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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.