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1L Class of 2027 pictured outside the Law School after the first day of orientation
Year in review: Top 10 stories of 2024

Ten stories that defined UMass Law in 2024

Anna-Marie Tabor
Tabor publishes article on pension buy-out transactions

UMass Law Professor Anna-Marie Tabor advocates for accountability in pension buyout transactions in her recently published article, A Proposal to Enhance Participant Disclosures in Pension Annuity Buy-Outs.

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Corsair Replay: The top 20 UMass Dartmouth stories of 2024

From puppies to baby sharks, cybersecurity to nursing, and many incredible victories for our sports teams, 2024 was a banner year.

UMass Dartmouth invests $3M in additional state funding to support Blue Economy Initiatives

Second round of funding to enhance industry engagement, workforce development, and technology transfer efforts

2024 New England Football Writers Agganis-Zimman Award  Dante Aviles-Santos
Quarterback Dante Aviles-Santos Named Agganis-Zimman Award Winner

Graduate student captain honored as New England's Most Outstanding Player by The New England Football Writers Association

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UMass Dartmouth Football Soars to New Heights ahead of upcoming NCAA Tournament appearance

The November 30 matchup between the Corsairs and Springfield College a showdown of undefeated teams

Women engineers networking
Alumni and professionals lend advice to aspiring engineers

6th annual Empowering Women in STEM event connects UMassD students and STEM professionals

Lisa Owens
Owens Publishes a New Article in the American Sociological Association’s Socius Journal

Professor Owens recently published a new article in a special issue of Socius that explores how surveillance works in highly surveilled environments.

UMass Law Celebrates Chaudhry’s Recently Published Book

The UMass Law community celebrates Professor Faisal Chaudhry’s recently published book South Asia, the British Empire, and the Rise of Classical Legal Thought: Towards a Historical Ontology of Law.

Katelyn Golsby
UMass Law Librarian Katelyn Golsby Writes About her Experience Developing and Teaching a Doctrinal Law Course

UMass Law Librarian and Alumna Katelyn Golsby wrote a magazine article about developing and teaching a cannabis business law course while working as a law librarian at Florida International University.

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UMass Dartmouth Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

UMassD is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election

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Visiting Artist: Dan Falby

Lecture and Demo: 9:00-11:30 AM, Friday, November 22, 2024

UMassD PD K9 Bella, in the arms of her handler, Sergeant Heather Syrett
UMassD PD welcomes four-legged recruit, swears in Bella

Four-month-old Labrador raises right paw and vows to promote pawsitivity on campus

MA Rep. Chris Markey (left) awards citation to 3L Timothy Trocchio
Veteran's Law Association awarded citation for hurricane relief donations

MA State Representative Chris Markey acknowledges group's efforts to donate 300 lbs of food to hurricane victims

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UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association welcomes newest members

Several alumni have volunteered to join the Board, eager to leave their mark on their alma mater & support current Corsairs chasing their dreams throughout their four-year term.

Inspiring professionals of tomorrow at UMassD’s Alumni-Student Leadership Luncheon

Networking event reinforces sense of community at UMass Dartmouth, reminding students of the professional support available from successful alumni.

Artist Molly Hatch
Visiting Artist: Molly Hatch

Lecture and Demo: 9:00-11:30 AM, Friday, November 15, 2024

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New Assistant Vice Chancellor for Environmental Health & Safety appointed

Robert "Bob" Segura, who most recently served at North Carolina State University, to begin December 9

An Evening with Jacques Pepin
UMass Dartmouth to host world-renowned chef Jacques Pépin

The December 17 event to celebrate the chef and author's 89th birthday will feature dinner and book signing

STEM4Girls in lab
STEM4Girls cultivates interest in science fields for local students

Workshops and keynote speakers introduce 400+ girls to STEM careers

51st annual Alumni Awards
Nominate Corsairs with hearts of blue and gold for UMassD Alumni Awards

UMass Dartmouth is seeking nominations for the 52nd annual Alumni Awards on April 3, 2025.

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UMass Dartmouth launches free tuition program for high-need, in-state students

The UMass Dartmouth Deal to provide expanded opportunities for personal and professional success to Massachusetts undergraduate students

IAD Professor Rose Mary Botti-Salitsky and CVPA Dean Lawrence Jenkens award Heather Cachia inaugural Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship
UMass Dartmouth awards inaugural Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship

Heather Cachia awarded $10,500 in recognition of her commitment to interior architecture + design

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Celebrating UMass Dartmouth at Blue & Gold Weekend

Mark your calendars for October 25-27 and experience the excitement of Blue & Gold Weekend at UMass Dartmouth!

University featured on Princeton Review’s prestigious list of most sustainable schools

Institutional sustainability efforts awarded by Princeton Review for 13th year in a row

Members of the Kaput Center
Kaput Center wins NSF grant

Interdisciplinary research center aims to support local STEM teachers

Micheline Labrie in SMAST lab
Coastal Systems Program New Director Announcement

The School for Marine Science and Technology named announced Dr. Micheline Labrie to lead initiative

Office of Undergraduate Research announces Fall 2024 Award winners

Awards support student researchers by funding proposals for research projects under the guidance of faculty supervisors

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Faculty Focus: The impact and connections to the 2024 Nobel Prizes in science

UMass Dartmouth faculty members reflect on the impact and their connections to the latest prize winners

Geoffrey McDonald
McDonald Quoted with a Hopeful Outlook on the MA Affordable Homes Act

Professor Geoff McDonald was interviewed on his thoughts of the recently signed Affordable Homes Act.

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UMass Law creates two new law clinics

School of law partners with State Attorney General's office and South Coastal Counties Legal Services

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UMass Dartmouth recognized for excellence in U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings

University scores highly in three of its most impactful majors

Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research status renewed
UMass Dartmouth renews designation as Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research

The designation is awarded by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program and the National Security Agency

Mary Barringer, Black and Red Jar, 2024 | Photo credit: John Polak
Visiting Artist: Mary Barringer

Lecture and Demo: 9:00-11:30 AM, Friday, October 4, 2024

UMass Dartmouth Gold Rush Win the Rep
Corsair Football hosts Friday night Gold Rush

Free Gold Rush shirts for the first 500 UMassD students that attend

Claire T Carney quad side night
UMass Dartmouth receives $460,000 to create volunteer corps in honor of Claire T. Carney

The Claire T. Carney Leaders Program, Carney Fellowship celebrates collaboration and commitment to education and community service

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UMass Dartmouth Recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout during the 2022 midterm elections

ALL IN Awards Day honored UMassD for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections

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A new academic year on the SouthCoast begins

UMass Dartmouth welcomed new and returning students for another extraordinary year of discovery, opportunity, and achievement

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UMassD alum Paul Dozois ’89 promoted to Senior Creative Director at (add)ventures

CVPA alum ready to explore exciting opportunities & tackle new challenges in his latest role

Group of Nurses from Southcoast health posing
UMass Dartmouth and Southcoast Health Launch Innovative Partnership to Advance Nurse and Allied Health Professional Education

Strengthened nursing education pipeline allows Southcoast Health nurses to earn Bachelor’s degrees from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences

SMAST faculty and graduate students with New Bedford High School interns on a fish tagging trip
New Bedford teens explore marine science at UMassD

SMAST summer internship program immerses high school students in marine science research and careers in the blue economy

1L Class of 2027 pictured outside the Law School after the first day of orientation
UMass Law welcomes largest and most diverse class in school's history

Class of 2027 hails from 25 states, 13 countries, and 94 undergraduate institutions

Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England book cover
Tagus Press publishes Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England

The publishing arm of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture announces the publication of Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England, edited by Cristiana Bastos, Bela Feldman-Bianco, and Miguel Moniz

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Are you ready for the fall semester at UMassD?

Here’s some important info to help you prepare for another great year on campus

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UMassD Believes essay contest winners announced

The Corsair tradition highlights the narratives of incoming first-year students as they embark on their collegiate journey

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Tagus Press publishes Leaving Pico

The publishing arm of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture announces the publication of Leaving Pico by Frank X. Gaspar

Drone shot of SMAST building and pier
UMass Dartmouth to deploy $8M in state funding to support Blue Economy Initiatives

Funding to enhance the university’s role and positive impact on the regional blue economy and the sustainability of vital coastal and ocean resources

Visiting faculty Brian Sirman (left) and Lisa M. Ungerbuehler (right).
UMass Law welcomes two visiting professors for 2024-25 academic year

Visiting faculty bring diverse expertise in civil procedure, health law, legal research, and more

Justine Dunlap
Dunlap Authors Chapter in Faculty Learning Community Book

Professor Justine Dunlap authors a chapter on her experience creating a contemplative pedagogy faculty learning community at UMass Dartmouth.

book cover art of an island and ocean
Tagus Press publishes The Undiscovered Island by Darrell Kastin

The publishing arm of the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth announces the publication of The Undiscovered Island by Darrell Kastin.

Students standing by posterboards showcasing research
The Marine UnderSea Technology (MUST) program hosts annual technical review

Review allows participants to gain insights into cutting-edge marine technology research

Tyler Ramey presenting at the Leadership Conference
University hosts South Coast Leadership Development Conference

The event focused on supporting and developing the next generation of educational leaders

UMass Law Dean's Advisory Board
UMass Law forms Dean's Advisory Board

Prominent members of MA business and legal community to provide strategic advice to the Commonwealth's only public law school

Tobey Curtis and Megan Winton review data on white shark
Shark Week and SharkFest feature SMAST alumni and faculty

SMAST alumni and adjunct faculty appear in Discovery and Nat Geo shark programs, including a groundbreaking study on baby great white sharks.

Jonathan kush
Jonathan Kush's research wins Article of the Year award

Assistant professor of management receives Keyton-Brower Best Paper Award for article appearing in Small Group Research

Margaret Drew
NAWL Podcast Discusses U.S. v. Rahimi with Professor Drew

The National Association of Woman Lawyers invited Professor Margaret Drew to participate in a discussion on the Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Rahimi on the NAWL podcast.

Geoffrey McDonald
McDonald Quoted in MassLive Article on Post-Foreclosure Evictions

Professor Geoff McDonald was interviewed by MassLive on post-foreclosure evictions.

Drew Speaks at Harvard Law’s Human Rights Workshop

Professor Drew spoke with Human Rights students from Ghana during a weeklong program held at Harvard Law School.

Professor Chaudhry Publishes New Book, South Asia, the British Empire, and the Rise of Classical Legal Thought: Towards a Historical Ontology of Law

UMass Law Professor Faisal Chaudhry investigates the legal history of colonial rule in South Asia from 1757 to the early twentieth century in his newly published book.

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Claire T. Carney Library Associates announces Annual Authors' Brunch Honoring memory of Claire T. Carney

The October 20 event will featur authors Alan William Powers, Stephen Puleo, and Jane Yolen

Rebecca Wood, Rappaport Fellow, Public Interest Law Fellow, and JD candidate for 2026
Rebecca Wood named UMass Law's 10th Rappaport Fellow

JD candidate interns in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

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Political Science History dual major student honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Kelsey Wink recognized for commitment to solving public problems

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UMassD computer science students help save the North Atlantic right whale

In collaboration with Whale and Dolphin Conservation, UMass Dartmouth students developed an educational video game to help protect endangered animals.

Students smile with diplomas
Turning inspiration into action: UMass Dartmouth’s Class of 2024 gives back

Robert Hale’s philanthropic gift to the Class of 2024 inspired a wave of generosity as graduates responded to his call to give back.

Ten UMass Law students and Professor Richard Peltz-Steele pose by the Universidade Católica Portugues campus logo.
UMass Law students gain global perspective in Lisbon

Comparative law & cultural immersion shapes future lawyers

Associate Professor of Crime and Justice Studies, Erin Krafft, PhD
Erin Krafft awarded Manning Prize for Teaching Excellence

Associate Professor of Crime and Justice Studies recognized for exemplary teaching and service

PhD graduate Shabnam Mohammadshahi in Dr. Ling's lab
Newly minted PhDs receive prestigious post-doc, tenure-track faculty appointments

Two class of 2024 engineering PhD graduates are moving on to highly competitive postdoctoral research and tenure-track faculty positions

Anoo Vyas
Vyas Presents at Intellectual Property Workshop

Professor Vyas presented at a conference on AI as a use case for blockchain technology.

Sylvia Participates in Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence

UMass Law’s Erica Sylvia was invited to participate on a panel hosted by the Sturgis Library entitled: AI & You

Dr. Lauran Brewster on a boat with wind turbines in the background
New Assistant Professor Lauran Brewster starts research lab at UMassD-SMAST

The newly established Brewster Lab will focus on the effects of climate change and human activity on fishes

Irwin and Joan Jacobs
Remembering Joan K. Jacobs

The legacy of Joan K. Jacobs lives on through programs at UMass Dartmouth that support her commitment to education

Navarro (left) and Beigzadeh (right)
CVPA students and alumni featured in ceramics exhibition

"Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation" will run May 11 to June 23 at the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA

UMass Law students pictured at the 2024 commencement ceremony.
UMass Law Class of 2024 graduates ready to pursue justice

Students urged to use their skills to champion the rule of law

Two students in graduation regalia smiling
Class of 2024 Undergraduate Students honored in unforgettable ceremony

Despite the weather, students and guests commemorated success and received a surprise gift from philanthropist Robert and Karen Hale

Senior Appointments in the Provost's Office

Provost Ramprasad Balasubramanian announces two leadership appointments in the Provost's Office

Portrait of Dean Madan Annavarjula
New Dean for the Charlton College of Business appointed

Madan Annavarjula, Dean of the College of Business and Professor of International Business at Bryant University begins September 1

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Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony details

Student success celebrated during four ceremonies

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SMAST faculty receive $4.9 million through sea scallop research program

Scallop research set-aside programs support research while promoting collaboration between scientists and fishermen

Aerial view of UMass Dartmouth's main quad.
UMass Dartmouth is trending up

Highlights of an extraordinary academic year

Winners of the Universal Design Symposium
CVPA students win awards at "Design-athon"

Universal Design Symposium event focused on accessibility and universal design

Assistant Teaching Professor of Public Policy Kathryn Wassel
Kathryn Wassel receives $270,000 grant for climate pollution reduction planning

Grant aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in RI and the MA SouthCoast

Prof. Shaun Spencer
Spencer Secures “Win for Women” at Supreme Judicial Court

UMass Law Associate Dean Shaun Spencer secured a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision preserving an alimony award that reflected the pattern of savings that the parties followed during their marriage.

Anna Foro - Margot, oil on paper, 8 x 10 inches
Painting and drawing students selected for highly competitive national juried exhibition

Anna Foro and Connor Chan to exhibit in RITES OF PASSAGE Emerging Artists Exhibition

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Claire T. Carney Library Associates to host annual meeting on May 23

The Associates will hold annual meeting at 4 p.m. in the Grand Reading Room of the Claire T. Carney Library

The 2024 University Scholars and Research Fellows announced

Provost Balasubramanian awards five UMassD faculty members for their innovative work

3+3 partnership
UMass Law and Dean College partner to offer an accelerated law degree program

Agreement will enable Dean College students to earn an undergraduate and law degree in six years instead of seven

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Class of 2024 Student Commencement Speakers announced

Alexis Petty, Zemen Berhe, Susie Furtado, and Natalia Vargas to deliver speeches that exemplify determination and success

Leadership Awards Group Photo
Student leaders celebrated during 2024 Student Leadership Awards

The UMassD community came together to honor student achievements

Summer 2024 undergraduate student researcher awards announced

Winners of the Office of Undergraduate Research's awards exemplify research excellence

Two officials sign document at table
UMass Dartmouth renews partnership with Portugal’s Camões Institute

The extension of the agreement reaffirms commitment to promoting the teaching and growth of the Portuguese language and culture

ALL IN 2024 Student Voting Honor Roll
UMass Dartmouth student recognized on ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

Junior Finance student Christopher Wornham is one of 137 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work during the 2023 election cycle

Wind turbines at Block Island Wind RI
UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology receives grant to create new offshore wind graduate certificate program

The new program in Ocean Observing, Modeling, and Management of Offshore Wind will begin enrolling students in spring 2025

PhD student David Anchieta in Sydney, Australia
Electrical engineering PhD student wins Best Paper Award from Acoustical Society of America

David Campos Anchieta recently received the award for a paper he presented at the ASA meeting in Sydney, Australia

Recipients and Chancellor Mark Fuller
Corsairs honored: 51st Alumni Awards celebrate extraordinary excellence

Students, faculty, alumni, and friends of UMass Dartmouth convened in the Marketplace on campus to honor five Corsairs for their outstanding professional and community contributions.

UMass Dartmouth receives $1M from Greater Fall River Development Corporation with $500,000 in matching funds from the UMass Foundation for local student scholarships

Greater Fall River Development Corporation Scholarship will support Fall River area students while at UMass Dartmouth

Left to Right: Adam Katz '97, owner of PLAY Arcade, and senior marketing majors Vanessa Pino, Kalvin Garcia, and Kristine Yancey
Marketing majors partner with local New Bedford businesses

Senior marketing management class helps NB100! small businesses develop brand identity and create strategic marketing plan

The 2024 Outstanding Scholarship Mentorship awards announced

Awards were given for Outstanding Scholarship by Graduate and Undergraduate students and Outstanding Mentorship by Faculty on Scholarship

Justice Geraldine Hines, Martin Kurzweil, and Steve Pemberton
UMass Dartmouth to award compassionate and innovative leaders with Honorary Degrees during Commencement

Justice Geraldine Hines, Martin Kurzweil, and Steve Pemberton to be honored during 2024 Commencement Ceremony