UMass Lowell has dozens of academic programs that target Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our various majors and minors. The university also invests in several research and cultural engagement centers on campus that explore other cultures and provide education and training through research.
Assoc. Prof. Bridget Marshall's Disabilities in Literature class focuses on learning outside the classroom during their service learning trip to the Lowell Association for the Blind.

Undergraduate Majors, Minors & Concentrations

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Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minors

Graduate Programs

Research & Engagement Centers

Multidisciplinary research centers promote research and scholarship on the variety of histories, peoples and cultures that constitute our communities.
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    Peace & Conflict Studies Institute
    PACSI promotes education, research and practice concerning peace and conflict issues, at UMass Lowell and in Greater Lowell communities, including the Greeley Scholar for Peace Studies.
  • The Angkor Dance Troupe is excited to announce the showcase of Preah Thoung Neang Neak: Origin of Cambodian Wedding. Preah Thoung Neang Neak is a tale that shares the union of an Indian Prince (Preah Thoung) and the Naga Princess (Neang Neak), the earliest ancestors of the Khmer people, also seen in present day traditional Cambodian wedding ceremonies. The production will feature a range of dancers from Youth to Alumni, as well as the works of ADT's Artistic Director, Phousita Huy, in collaboration with many Master Teachers from the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
    Center for Asian American Studies
    CAAS promotes research and education on Asian Americans, particularly Southeast Asian Americans in New England.
  • Religious parade in Lowell’s Back Central neighborhood. Photo by Domingos Reis
    Saab-Pedroso Center for Portuguese Studies & Culture
    The Saab Center promotes the multidisciplinary study of the language, literature and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world.
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    Center for Women & Work
    CWW advances knowledge about the relationship between gender and work and challenges inequalities, particularly through institutional change.
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    Center for Gerontology Research & Partnerships
    The Center for Gerontology Research and Partnerships fosters collaborative research on campus and within the region to promote healthy aging.
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    Center for Community Research & Engagement
    CCRE develops expertise, community strength-building and engagement in collaborative community problem-solving.
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    Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
    CELT fosters innovative, engaging and inclusive learning environments by providing resources and tools to support a community of educators.