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October, 2008 When campus community members gather to honor seven retirees at the annual Honors Fellows fundraising gala at Allen House on Oct. 16, they will also honor the program’s first community fellow, human rights activist Loung Ung.
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September, 2008 An asteroid circling the Sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter and measuring 2½ to 5½ miles across has been named after UMass Lowell.
September, 2008 The University will celebrate 50 years of management education at a networking reception on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Campus Recreation Center.
August, 2008
August, 2008 Susan Braunhut of the Biological Sciences Department has been named UMass Lowell’s University Professor in recognition of her esteemed teaching, research and service to the University.
August, 2008 With hundreds of courses offered online and in the classroom, it’s never been more convenient to get the education you need. So take advantage of the unique graduate and undergraduate programs offered by UMass Lowell on Aug. 13.
July, 2008 Thanks to the growth of a pilot program launched by UMass Lowell and a local organic lawn-care expert, chemicals are no longer in use on most of the lawns on campus.
July, 2008 UML's Baseball Research Center will be featured in a new exhibit at the Boston Museum of Science this summer and in a new Discovery Channel TV program in the fall.
June, 2008 As part of the plan to achieve success, newly appointed Provost Ahmed Abdelal said his office will be reorganized to include three vice provosts -- one each for undergraduate education, graduate education and research.
June, 2008 More than 4,000 UMass Lowell alumni have joined NetworkUMass, the University’s online alumni community, since its launch in late March.
May, 2008 This year, for the first time, the University will host a reception and dinner on the night before commencement during which the honorary degree recipients, a distinguished alumnus and student award recipients will be acknowledged.
May, 2008 UMass Lowell recently launched a new system to communicate with students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency on campus.
May, 2008 The Urban Village Arts Series (UVAS) celebrated the release of its first CD with a free party at the Revolving Museum from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 8.
April, 2008 Applications are now being accepted for UML's new Honors House in Eames Hall, the only residence hall devoted entirely to Honors Students among Massachusetts public college and university campuses.
April, 2008 Martin T. Meehan was inaugurated as chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell Friday, April 4, the culmination of a week of events that raised over $1 million for student scholarships.
March, 2008 Government and academic leaders, alumni, faculty, students and staff all gather on Friday, April 4, in the Recreation Center to witness an historic moment for the University: the inauguration of Chancellor Martin T. Meehan.
March, 2008 In addition to marking an historic moment in the life of UMass Lowell, the inauguration of Chancellor Marty Meehan is guaranteed to create one of the largest scholarship funds at the University.
February, 2008 U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Gov. Deval Patrick will be featured speakers at the inaugural ceremony of UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan on Friday, April 4.
February, 2008 Juniors and seniors in the College of Management are literally investing in the University’s future.
January, 2008 Nearly 400 freshman engineering students participated in a collaborative service-learning project with Zoo New England as part of the University’s Introduction to Engineering course to bring toys to the "big cats" at Zoo New England's Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham.
January, 2008 Federal funds will launch a program to prevent workplace injuries and hazardous exposures among Hispanic workers.
January, 2008 There is still time for transfer students to make a smooth transition to UMass Lowell for the Spring 2008 semester.