The University of Massachusetts recently appointed Sarah Green as the new associate director of the Equal Opportunity and Diversity office.
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UMass picks director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Office
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Graduate Student Senate votes no confidence in Kim, Hull
Upset by the lack of student involvement in the decisions regarding graduated student housing, the Graduate Student Senate voted no confidence in Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Campus Life Jean Kim and Executive Director of Residential Life Eddie Hull.
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Families to move out of Lincoln Apartments
Due to a growing student population, the University plans to house undergraduates in Lincoln Apartments, displacing graduate students or forcing them to pay higher rents.
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UMass professors developing tutoring software, win grant
Two University of Massachusetts researchers are looking to assist with mathematical tutoring, just not in the traditional way.
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With grad rates falling, UMass stays ahead
Universities across the country are facing stagnant or falling graduation rates, even as costs of education and student debt rates continue to climb. UMass however, has bucked the trend and seen rising graduation rates in recent years.
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Birth Control may be less effective for overweight women
A study finds birth control may be less effective for women who are overweight or obese.
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Afro-Am professor pens book on abolition
Manisha Sinha, a professor in the Afro-American studies, is writing a book on African Americans and white Americans in favor of abolition.
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Ethnic crop guru goes global
Professor Frank Mangan continues to dabble in different types of peppers from across the globe.
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Students protest proposed Keystone Pipeline
Student activists stood up at Earthfoods Café last week to urge students to call Sentator Scott Brown and protest the proposed Keystone Pipeline.
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Senator Stan Rosenberg recovers from surgery at home in Amherst
After undergoing surgery related to skin cancer treatment, State Sen. Stan Rosenberg is recovering and working at home. Rosenberg still intends to run for reelection.
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