UMass Lowell and Lawrence Public Schools have teamed up to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and public administration at no cost to school employees.

Chelmsford Public Schools Superintendent Jay Lang received the President’s Award from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents.

Students can customize their studies to meet their personal interests and goals through the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree. They choose two concentrations among 27 options in UML’s flexible, interdisciplinary program.

Education Assoc. Prof. Phitsamay Uy has won the Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching in recognition of her commitment to students and the campus community.