The University of Massachusetts announced Sunday that it is launching a new fundraising effort called “UMass Rising.”
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$300 million UMass fundraiser launched
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Founder’s Week marks 150 years for UMass
The University of Massachusetts is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and to kick off the celebratory festivities, the University is holding Founder’s Week this week, which is an expansion of the annual Founder’s Day celebrations.
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Student Affairs sends message of public safety to students, parents
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life Jean Kim sent out a mass message to students and parents outlining the importance of responsible student conduct and consequences for violations.
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UMass biochemists uncover protein activity
Biochemical researchers at UMass have discovered that proteins involved with DNA replication will protect each other from being degraded.
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BDIC alumni to attend upcoming networking event
The Third Annual BDIC Alumni Networking Event is being held this Sunday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Campus Center.
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Mass. State Representatives speak at UMass Faculty Senate Meeting
A group of state legislators participating in a panel discussion last week came to a consensus that funding for public higher education should be less privatized.
Tags: Ellen Story, faculty senate meeting, house committee, Kumble Subbaswamy, Stan Rosenberg, stephen kulik
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UMass study reveals genetic links with disease
Biostatisticians at UMass have developed a method of identifying genetic links with various diseases.
Tags: Andrea Foulkes, bioinformatics, Biostatistics, computational biology, diabetes, heart disease, UMass
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UMass turns 150, events to take place throughout the year
In April UMass will turn 150, and a news release from the University highlights the sesquicentennial events to take place throughout the year.
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The cost of skipping class
Students who skip classes may be doing so without an understanding of the price they pay per class, according to recent calculations by UMass professor Julie Brigham-Grette.
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UMass study sheds light on dogs and wolves
Recent findings by a University of Massachusetts biologist have significantly altered previous understanding of the developmental rifts between dogs and wolves.
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