Staff Writer

As the Leaves Turn, a Fresh Start Begins

August 29, 2022

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the start of the academic year! As we emerge from the extraordinary challenge that the pandemic brought to our lives, I am full of promise and hope for the future. The recent announcement from the Biden-Harris administration on the plan for student debt relief is welcome news […]

Career Paths for Your Criminal Justice Degree

August 17, 2022

What Jobs Can I Get with a Criminal Justice Degree? The criminal justice field offers many career options in corrections, law and policing. Some criminal justice careers do not require a degree, but advancing your education can lead to jobs with higher pay. A Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice equips you for a broader range […]

Get to Know Jill Pruett, Ph.D.

July 28, 2022

Program English Department Course(s) American Autobiography Gay and Lesbian Literature Literature and the Good Life Education Ph.D.: English, University of Florida B.A: English, Warren Wilson College Honors and Awards 2022: Haskell Memorial Award for Distinguished Teaching, UMass Lowell 2022: Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, UMass Lowell 2021: English Department […]

3 Ways Corporations Benefit from Academic Partnerships

June 27, 2022

Corporate academic partnerships aim to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. They are a win-win situation for both sides, fostering innovation, economic growth and a more prepared workforce. There are many reasons you may consider a corporate academic partnership. Below, we list the top three. How Corporations Benefit from Academic Partnerships 1. […]

Get to Know Minu Mohan, ’21

June 16, 2022

Program of Study: Master’s degree in Public Health Location: Boston, Massachusetts Company/Profession: Clinical Research Coordinator at Boston Medical Center “My UMass Lowell journey has been a truly wonderful and life-changing experience. …I was never left out because I was an international student.” About Mohan As an international student, Mohan juggled the multiple responsibilities of being […]

Brighter Days Ahead: A Summer Semester Welcome

May 12, 2022

Along with the entire Graduate, Online & Professional Studies team, I am excited to have you join our vibrant and dynamic online and on-campus classrooms this Summer! Summer is the time for rest and relaxation, family vacations and BBQs. I am honored you are continuing to pursue your educational goals this summer, and I am […]

Plastics Engineering Seminars Summer ’22

April 4, 2022

UMass Lowell’s Plastics Engineering Seminars are Back Once again, UMass Lowell is offering over a dozen in-demand plastics engineering seminars through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies this summer. For more than 30 years, UMass Lowell has offered educational workshops on plastics processing, design, and quality control topics. These hands-on seminars are taught […]

Top 8 Reasons to Take a Summer Course

March 1, 2022

Summer provides an excellent opportunity to catch up on credits, stay on track to graduate, and acquire new skills. You can also complete courses at a lower cost that can count toward degree progress at another institution. Below we count down the top 8 reasons students opt to take one or more summer courses. […]

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UMass Lowell’s Online Degree Programs Among the Best in the Nation. Here’s How These Rankings are Determined.

February 8, 2022

Every year, U.S. News & World Report gathers data to help prospective students and their families answer one of life’s most important questions: Which college or university’s programs are best and why? Once again, UMass Lowell’s online degree programs are awarded top rankings by U.S. News & World Report in 2022, which assessed online programs from […]