University of Massachusetts Lowell
Vitamins Study Shows Cognitive Gains in Alzheimer’s
A research team has reported positive cognitive gains in Alzheimer's patients using a vitamin-based formulation.
Funds Will Help Boost DesignCamp Program
Goodrich Corp.’s ISR Systems has recently signed a four-year, $100,000 commitment for UMass Lowell’s Future Engineers Center and DesignCamp program.
Board Rotates Quarterly Among 5 Campuses
The board's meetings are held quarterly on different campuses throughout the UMass system.
Professors Serve on Panel Developing Employee Incentive Plan
Profs. Collins and Freedman are helping the Lowell School Committee develop incentives for employees with good ideas for saving money.
Independent University Alumni Association Awards Grants
Six projects totaling $22,500 were funded this year by grants from the Independent University Alumni Association at Lowell, a group best known for awarding student scholarships.
ACLU Cites No-Warrant Search Policy
An article by Prof. James Byrne of the Criminal Justice Department has been quoted in a memo to the Boston City Council regarding a resolution pertaining to that city’s police policy of no-warrant searches.
Billboard Photos in 12 Towns Remain Through August
Billboards are part of company’s marketing campaign; to remain through August.
Some 150 Units Statewide Take Part in Boston Event
The UMass Lowell Police Department joined law enforcement units from around the state recently as part of a “cruiser convoy” to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Original Pieces Showcased in Senator’s Boston Offices
Two UML staffers have exhibited art in the offices of state Sen. Steven Panagiotakos' Beacon Hill Offices as part of his effort to demonstrate the creative economy in action.
Researcher Cited for Instrument Used in Space Mission
Prof. Bodo Reinisch of the Center for Atmospheric Research receives a NASA award for his work on the Radio Plasma Imager, which was was flown aboard the agency’s highly successful IMAGE spacecraft.
Nearly 200 Websites Project Consistent UML Brand
After more than three years of work, Web Services has completed the conversion of nearly 200 websites to a content management system with a customized template.
Staff Writer's Comedy Plays to Full Houses Around Globe
Full houses in New York, Boston and the Netherlands enjoy comedy about mothers, written by UML writer, for eighth year.
Quarter-Century Later, Still Changing to Greet the Times
Heading now into its second quarter-century, the Graduate School of Education is on the front line of educational institutions.
Take Action by Joining a Committee
The committees were formed as a result of ongoing dialogue, most notably through the Women’s Issues in the Workplace luncheon series, co-sponsored by the Center for Women and Work.
Three-wheel Vehicles Provide Greater Mobility, Visibility
The University Police Department has purchased a pair of electrically operated scooters for use by patrol officers as part of its continuing effort to expand its community policing procedure.
Ducharme Focusing on Participation, Customer Satisfaction
After almost two years without a staff specifically dedicated to the Lowell Fund, efforts to revitalize the University’s annual giving program have taken on new life.
Gagne Named Lieutenant; Others Become Sergeants
Four members of the University Police Department have been promoted.
Three Books Mark Department’s Success
Three works have been published in the span of a year by UMass Lowell History Department professors.
Photographs Are Exhibited Around the World
Professor Arno Minkkinen’s photographs have been featured in six exhibitions around the world: in France, Finland, Italy, China, and two shows in the USA.
Fictional Account Set in Florida
Andre Dubus III's new novel is set in a Florida town just before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Recounts Adolescence at St. Paul’s School
Geoffrey Douglas' latest book remembers adolescence at St. Paul's school.
Prof Honored for Lacrosse Goal Scoring
Computer Science Prof. Georges Grinstein has been inducted by the City College of New York's Alumni Varsity Association into its 2008 Athletics Hall of Fame.
Researcher Yanco Will Share in $500,000 Award
Microsoft Corp. has selected Assoc. Prof. Holly Yanco’s robotics project as one of eight proposals that will share $500,000 in research funding and advanced software applications.
Study Shows Benefits of Immigration
Roughly 75,000 Brazilians live in the Commonwealth and more than 1,000 businesses are Brazilian-owned.