Umass Lowell Staff

Thriving Careers with a Psychology Bachelor’s Degree

July 16, 2021

A psychology degree is more than just understanding the human mind. It’s a versatile foundation for a fulfilling career. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, you’ll equip yourself with a unique skill set that opens doors to a wide range of industries. Let’s explore the exciting career paths available to psychology graduates. The Psychology Degree […]

VA Education Benefits

May 27, 2021

Education benefits for veterans and those who are actively serving in the military are an important part of the many services and programs the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers to those who have served their country. VA education benefits help to cover some or all of the costs for educational expenses related to […]

High-Paying Master’s Degrees

April 14, 2021

Graduate school is a very important investment in your future. If you’re considering applying to or enrolling in a graduate degree program, you’ll want to make sure the program you choose not only meets your academic and career goals but that it also pays off in the long run. Researching and identifying high-paying master’s degrees […]

Some College, No Degree? 8 Reasons to Go Back to School Now

March 8, 2021

Are you one of the 36 million adults nationwide1 who have some college credit but no degree? Was your college education interrupted years ago due to finances, family responsibilities, health issues or other reasons? Have you always wanted to go back to school to finish what you started? If so, now may be the ideal […]

UMass Lowell Online Programs Receive High Rankings for 2021 from U.S. News & World Report

February 4, 2021

UMass Lowell’s online programs offered through the division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies have been ranked among the best in the nation for 2021 by U.S. News & World Report, which assessed more than 1,000 programs nationwide. The University’s online graduate programs in criminal justice are ranked #4 in the nation and #2 among […]

Student Success: Advice from Current and Past Students

January 15, 2021

When it comes to the idea of college student success, the definition can be very different depending on who you are, where you are at in life and what you want to accomplish. No matter what path you are on or what student success may look like to you, there are many resources available to […]

The Value of a Liberal Arts Degree

December 16, 2020

There are many compelling reasons why a liberal arts degree is a good choice for college students today. In addition to gaining a breadth of knowledge in a variety of fields, students who pursue a liberal arts education build capabilities and aptitudes that are highly valued by employers. As reported by Harvard Business Review based […]

10 Tips for Online Learning

October 30, 2020

Online learning has many benefits, including flexibility, convenience, accelerated progress and lower cost. It’s also a central part of today’s college experience. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 75% of undergraduate students enrolled in at least one distance education course in the Fall of 2020. Whether you’re already on your way to earning […]

UMass Lowell Receives 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Inclusive Education

July 7, 2020

UMass Lowell, a pioneer in online education that has been offering its traditional undergraduate and graduate programs online to students all over the world since 1996, has been selected as the recipient of a 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Inclusive Education. Blackboard’s Catalyst Awards recognize and honor innovation and excellence in the Blackboard global online […]