Sean Simonini, who is double-majoring in biology and political science, wants to help find treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. He won a $7,500 Goldwater Scholarship to support that work.

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.

Thirteen Ph.D. students put their presentation skills to the test in UMass Lowell’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition, an international program designed to help graduate students explain their research in a succinct and compelling way to general audiences.

The Shah Academy of Innovation and Leadership is helping select engineering students to develop into future industry leaders through scholarships, mentorship and professional skill-building opportunities.

More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.

The actuarial studies program prepares students to protect the financial stability of businesses and individuals, whether at insurance companies, consulting firms, government agencies or financial institutions.

The inaugural Manning School of Business Industry Days brought over 100 professionals, including 44 alumni, to campus for two days of talks and networking with students, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business challenges.

A team of computer science students placed first in the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, clinching them a spot in the national contest.

English Prof. Maureen Stanton’s new memoir, “The Murmur of Everything Moving,” about young love, death, caretaking and grief, has won major literary awards. One resulted in the book’s publication this month, 25 years after she first wrote it.

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.

As the new director of the DifferenceMaker program, alum Richard Juknavorian ’98 is leveraging his experience in startups and venture capital to help students turn their creative ideas into sustainable businesses.

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.”

History majors at UMass Lowell take advantage of its historic location and a range of opportunities for internships, research with faculty and experiences abroad.

Backed by a $360,000 U.S. Army Research Office grant, Plastics Engineering Assoc. Prof. Wan-Ting (Grace) Chen is studying how biofilms affect the breakdown of plastic in freshwater environments. The three-year project could help prevent the formation of harmful microplastics

For years, UMass Lowell's Baseball Research Center has been the primary equipment testing lab for Major League Baseball. Now, it’s embracing pickleball – the latest sport to capture the imagination of players young and old – through a partnership with the United Pickleball Association of America and Pickle Pro Labs. Together, the collaborators are developing testing standards for the sport’s equipment. The center is also branching out into hockey, incorporating the study of the game’s gear to serve more clients.

Thanks to the new UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship, a dozen transfer students have received a $10,000 boost to complete their bachelor’s degrees at UMass Lowell.

Zuckerberg students gain experience working for biotechnology companies, hospitals, municipalities, professional sports teams and rehabilitation clinics, honing their skills before graduating.

English alumna Venus Israni has returned to her alma mater to lead the River Hawk Scholars Academy, UML’s support program for first-generation college students.

A warming climate is leading to greater extremes of wet and dry weather, a pattern called hydroclimate whiplash. One example is the Los Angeles fires, which were followed by torrential rains and mudslides, says Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Prof. Christopher Skinner.

UMass Lowell is now listed as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) university, a prestigious designation used to identify the nation’s top research institutions.

David Laurello ’81, ’88, former CEO of Stratus Technologies, has returned to his alma mater as executive in residence at the Manning School of Business, mentoring students, teaching courses and bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Physics Ph.D. student Charmi Patel ’24 recently traveled to Sweden to deploy HiT&MiS, an innovative optical spectrograph developed by the Lowell Center for Space Science and Technology to study space weather in the little-understood "ignorosphere."

UMass Lowell faculty and staff pursue fascinating hobbies outside of their academic roles, from historical reenactments and powerlifting to mixology and figure skating.

Researchers from UMass Lowell and the UK will use drones, computer vision and AI to conduct wind turbine inspection and monitoring, especially in remote locations.

Seven Honors College students, representing six different majors, traveled to Ghana during winter break for a study abroad seminar on public health and energy.

Work is set to begin on the expansion and renovation of the Olney Science Center, providing modern labs, collaborative spaces and amenities to enhance the learning experience for Kennedy College of Sciences students.

Julie Keysor, the new chair of the Physical Therapy and Kinesiology (PTK) Department, brings her personal experiences, research expertise and leadership capabilities to the students and faculty of the department.