The UMass Lowell delegation, consisting of four students and two professors, was the only delegation from a Massachusetts public university to attend Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30).

Siblings Martin, Justin and Jasmin Marwad, who earned bachelor’s degrees in 2023 and master’s degrees in 2024, recently made it on to the Guinness World Records list for their degree-earning prowess.

Professor Marina Ruths was recently named a fellow of the American Chemical Society in recognition of her research in friction studies and for her service to the professional organization. 

The Celebration of Industry Partnerships, held in the heart of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor, recognized more than 160 organizations that work with UMass Lowell.