UML student, Jordan Knight, Janson Borowko and Clark Lacossade by Phil Vassar's piano during sound check before the concert.

World-Ready Education

Through effective classroom engagement, research opportunities working with our distinguished faculty and a range of other experiential learning opportunities, students emerge from our degree programs equipped with the skills, insights and perspective needed to achieve success in their careers and improve their communities.

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Advanced Study Opportunities

Our graduate degree and certificate programs give students the skills and knowledge to assume leadership roles in business, research, education, government and community organizations. Through our accelerated “bachelor's to master's” programs, students may earn dual credits that can be applied to both undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees.

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Cutting-edge Research and Creative Activity

Our faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized researchers, scholars and creative artists engaged in developing new knowledge and contributing to the cultural fabric of our world. Our college’s research and cultural centers serve as hubs for scholarship and creative activity, and provide ample opportunities for student engagement.

By the Numbers

  • $4.6M
    in external research funding for 2022.
  • 84.4%
    Freshmen Retention Rate.
  • 70+
    Music concerts throughout the year.
  • 11
    Research and Engagement Centers
  • 230
    Full-time Faculty
  • 12
    Academic Departments
  • 32
    Percentage of degrees awarded to FAHSS students in 2014-15
  • 30
    Musical ensembles
  • 2
    Campus art galleries

Student Profiles

 Pratibha Gautam with a group of people holding a "Barracuda Bowl" M2D2 poster.
Pratibha Gautam '20
Economics

Pratibha Gautam’s job at a medical device incubator inspired her to pursue a career in health economics.

I came to understand that by studying economics, I could ... address equity issues.
Read More About Pratibha Gautam 
Lilian Whitehead in the files storage area at the Center for Lowell History.
Lilian Whitehead '27
Biology (sociology minor)

A work-study job with the Center for Lowell History is preparing Lilian Whitehead for a future museum career.

It’s a great experience for the direction I want to go in for my career.
Read More About Lilian Whitehead 
Karina Alves singing with a microphone
Karina Alves '23
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Karina “K45” Alves wants to combine music with criminal justice reform.

I was always drawn to do what I can about inequality
Read More About Karina Alves 
Digital Media major Fahad Alden using microphones and recoding equipment with another person
Fahad Alden '25
Digital Media

Fahad Alden found his niche at UMass Lowell by joining student government.

“I feel so much more connected to the school now.
Read More About Fahad Alden 
UMass Lowell history student Jaden Belizaire
Jaden Belizaire '22
History

A class in archival methods and a directed study, working in the Lawrence History Center, led Jaden Belizaire to pursue graduate schools for archiving.

My experience in that class made me look more into archiving as a viable career.
Read More About Jaden Belizaire 

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FAHSS News

  • Rosemary Noon, Paul Marion with Students

    From the Attic to the Archives

    Paul Marion ’76, ’05 and Rosemary Noon, who have deep ancestral roots in Lowell, recently donated a treasure trove of artifacts to the Center for Lowell History, which is part of the UMass Lowell Library.
    Featured Story
  • A person take a photo with her smartphone of a young man holding a certificate and posing with a woman on a stage.

    Show and Tell: Student Researchers Take Center Stage

    More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.
    Featured Story
  • The Mock Trial team poses with a UMass Lowell flag - United In Blue.

    UMass Lowell Student Teams Just Keep Winning

    UMass Lowell student teams, including Mock Trial, a cyber security team, Model United Nations (U.N.) and an investment class, are on a winning streak this year.
    Featured Story
  • A young person stands next to a monitor while speaking to a college art class.

    Drawing on Art Degree, Young Alum Makes Mark in Animation Industry

    As a 2D FX animator, UMass Lowell art and design alumna Katie Lucas ’20 has had a hand in some highly acclaimed projects, including the film “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and Cartoon Network’s “Rick and Morty.”
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