Announcements Archives

Celebrating Excellence in Online Teaching

March 9, 2026

2025 Haskell Award Winners At UMass Lowell, outstanding teaching changes lives. That’s why we are proud to celebrate Bradley T. Mingels and Michelle Veilleux as the recipients of the 2025 Haskell Award for Distinguished Teaching. Each year, students in UMass Lowell’s Division of Online & Professional Studies nominate faculty members whose online teaching has made a […]

UMass Lowell Online Programs Earn Top National Rankings in 2026 U.S. News & World Report

February 26, 2026

UMass Lowell’s online programs have once again earned national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, with multiple programs placing among the top in the nation and New England. The annual rankings evaluate online bachelor’s and graduate programs based on academic quality, faculty credentials, student engagement, services and technology. […]

UMass Lowell Launches 5 New Career-Ready Certificate Programs for the Digital Economy

December 2, 2025

Technology is transforming the way we work, and UMass Lowell is making sure you’re ready. Whether you’re leading a team, shifting careers or just want to stay competitive in a fast-changing job market, five new short-format certificate programs are now available online through UMass Lowell. These career-focused credentials are designed to give you the confidence, […]

UMass Lowell Launches Cutting-Edge Online Programs to Power the Future of Work

October 1, 2025

UMass Lowell unveiled a bold lineup of degree and certificate programs to prepare for today’s fastest-growing industries. Built with working professionals, career changers and lifelong learners in mind, these flexible online programs combine innovation, expertise and real-world relevance to help you thrive in a rapidly changing world. From public health to engineering, from accounting analytics […]

UMass Lowell Launches 7 New Online Programs

July 25, 2023

UMass Lowell is adding seven new academic programs to its portfolio of over 75 online degrees and certificates this year. As an online education pioneer, we have over 25 years of experience developing high-quality courses led by the same expert faculty who teach on-campus. Our online degrees, top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Welcome to the Spring Semester!

January 14, 2022

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our online and on campus classrooms! As we embark on the New Year and start the spring semester, I am filled with a sense of promise and possibility for our future. This semester, our students and faculty represent over 60 countries around the world, bringing diverse and […]

Welcome Back: A Message From Our Dean

August 25, 2021

With Fall quickly approaching, my optimism for a great upcoming semester continues to grow. After what has been an incredibly challenging year for all of us, we are excited to be reopening campus and welcoming students from all over the world back into our classrooms, both in person and online. I encourage you to take […]