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Chancellor Mark Fuller appointed Dr. Ramprasad Balasubramanian, better known as Ram Bala, to serve as UMass Dartmouth’s next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
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First maritime law case heard by the Court in nearly 70 years could change insurance rulings across the U.S.
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Grant of $750,000 for professional laboratory equipment was awarded by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to prepare students for in-demand life sciences careers
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Illustration and fashion design students bring life to electrical boxes
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$1,000 of cash prizes awarded in eighth annual pitch competition
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The $505K award provides funding for research and student training in hydrodynamics and marine technology.
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A study led by Collin Capano, adjunct faculty in the Department of Physics, has been published in Physical Review Letters.
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Event provides an opportunity for nursing faculty to share their research with colleagues and students who were inspired by their professors' work
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Charlton College of Business presents regional tourism panel to community stakeholders
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Visual & Performing Arts students explore historical public art collections in New Bedford