BOSTON - Sept. 16, 2010:The Â鶹ÊÓƵ was rated as one of the best universities in the world in the 2010 World University Rankings released today by the Times of London newspaper -…, Chairman Manning and Chancellors react, The University's strong ranking drew expressions of praise and gratitude from the chairman of the UMass Board of Trustees and from the University's five Chancellors. "As chairman of the Board of…, World University Rankings background, The Times of London has been rating the world's universities since 2004 and its World University Rankings is considered the most authoritative source of broad comparative performance information on…
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BOSTON -- Sept. 22, 2010:The University's ambitious building program shifted into a higher gear today when a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees committee approved a borrowing plan that…, $2 billion spent over the past decade, These new projects come on the heels of the largest building program in the University's history, which has seen UMass spend $2 billion on construction and renovation projects over the past decade. "…, Economic benefit, James J. Karam, chairman of the Committee on Administration and Finance, noted that an ambitious UMass building program provides short-term and long-term economic benefits. "At a time when the…
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BOSTON -- Oct. 14, 2010:The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has received a credit-rating upgrade, UMass President Jack M. Wilson announced today. With the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Building Authority…
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BOSTON - Oct. 27, 2010: Robert K. Sheridan has been elected to a new term as chairman of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Building Authority, the University announced today. Sheridan, who previously…
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BOSTON - Oct. 27, 2010:Robert K. Sheridan has been elected to a new term as chairman of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Building Authority, the University announced today. Sheridan, who previously…
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BOSTON, November 4, 2010 - Akamai's Paul Sagan was named Public Company CEO of the Year, Boston Power's Christina Lampe-Onnerud took the Private Company CEO award and Acme Packet and Carbonite won…
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BOSTON -November 10, 2011:The five campuses of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ system will join with universities from more than 100 nations worldwide in celebrating International Education Week from…, Amherst, An International Research Workshop will highlight a wide range of global research projects conducted each year by UMass Amherst faculty, introduce faculty from different fields working in the same…, Boston, An "International Education Week Kick-off Celebration" will highlight programs coordinated by UMass Boston student clubs and organizations. The International Education Festival will feature…, Dartmouth, "Personal Experiences from Abroad:" Returning students will present stories and slides highlighting their international study abroad experiences. The Foreign Literature and Languages Department will…, Lowell, The Intercultural Festival will celebrate International Education Week with a night of music, dance and food from around the world. In his lecture, "Haiti - Nine Months After the Quake,"David…, Worcester, UMass Worcester will host its 5th annual International Craft Sale, featuring works from China, Vietnam, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, Sudan, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Costa Rica,…, IRAN - Music and Culture from a Personal Perspective., Traditional Desserts from Iran will be served Dr. Majid Charmchi, Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Samira Farboodmanesh, a UML Alumnae from Mechanical Engineering Dena Saadat, PhD student in…, NIGERIA - A Panel Discussion On History and Culture, . Nigerian-style lunch will be served Dr. Oliver Ibe, Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Merrytime Ebhohon, BS student in Electrical Engineering Solomon Ileanaju Ugbane, BS…, TURKEY - A Poster & Slide Show Presentation, . Turkish Tea & Dessert will be served. UML Students from Turkey will acquaint you with their culture. Sponsored by the International Students & Scholars Office. To learn about new global…
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WESTBOROUGH - Nov. 18, 2010:Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Jack M. Wilson was honored last night with the 2010 Westborough Good Scout Award - an award presented to those in the MetroWest area…
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BOSTON - Nov. 29, 2010:Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Jack M. Wilson today announced the five recipients of the 2010 President's Public Service Award. The awards are presented annually to…, Professor W. Richards (Rick) Adrion, Ph.D., Computer Sciences Department, College of Natural Sciences, UMass Amherst, : In recognition for his leadership and achievements, Dr. Adrion is being honored for his role in developing, broadening, expanding and improving computing and information technology activities for…, Associate Professor Lisa M. Gonsalves, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education and Human Development, UMass Boston, : Dr. Gonsalves is being honored for her exemplary public service demonstrated through her passionate concern with issues of access and equity in education that profoundly influenced school policies…, Associate Professor Marguerite L. Zarrillo, Ph.D., Physics Department, College of Engineering, UMass Dartmouth, : Dr. Zarrillo is being recognized for her professional expertise and scholarship in traffic engineering and management to benefit local, regional and national transportation providers in planning…, Associate Professor Doreen Arcus, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, UMass Lowell, : Dr. Arcus is being recognized for her unwavering commitment to our most vulnerable children. As a developmental psychologist, she has partnered with school systems and organizations to advocate for…, Professor Lucy M. Candib, M.D., Family Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, UMass Medical School, : Dr. Candib's devotion to family medicine and long-term commitment to her community can be felt every day by learners, patients, and clinicians in Worcester. For almost four decades, Dr. Candib has…
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BOSTON -- Dec. 8, 2010:The Â鶹ÊÓƵ system contributed over $4.8 billion to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ economy in Fiscal Year 2010 - a return on investment of more than $11 for every $1 in…, Regional Impact, :, Amherst and the Pioneer Valley:, For businesses in Amherst and the surrounding region, UMass Amherst generates $1.434 billion in economic activity and 5,174 external jobs. "With UMass emerging as a major research institution,…, Greater Boston:, For businesses in Greater Boston, UMass Boston generates $632 million in economic activity and 2,516 external jobs. "We've long appreciated the significant impact UMass Boston has on our local…, Dartmouth and the South Coast:, For businesses in the Dartmouth/New Bedford/Fall River area, UMass Dartmouth generates $356 million in economic activity and 1,329 external jobs. "The diversity a university like UMass Dartmouth…, Lowell and the Merrimack Valley:, For businesses in Lowell and the Merrimack Valley, UMass Lowell generates $490 million and 1,711 external jobs. "The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lowell represents the future of Lowell and the…, Worcester and Central Â鶹ÊÓƵ:, For businesses in Worcester and Central Â鶹ÊÓƵ, UMass Medical School generates $1.752 billion and 5,439 external jobs "The biotechnology industry in Central Â鶹ÊÓƵ would not exist…
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