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8 Things to Do Near UMass Lowell

In addition to serving as UMass Lowell’s location, our culturally diverse city offers a thriving art scene, festivals, outdoor recreation, great restaurants and many other things to do. Established in 1826, the city of Lowell is well known as “the cradle of the American Industrial Revolution.” Today, several of Lowell’s textile mills are preserved as […]

Get to Know Daniel Walsh, Liberal Arts ’23

Program of Study: Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts, concentrating in Political Science and Psychology Location: Andover, Massachusetts “I feel like my skills are well rounded due to studying many different subjects.” About Walsh Daniel transferred to UMass Lowell from a school in South Carolina to finish his degree closer to home. How would you describe your […]

What Can You Do with a Liberal Arts Degree?

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 […]

As the Leaves Turn, a Fresh Start Begins

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 […]

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 of advanced roles in the criminal justice system than a […]

Get to Know Jill Pruett, Ph.D.

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

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

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

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

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 […]