Young Alumni (GOLD) Challenge You've been challenged! Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) are among the fastest growing decade of UMass Boston Fund donors – but the 80s still has you beat. Alumnus Receives Red Sox Congratulations Michael Shaps M.Ed.'87, '94 receives the Mass Teacher's Association's Most Valuable Educator Award on April 24.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Announces New Programs The university invites alumni to consider expanded MA and PhD offerings in exercise and health sciences.
Rita Monestersky-Sebastian '03 Honored by National Lawyers Guild Alumna honored for grassroots work with indigenous populations and Occupy Boston.
Many Forms of Leadership on Display at Alumni Awards Dinner Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn ‘76, Professor of Finance Arindam Bandopadhyaya, and Christopher MacRae ’14 were honored on April 9.Miguel Colon '03: A True Beacon Alumnus honored for service as a Watertown Police officer during marathon bombing aftermath.
Alumni Association Helps Boston Marathon Victims "
We feel compelled to do something tangible as we hold close in our hearts those killed and injured on Marathon Monday. Our contribution to the One Fund Boston is a small way to do that."Mayor Helps Community Heal Michael McGlynn '76 addresses the community of Medford at a city prayer vigil for Marathon victims following the Boston Marathon tragedy.
Gordon Abbott, Jr.'s Memory Will Continue Through a Bequest At 57 years of age, the class of 1990 alumnus pursued his love for American Studies. He passed away on April 17. Read about how UMass Boston enriched his life and why he decided to give back.
UMass Boston Mourns Former Student Krystle Campbell The family and friends of the Campbell family and all the victims of the Marathon tragedy are in the university's thoughts and prayers.
University Mourns the Loss of Professor Robert Steamer Professor Emeritus Steamer was a leading scholar on the courts and the U.S. constitution, and was also a gifted teacher.
Reaching Higher: Peering Out to Greatness University Blogger tries to make sense of Boston Marathon tragedy by reflecting on leadership.
Elizabeth Freedman Doherty Oversees Alumni Relations, UMass Boston Fund, and Advancement Communications New associate vice chancellor brings wealth of experience to strengthen outreach to alumni and friends and advancement activities.
From Rock and Roll to Moors and Cabot Dan Joyce's career path took him from a Lynn nightclub to one of Boston's oldest financial services firms. Here's how UMass Boston helped the class of '82 alumnus and why it has inspired him to give back.
Congratulations to UMass Boston's Female Athletes Alumni should be proud of this year's women's volleyball and soccer championship teams!
Boston State Alumnus Jim McDonough '74 Named President of Randolph Savings Bank Archdiocese of Boston CFO and former Abington Savings Bank president, returns to banking.
Brutality and Generosity: Uncommon Companions Reaching Higher Blogger reflects on the uniqueness of public higher education, expressed in both architecture and, she hopes, generosity.
Walczak Health and Education Center Opens "We figured if you combine the impact of good health care and good education we could turn peoples’ lives around,” said William J. Walczak '79.
Save the Date! 2013 Amid the winter white, indulge your dreams of greener things . . . Save the Date for the 2013 UMass Boston Liberty Mutual Insurance Alumni Cup Golf Tournament.
This year's fundraiser is on June 24, 2013 at noon at the Granite Links in Quincy, MA.
UMass Boston Magazine -- Winter/Spring 2013 See photographer Liz Doles's ('07) photos of Sri Lanka, (page 20) the quest for healthcare equality, (page 6) and much more!
Peter McClure Makes it to Kilimanjaro Summit Professor Emeritus achieves lifelong dream in his 77th year.
Veneration: The Heart of Giving "Receiving this scholarship support has had a domino effect of positivity," Danielle Paez '13
Reaching Higher Blogger considers how generosity advances public learning.
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Alumni Notes field!
Teaching to the Individual: University Offers First Adaptive MOOC Course New technology that allows online course environments to analyze how individual students learn. Alumni invited to participate.
Alumnus the Honorable Thomas Menino '88 is warmly embraced by the University of Massachusetts UMass Boston Chancellor J.Keith Motley was joined by University of Massachusetts President Robert Caret and fellow UMass chancellors at a February 6 lunch featuring Alumnus Thomas Menino '88.
Alumni Love that Lasts Tim Callahan '75, and his wife, Mary '80, are featured in New York Times Booming’s “Making It Last” column which profiles baby boomer couples who have been together 25 years or more.
IRA Charitable Rollover is back for 2012 and 2013 Good News! The Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
can help you and UMass Boston. At the last moment, Congress passed . . .
Alumna NY Marathoner Joins Sandy Relief When NY Marathoners had to change course, Lorial Crowder '03 stepped (ran?) up to the challenge.
Alumni Couple Continues Tradition of College Access Jim and Marie O'Sullivan, both graduates of the class of 1980, turned the loss of a classmate to a positive family tradition.
A Time for “Returning:” Alumnus Gives Back Successful Entrepreneur Mark Atkins ’71 Returns to Share Business Expertise with Students He is joining the College of Management as a lecturer in spring 2013.
Philanthropy Week: Students Say Thanks and Give Back Students connect with alumni through Student Philanthropy Council. Follow their example and make sure you support the UMass Boston Fund!
Robert G. Logan, Sr. Leads Massachusetts Municipal Association Waltham City Councilor enjoying busy year in assisting MA cities and towns.
Dr. Paul Anastas '84 Receives Award Scientist who coined the term "green chemistry" is the recipient of the 2012 Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Pioneer Award for “helping advance the biodiversity of life on planet Earth.”
In Memory of Founding Faculty Member Edna Seaman Beloved biology professor helped build university's cell and molecular biology curriculum.
Lornie Bullerwell '69 and Christine DePalma '04, '09 Share Why They Give Back “The university played such a pivotal role in forming the foundation of my life that it would be like abandoning my family to choose not to be a part of the UMass Boston community,” says Lornie Bullerwell.
Time for Creativity: Alumna Pioneers "Funktional" Art Rebecca Small's studies in ocean science and art have led to a novel art form.
We Can't Do it Without You! UMass Boston students Shatwuan Lewis '14 and Paige Berry '15 share why your support to UMass Boston makes a difference.
Marathoners: Run Boston for Camp Shriver Camp Shriver has been selected as a charity for the 2013 Boston Marathon. Applications are now being accepted for the team.
Learn more>Tim Irving '04 Receives Award Cited by the Department of Labor for contributions to preventing heat-related illness.
Profile: Judy Teed Sweeney '78, Principal, JSR "As a returning women student, UMass Boston and the College of Management provided me with a life changing opportunity. I left fully prepared to take on the challenges of the business world." Profile: Tracy Atkinson '88, State Street Executive "UMass Boston students bring a level of maturity and a broader perspective," says Atkinson, who will be the featured speaker at
State Street Connect on October 25.
Worth the Wait: Alumnus Connects Local Teachers to Nobel Scientist Lornie Bullerwell's love for science education facilitates a one in a lifetime meeting for STEM teachers with UMass Nobel Prize winner, Craig Mello.
Colin Rule '03 Starts Online Dispute Resolution Company Colin Rule (Dispute Resolution Graduate Certificate, 2003) has launched a new web start-up focused on online dispute resolution,
modria.com.
Alumni Golfers! A Trip for Four Ireland to Play on One of the World's Greatest Courses Could be Yours! And your raffle ticket will support a new UMass Boston Athletics Hall of Fame high tech display wall and bring honor to the university's great athletes.
Accounting, Finance & Business Career Fair on October 10 Work for a company that would like to tap into UMass Boston talent? Our career fair offers the perfect opportunity for recruitment.
Arthur Mabbett '69 Receives 2012 New England and Massachusetts Small Business Association Veteran Small Business Champion Award Alumnus advocates for veteran-owned small business and employment opportunities for veterans.
Alumnus, Faculty Member Edit Book on Green Chemistry Buzz Cue '69 and Associate Professor of Chemistry Wei Zhang promote green chemistry through
Green Techniques for Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry.UMass Boston Magazine :: Summer 2012 Read about our remarkable new alumni.
Nominees Invited: 2012 Boston State Education for Service Awards Calling all Boston State alumni to nominate candidates for UMass Boston's 5th Boston State College "Education for Service" Awards on December 6, 2012.
Falling in Love: Twice UMass Boston helps everyone go for the gold and Camp Shriver is a part of its success. Reaching Higher -- Philanthropy: Transforming a Public University blogger shares why.
Alumni and Friends Spend an Afternoon at Monet's Gardens Exhibit was curated by Professor Paul Hayes Tucker.
UMass Boston, Fall/Winter 2011-2012 The Freshman Success Factor Student success initiatives are helping UMass Boston freshmen achieve academically and stay on course to graduation.
Boston State Reunions Celebrate Education for Service State College at Boston and Boston State College members of the classes of '62 and '72 respectively joined for a weekend of fun in early June.
Boston State Alumnus receives Chancellor's Medal The University of Massachusetts Boston honored community and political advocate Peter J. Berlandi, of Plymouth, with the Chancellor's Medal for Exemplary Leadership – the university's highest honor – at its eighth annual Scholarship Gala.
UMass Boston, Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Energized by decisive, farsighted leadership and a bold plan for remodeling the campus, the university embarks on a course of renovation and expansion.
Alumna's Gift Extends Teachers College Legacy Long ago Selma Sax '59 told herself, "Someday, should things work out, I want to ensure that the learning I experienced at State College will be the norm for everyone.'”