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UMass Lowell Concrete Canoe to Compete in National Contest

Twenty UMass Lowell students who designed and built a concrete canoe will race it in the championship round of a national engineering contest.

UMass Lowell Students Win National NASA Competition

UMass Lowell students have won a national NASA competition that asked them to build a Mars rover-style robot and operate it via remote control, testing its durability and precision on varied terrain that mimicked the surface of another planet. 

Greater Lowell Music Theatre to Stage ‘Guys and Dolls’ at UMass Lowell, July 12-13

Greater Lowell Music Theatre (GLMT) founders Jack Neary, Leon Grande and Phyllis George will stage an all-time favorite, Frank Loesser’s “Guys and Dolls,” on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at Durgin Hall on UMass Lowell’s South Campus.

Harnessing Strength of Campuses as Hubs for Innovation, Enterprise is Focus of International Conference

Experts from higher-education institutions, venture incubators and foundations supporting entrepreneurship from across North America will explore how colleges and universities can expand their roles as launching pads for new products, services and technologies, spurring economic development in their communities and the global marketplace.

U.S. Diplomat Headlines Women’s Leadership Conference

Farah Pandith, the U.S. State Department’s first special representative to Muslim communities will meet with dozens of international leaders during the Women in Public Service Project Conference to discuss the roles of women in politics and diplomacy.

UMass Lowell Students to Test Robot for NASA Competition

A team of UMass Lowell engineering students who have built a Mars rover-style robot for a national NASA competition will practice for the contest to be held next week.

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Inspires UMass Lowell Graduates

UMass Lowell raises $725,000 for scholarships

For the sixth year in a row, UMass Lowell has broken a record for the funds raised for student scholarships – $725,000 – through its annual Commencement Eve Celebration.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of May 13, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

UMass Lowell Ranked 10th Nationally for Return on Investment among Public Universities

A UMass Lowell education provides the 10th best return on investment (ROI) among public universities in the United States, according to a report released by PayScale Inc.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of May 6, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

UMass Board of Trustees Approves Honorary Degree for Boston Police Commissioner

The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees today voted to award Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at UMass Lowell’s undergraduate commencement.

UMass Lowell Opens Doors in Haverhill

UMass Lowell is opening a Haverhill satellite campus at Northern Essex Community College.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of April 29, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis to Address UMass Lowell Graduates

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, whose leadership in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings has personified the spirit of “Boston Strong,” will address graduates at UMass Lowell’s Commencement on Saturday, May 18.

Medical-Device Innovator to Give University Professor Lecture

UMass Lowell Prof. Stephen McCarthy, an innovator in medical-device development and a pioneer in plastics engineering, will present the annual University Professor lecture.

UMass Lowell to Salute Men’s Ice Hockey Team

Fans of the UMass Lowell River Hawks men’s ice hockey team – including the public, university leaders, students, faculty and staff – will come together for the Celebration of Champions to salute the team at the close of its most successful season in program history.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of April 22, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

UMass Lowell Opens $40 Million Academic Building

More than 200 people – university leaders, legislators, state officials, students, faculty and staff – today opened UMass Lowell’s $40 million Health and Social Sciences Building, the latest building to be constructed as part of the university’s unprecedented and dynamic growth.

UMass Lowell Honors Alumni for Achievements

UMass Lowell recently honored alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to their fields and their communities at the 2013 University Alumni Awards ceremony.

UMass Lowell Opens New Academic Building

UMass Lowell students, faculty and staff, along with legislators, public officials, and business and community leaders will open the university’s new Health and Social Sciences Building.

News from UMass Lowell or Week of April 15, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of April 9, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

Career Fair Matches Student Job-Seekers with Employers

The Summer and Beyond Career Fair at UMass Lowell will bring together more than 800 students with more than 150 employers seeking to fill full-time jobs, internships and co-operative education positions.

UMass Lowell to Hold Frozen Four Hockey Media Day

The UMass Lowell ice hockey team and head coach Norm Bazin will talk about the River Hawks’ historic advance to the NCAA Tournament’s Frozen Four and take questions from the press. 

Day Without Violence to Focus on Gun Issues

An outspoken author and journalist, a senior Boston Police Department official and a former prison psychologist will take on the issue of guns and violence in a panel discussion at UMass Lowell.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of April 1, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. 

U.S. Senate Candidates to Debate April 8

Candidates seeking to fill the U.S. Senate seat representing Massachusetts will debate at UMass Lowell on Monday, April 8.

Writers to Speak About ‘Defiant’ Whitey Bulger

The authors of a new biography of notorious reputed mobster James “Whitey” Bulger will discuss the book, which delves into an unprecedented level of detail of Bulger’s life and the 16-year manhunt for him, at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center April 3.

UMass Lowell Earns Place on National Honor Roll for Community Service

UMass Lowell was recently named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of March 25

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. For more stories about UMass Lowell, visit www.uml.edu and click on “News” on the lower right corner of the page. Please note that media contact names below are not for publication.

UMass Lowell Creates Center for Portuguese Partnerships

The University of Massachusetts Lowell will establish a new cultural and academic center as a resource for the university and community to explore and celebrate the history and contributions of Portuguese people in the United States and abroad.

Region’s Premier Health, Safety Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The New England Consortium has worked with more than 30,000 people and 2,000 employers across the region since it was founded 25 years ago. TNEC will mark its 25th anniversary with a program that looks at policies and protections for the future of worker health and safety. Christine_Gillette@uml.edu

News from UMass Lowell for Week of March 18, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

UMass Lowell Researcher Develops Breast Cancer Therapy

A UMass Lowell researcher who is developing a specialized drug treatment for breast cancer patients has received more than $725,000 from the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health to advance his work.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of March 11, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

Poll: Markey Has Early Lead in Race for Senate

U.S. Rep. Edward Markey has a double-digit lead over his Democratic opponent U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in the run for U.S. Senate as well as the three Republicans seeking the seat, according to a new UMass Lowell-Boston Herald poll released today.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of March 4, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. For more stories about UMass Lowell, visit www.uml.edu and click on “News” on the lower right corner of the page. Please note that media contact names below are not for publication.

UMass Lowell, UMass Worcester Study Workplace Gender Bias with National Science Foundation Grant

University of Massachusetts faculty from Lowell and Worcester are headed to Washington, D.C. this weekend to work on a key National Science Foundation (NSF) initiative to increase the number of women in academic science and engineering careers.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Feb. 25, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. For more stories about UMass Lowell, visit www.uml.edu and click on “News” on the lower right corner of the page. Please note that media contact names below are not for publication.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Feb. 18, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren to Visit UMass Lowell

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will visit UMass Lowell, her first return to the campus since the pivotal Oct. 1 Senate debate.

UMass Lowell Athletics to Join America East Conference

UMass Lowell’s athletic teams will move up to Division I, joining the America East Conference, representatives of both announced today at a rally at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Feb. 11, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

Most Advanced Robotics-Testing Center in U.S. Opens at UMass Lowell

Robots ran obstacle courses, climbed through a honeycomb of compartments, tested their vision and soaked themselves in simulated rainstorms. Those were just a few of the demonstrations today at the opening of the most advanced robotics testing facility in the nation, the New England Robotics Validation and Experimentation Center, located at UMass Lowell.

Premier Robotics Test Center in U.S. to Open at UMass Lowell

The most advanced robotics test center in the nation will open at UMass Lowell with a program that includes demonstrations of robots running obstacles, climbing through honeycombs of tunnels, soaking themselves in simulated rainstorms and testing their vision.

UMass Lowell, U.S. Army Work to Improve Troops’ Safety

Better performing parachutes. Flame-retardant camouflage wear. Easier ways to feed troops on the move. UMass Lowell and the U.S. Army announced today they are joining forces to work on these projects and more to enhance military members’ safety. Named HEROES – Harnessing Emerging Research Opportunities to Empower Soldiers – the new initiative teams scientists from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, known locally as Natick Labs, with UMass Lowell faculty and student researchers. The project’s goals include developing lighter, stronger and more protective outerwear and equipment and portable energy sources and food for troops.

UMass Lowell, U.S. Army to Announce Research Partnership

UMass Lowell and U.S. Army leaders will announce a new partnership that will team Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center scientists with UMass Lowell faculty and student researchers.

John Davis Recognized for Fundraising Excellence

During his career in the Massachusetts higher education system, UMass Lowell Associate Vice Chancellor for Principal Gifts John Davis has raised more than $100 million in philanthropic support.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Feb. 4, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224.

Online and Continuing Education Honored

UMass Lowell’s Online and Continuing Education Division recently captured national and regional honors for excellence, including top rankings for its online master’s degree in information technology.

UMass Lowell to Honor Sandy Hook School Victims

“Sandy Hook and Beyond: Reflect, Remember, Respond” will unite the UMass Lowell community for a discussion on fostering nonviolent social change and a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Jan. 28, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. 

UMass Lowell to Award $25,000 in Challenge for Best New Big Ideas

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Jan. 21, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. For more stories about UMass Lowell, visit www.uml.edu and click on “News” on the lower right corner of the page.

Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess to Play UMass Lowell Feb. 21

Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater is coming to UMass Lowell on Feb. 21  to present a concert for the public to benefit scholarships and, for UMass Lowell music students, once-in-a-lifetime master classes.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Jan. 14, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224. For more stories about UMass Lowell, visit www.uml.edu and click on “News” on the lower right corner of the page. Please note that contact names below are for the media and are not for publication.

Enter Now to Win Venture Competition

M2D2, a joint UMass Lowell and UMass Medical School initiative, today announced a medical-device venture competition that aims to find the best new Massachusetts-based medical device startups – and award them $20,000 in product development services.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Jan. 7, 2013

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of University Relations, 978-934-3224

UMass Lowell to Open Haverhill Satellite Campus

UMass Lowell will open a satellite campus in downtown Haverhill starting with the Fall 2013 semester, bringing the university's strengths in educating working professionals, adult learners and traditional students to the city.

UMass Lowell Libraries to Host Jack Kerouac Series

The UMass Lowell Libraries will host a free five-part reading and discussion series focusing on three of Jack Kerouac’s Lowell-centric novels: “The Town and the City,” “Visions of Gerard” and “Maggie Cassidy.”

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Dec. 17, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224.

UMass Lowell, Partners Bring Climate Education to Commuters

Led by researchers at UMass Lowell’s Graduate School of Education, a public education project slated to roll out next year will provide information about climate science on subway placards and platforms and commuters’ smartphones in an effort to teach the public about the issue.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Dec. 10, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224.

UMass Lowell Names $80M Building in Honor of Alumnus, Wife

UMass Lowell announced today that its new, $80 million Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center has been named in tribute to distinguished alumnus Mark Saab ’81 and his wife Elisia. The naming recognizes the Saabs for a new multimillion-dollar commitment to UMass Lowell that will make the couple the largest individual donors to the university.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Dec. 3, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224.

Commonwealth Honors UMass Lowell as Environmental Leader

UMass Lowell’s commitment to improving the environment is leading by example. The university’s clean-energy initiatives have won praise from Gov. Deval Patrick and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, who recently honored the university with a state 2012 Leading by Example Award.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Nov. 26, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224.

Humanitarian Shares Aims, Impact of KONY 2012 Campaign

International human-rights activist John Prendergast, UMass Lowell’s 2012 Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies, will talk about his behind-the-scenes experience with the KONY 2012 video and campaign that seeks to bring accused Ugandan war criminal Joseph Kony to justice.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Nov. 19, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224.

Raytheon, UMass Lowell Sign Agreement to Explore Middle East Educational Partnership

Raytheon Company and UMass Lowell announced today they will explore a first-of-its-kind educational partnership in Kuwait.

Raytheon, UMass Lowell to Explore International Partnership

UMass Lowell and Raytheon Company will announce plans to explore an international opportunity that could represent an investment by both partners in the future of a Middle East nation.

UMass Lowell Industry Day Salutes Partnerships

More than 350 industry leaders representing 100 companies, UMass Lowell students, faculty, staff and alumni will participate in Industry Day to recognize the partners that helped outfit the university’s new $80 million Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center. Anchoring the transformation on the University’s North Campus, the ETIC is a hub for cutting-edge research in nanotechnology, molecular biology, plastics engineering and optics, advancing fields such as life sciences, energy, national security, environmental protection and more.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Nov. 13, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224. 

Landmark Obesity Study Uncovers Risks for Low-Wage Workers

A new study by UMass Lowell and MassCOSH researchers flips on its head how we look at obesity health risks: rather than focusing on sedentary lifestyles, the study looks at low-wage workers toiling in heavy labor and how their work conditions contribute to weight gain and obesity.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Nov. 5, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224. 

Poll: Brown, Warren Are Neck and Neck in Tight Senate Race

With less than 48 hours until Election Day, the race for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts between Republican incumbent Scott Brown and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren is extremely close, according to a new UMass Lowell-Boston Herald poll released today. 

See Stephen King in Rare Personal Appearance

If you love a good scare, you want to come to UMass Lowell on Friday, Dec. 7 for a rare appearance by Stephen King, whose words on page and screen have thrilled and chilled fans for three decades. 

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Oct. 30, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224. 

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Oct. 22, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224.

Murray, UMass Lowell Announce Health Collaboration with N.Ireland

The Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) and the University of Ulster will collaborate to assist medical device entrepreneurs in moving new products from idea to market.

UMass Lowell Holds Largest Career Fair in Seven Years

More than 700 UMass Lowell students and dozens of alumni are set to attend a career fair on Oct. 24 that will bring them together with 150 employers seeking to fill full-time jobs, internships and co-operative education opportunities.

University of Ulster, UMass Lowell to Announce New Partnership

UMass Lowell and the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland will announce a new collaboration to assist medical-device developers during a State House international trade event.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Oct. 15, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224. 

$80M Academic Building Opens on North Campus

More than 400 people – including Gov. Deval Patrick, UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan, students, faculty and staff, industry leaders and public officials – today opened the university’s $80 million Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center (ETIC), the first new academic building constructed on campus in more than three decades.

UMass Lowell Opens $80 Million Academic Building

Hundreds of UMass Lowell community members, public officials and industry leaders will officially open the university’s 84,000-square-foot, $80 million Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center (ETIC), the first new academic building constructed on campus in more than three decades. The state-of-the-art facility will be home to cutting-edge research in nanotechnology, molecular biology, plastics engineering and optics that will advance fields such as life sciences, energy, national security, environmental protection and more. 

UMass Lowell Improves Standings in ‘Best Colleges’ Rankings

UMass Lowell is among the nation’s top colleges and universities for students who want to maximize their potential as scholars and community leaders, according to new rankings by U.S. News & World Report.  

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Sept. 24, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224. 

Poll: Brown Has Edge Over Warren in Race for U.S. Senate

Republican incumbent Scott Brown has the edge over Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren in the race for U.S. Senate, according to a new UMass Lowell-Boston Herald poll released today.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Sept. 17, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224. 

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Sept. 10, 2012

This is a notice of upcoming events, photo opportunities and story ideas at UMass Lowell, compiled by the Office of Public Affairs, 978-934-3224.

News from UMass Lowell for Week of Sept. 4, 2012

UMass Lowell resumes classes this week and welcomes new and returning students to campus with a variety of events.

Booming UMass Lowell Campus Ready for Fall Semester

Kerouac Literary Festival Celebrates Writer’s Legacy, Contemporary Authors

The Jack Kerouac Literary Festival includes not only eight performances of the play, aptly named “Beat Generation,” but also many free programs that draw on Kerouac’s works and his history in his hometown of Lowell, as well as the next generation of writers inspired by his work. Both the literary festival and “Beat Generation” open Wednesday, Oct. 10 and run through Sunday, Oct. 14. 

Tsongas Center Climbs in Latest Ranking of Venues Worldwide

The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is up to No. 13 in the world in its size category, according to the new global ranking by Venues Today.

Grammy Winner Lupe Fiasco to Play Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell

Tickets to World Premiere of Kerouac Play on Sale Now

Merrimack Repertory Theatre and the University of Massachusetts Lowell announced today that tickets for the world premiere staged reading of Jack Kerouac’s “Beat Generation” will go on sale Thursday, July 26 at noon. The centerpiece of the 2012 Jack Kerouac Literary Festival, “Beat Generation” runs for eight performances only Oct. 10 through Oct. 14.

UMass Lowell, Irish University Team for Archaeological Dig

UMass Lowell students will team up with archaeologists from Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland to resume the dig for Irish history in Lowell. It is the third summer that the group has dug on the grounds of St. Patrick’s Church, once the site of an encampment by the city’s first wave of Irish immigrants. Those early settlers came to Lowell in the 1800s to build the city’s network of canals. The group will also travel to Northern Ireland to dig there this summer.

New Date Set for Senate Debate

David Gregory of NBC’s “Meet the Press” will moderate the one-hour debate between Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren, which will be held at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Monday, Oct. 1.

UMass Lowell, Boston Herald to Host Senate Debate

David Gregory of NBC’s “Meet the Press” will moderate the one-hour debate between Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren, which will be held at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Thursday, Sept. 27.