School News, Tips on Online Learning and Industry Insights from UMass Lowell's Online Division
Interview with Program Director Kevin Petersen, Ph.D. What is a Liberal Arts degree? “A liberal arts major is a traditional degree that goes back to medieval Europe and is simultaneously our most cutting-edge student-designed program. So, it’s a degree rooted in the past but also entirely flexible, innovative and receptive to students’ interests in and […]
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 […]
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 of advanced roles in the criminal justice system than a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]