professor Vanni Bucci created a system to identify most effective therapies for handling stomach bacteria problems

UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Center Launches Offshore Wind Economics Project (OSWEP)

Initiative will monitor and analyze a key emerging “Blue Economy” sector in the U.S.

Sound artists visit SMTI Group 1 building, now known as UMass Dartmouth Liberal Arts/LARTS. Photo: Andy Graydon.
Paul Rudolph - Playing the Campus

Sound art/public program series and exhibition

Site analysis by Northeastern M.Arch student Cyrus Dahmubed
Design Solutions for New Bedford & Fall River

Presentation by Professor Ricardo Camacho and his students in the Master’s Research Studio at Northeastern University’s School of Architecture

UMassD students pose for corsair challenge
First #CorsairChallenge fundraising campaign a success

UMass Dartmouth hosted its first ever #CorsairChallenge, a community crowdfunding campaign held primarily over social media. In honor of the founding year of its predecessor institutions, the campaign lasted 1,895 minutes and raised over $130,000.

Edward Gorey
Professor James Edwards produces digital video installation on Edward Gorey's collections

Gorey Collected, Pictures from Edward Gorey's Cabinet of Curiosities at the Wadsworth Atheneum

Mount Ida College reaches agreement with UMass regarding educational continuity for students

All Mount Ida students in good standing offered automatic admission at UMass Dartmouth. UMass Amherst to acquire the physical assets of the Mount Ida campus for academic, career preparation and economic development programming

Message from Chancellor Johnson, Ph.D.

Mount Ida College reaches agreement with UMass

UMass Dartmouth launches health care and public management degree programs

New bachelor degrees in Health and Society and Public Administration began fall 2018.

Remixing and Drawing Textbook Cover
Mueller Publishes Remixing and Drawing Textbook

A New Resource for Students Studying Drawing, Appropriation and Fair Use

Gaurav Khanna
Professor overturns understanding on black holes

Dr. Gaurav Khanna, Ph.D. publishes a paper that sheds new light on space’s most mysterious phenomena

Law student in classroom
UMass Law bar pass rates continue to impress

Commonwealth’s public law school outperformed area private schools less than one year after receiving full ABA accreditation

Jennifer Chrisler
Jennifer Chrisler named Vice Chancellor for Advancement at UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert E. Johnson announced today that he has appointed Jennifer Chrisler to the position of Vice Chancellor for Advancement, effective May 1, 2018.

Yegor Shea
Yegor Shea: Research on big data security

Dual ECE major has pursued research experiences for undergraduates

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Stitching for Houston

UMass Dartmouth Textile Design students made reversible quilt which is being auctioned to support Houston Food Bank.

UMass Law building
Faculty highlights: Spring 2018

UMass Law faculty engage in scholarly research, national conferences, and legal discourse.

CD cover photo
Blood Drum Spirit Residency

With pianist Art Hirahara, saxophonist David Bindman, Bassist Wes Brown, and percussionist royal hartigan, and guest artists West African dancer Kwabena Boateng and film maker Sara Pettinella

Prof. Ferreira in Lab
Cub Scouts tour engineering labs

Campus visit helped local Scouts working on their STEM Nova badge

Crowd gathers at UMassD Observatory
UMass Dartmouth Observatory sets open observation hours for spring

The UMass Dartmouth Observatory and Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) invite the public to night-sky viewing sessions

Changsheng Chen with his FVCOM
Charting the ocean

Dr. Changsheng Chen of UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology is the co-developer of the finite-volume community ocean model, one of the most widely applied tools for oceanographers and limnologists.

Inventing our future. The Inauguration of Chancellor Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D.
UMass Dartmouth “Inventing Our Future” week scheduled for April 17-20

Events designed to demonstrate the strengths and achievements of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the region; Chancellor Robert E. Johnson to be inaugurated as 10th leader of the university April 20

Vinyl mural of tentacles on Star Store window
Vinyl Murals on Star Store Windows

UMass Dartmouth Student Project Brings Art to Downtown Sidewalks

Prof. Mark Altabet
Studying the ocean’s global nitrogen cycle

UMass Dartmouth Professor of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Dr. Mark Altabet awarded for research that looks at how global nitrogen cycling influences coastal environments and climate change.

UMassD in Space Flier
UMass Dartmouth to Speak with NASA Astronaut on Space Station

The university will host panel discussion on space travel and downlink discussion with NASA Astronaut and UMass Dartmouth graduate Scott Tingle ('87)

CAS social media team
Breathing life into UMass Dartmouth College of Arts and Sciences

#CASLife is a new initiative that focuses on relationship building and increased engagement within the college.

White Coat Nursing Ceremony Group
UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing to hold 2018 White Coat Ceremony

Students will be honored for their commitment to humanistic, patient-led care.

UMass Dartmouth to participate in #OneMillionActsOfGood Campaign

The Ellen DeGeneres and Cheerios initiative aims to provide food security.

Kayla Venckauskas awarded Rappaport Fellowship

Kayla Venckauskas, JD candidate '19 is the fourth UMass Law student in four years to be awarded the prestigious fellowship.

Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture
UMass Dartmouth to strengthen its partnership with the Portuguese-American community and the Lusophone world

Chancellor Robert E. Johnson to visit Catholic University and the Camões Institute in Lisbon, and bring the university’s Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture under his supervision.

Keynote speakers at City Museum at Ljubljana
Art History at the City Museum of Ljubljana:

Mapping & Archiving Public Spaces, February 21-22, 2018 - City Museum of Ljubljana

Campus diagram
UMass Dartmouth unveils new facilities and land use master plan

Comprehensive plan focuses on renovation, repair and replacement of buildings and infrastructure on the 710-acre main campus.

Professor Shaun Spencer
Q&A: Professor Shaun Spencer on the $560 Million Powerball Winner’s Request for Privacy

A Powerball winner has asked a New Hampshire judge to keep her identity private. The state argues that her name and address should be public under state law. UMass Law professor and privacy law scholar Shaun Spencer offers his perspective on the privacy issues that this case raises.

2017 entering class standing outside law schools
UMass Law holds week-long event celebrating social justice

Justice Week, beginning Feb. 12, at UMass Law features theme “Race, Rights, and Rebels".

UMass Dartmouth announces new graduate program in Finance

The university adds to its graduate business education choices with a MS in Finance

Marta Del Pozo
Spanish professor earns prestigious poetry prize

Marta del Pozo Ortea secured the first prize in the highly prestigious Second Annual Iberoamerican Poetry Contest for her poetry book.

College of Arts and Sciences welcomes new advisory board

The board will help form strong partnerships that are necessary to fulfill the college’s goals.

Emerging Young Artists 2018 poster, detail
Emerging Young Artists 2018 Juried Exhibition

The College of Visual and Performing Arts has the pleasure to present the Emerging Young Artists 2018 Juried Exhibition at the CVPA Campus Gallery. The EYA 2018 exhibition reception will be held on Saturday, February 10th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Snow day: Sunday, February 11). Awards will be presented by Dean David Klamen at 2:30pm.

Edward Gorey Exhibition
Traveling CVPA Gorey Exhibition Chosen Top 20 in US for 2017

Hyperallergic Magazine Recognizes Illustration Faculty James Edwards's Show on List

Brian Willians and Jerry Bruckheimer
History Professor earns his Hollywood moment

Professor Brian Glyn Williams’ book The Last Warlord becomes resource for Hollywood movie.

Professor Brian Glyn Williams on movie set
Q&A: Professor Brian Glyn Williams on bringing a real world story to Hollywood

Professor Brian Glyn Williams (History) talks about the book he wrote, the events that inspired it, and bringing authenticity to the movie '12 Strong'.

Shaun King
16th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

Featuring Keynote Speaker Shaun King Friday, February 2

Chancellor Johnson at BCC
Video of Chancellor Johnson's MLK Speech

Watch Chancellor Robert E. Johnson speak at Bristol Community College about the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.

Glyn Williams
UMass Dartmouth professor served as advisor on 12 Strong which opens in theaters January 19

Professor Brian Glyn Williams, author of The Last Warlord and five other books on the war on terror, was a cultural advisor of the set of a movie about U.S. Special Forces and Afghan allies fighting the Taliban in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Chancellor Johnson delivers keynote to Bristol Community College MLK breakfast - Part 2

The following is the prepared text that Chancellor Robert E. Johnson used for his keynote address at Bristol Community College's annual Martin Luther King Day breakfast.

Work by David Teng Olsen
David Teng Olsen Artist Talk

Reflections on Research in the Visual Arts: Vinyl Mural Installation and More

Donna Lisker
UMass Dartmouth announces new Chief of Staff

Dr. Donna Lisker, former Smith College Dean of the College and Duke University Associate Vice Provost chosen after national search

UMass leaders call for action on DACA

Chancellor Robert Johnson joined UMass President Marty Meehan and the chancellors of the other four UMass campuses today calling on Congress to find a permanent legislative solution to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.

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Z.archive Exhibit Opens at Library Archives

Building the Collection at Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections

UMass Law Accreditation Celebration Photo Gallery

UMass Law celebrates earning full ABA accreditation.