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3,994 graduate from UMass Boston

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:35:47 -0400

A record 3,994 students graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston this spring at a ceremony on the university's Campus Center lawn.

Quincy resident Nolan O'Brien Wins Re-election as UMass Boston Student Trustee

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:22:11 -0400

Quincy resident Nolan O'Brien, a rising junior at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was sworn in last week for his second term as the university's student trustee.

Robert Chen Presented with Chancellor's Award at UMass Boston

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 11:31:00 -0400

Milton resident Robert Chen, a professor of organic chemistry in the School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was presented with the Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching at the university's 46th commencement ceremony

Elizabeth Fay Presented with Chancellor's Award at UMass Boston

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:02:12 -0400

Cambridge resident Elizabeth Fay, a professor of English at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was presented with the Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Scholarship at the university's 46th commencement ceremony on May 30.

Catherine Lynde Presented with Chancellor's Award at UMass Boston

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:53:28 -0400

Quincy resident Catherine Lynde, an associate professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was presented with the Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Service at the university's 46th commencement ceremony on May 30.

Area Residents Make the Fall 2013 Dean's List at UMass Boston

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:34:06 -0500

The following local residents were among the 2,900 students from the University of Massachusetts Boston who made the Fall 2013 Dean's List:

West Roxbury native promoted to UMass Boston police sergeant

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:30:06 -0500

Paul Parlon, a lifelong resident of West Roxbury, was recently promoted to police sergeant at the University of Massachusetts Boston's Department of Public Safety.

Area Students Make the Spring 2013 Dean's List at UMass Boston

Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:35:50 -0400

The following local residents were among the 2,800 students from the University of Massachusetts Boston who made the Spring 2013 Dean's List:

Quincy Resident Nolan O'Brien Named UMass Boston Student Trustee

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:43:36 -0400

Quincy resident Nolan O'Brien, a rising sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Boston, will be sworn in next month as the university's new student trustee.

UMass Boston Alumna Earns Coveted Fulbright Award

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:46:50 -0400

Andrea Leone, a 2012 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship and will spend the next year teaching English in Rome, Italy.

UMass Boston Student Taylor Gagnon, of Franklin, Among "29 Who Shine" in 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:46:17 -0400

Twenty-nine outstanding 2012 graduates of community colleges, state universities, and the University of Massachusetts were honored for both academic achievement and their contributions to the Commonwealth in a State House ceremony today.

Scituate Native to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:58:09 -0400

A Scituate native will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Fairhaven Native to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:57:57 -0400

A Fairhaven native will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Hanover Native to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:37:13 -0400

A Hanover native will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Concord Native to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:36:59 -0400

A Concord native will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Cranston Native to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:36:12 -0400

A Cranston native will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Newton Native to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:35:31 -0400

A Newton native will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Cambridge Natives to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:25:36 -0400

Two Cambridge natives will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Arlington Native to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:20:19 -0400

An Arlington native will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Quincy Natives to Star in UMass Boston's Spelling Bee Musical

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:47:05 -0400

Two Quincy natives will take the stage starting April 17 in the University of Massachusetts Boston's first musical in 15 years, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Clinton Resident Bianca Baldassarre Makes UMass Boston Dean's List

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:19:40 -0500

Bianca L. Baldassarre, a resident of Clinton, Mass., was among more than 3,000 students from the University of Massachusetts Boston who made the Fall 2011 Dean's List.

Andover Resident Named Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at UMass Boston

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:26:57 -0500

Gina Cappello has been appointed as vice chancellor for university advancement at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Needham Man Named Director for Premier Center on eLearning

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:02:09 -0500

University College at The University of Massachusetts Boston has named Alan Girelli of Needham, MA, as interim director of the Center for Innovation and Excellence in eLearning (CIEE). The new center will promote, encourage and sponsor the study ...

Winchester Resident Named to UMass Building Authority

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:08:00 -0500

Karen Courtney, of Winchester, has been appointed by Governor Deval Patrick to serve on the University of Massachusetts Building Authority.

Edward J. Merritt Named to UMass Boston's Board of Visitors

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:53:12 -0500

Edward J. Merritt, president of Mt. Washington Bank, has recently been named to the University of Massachusetts Boston's Board of Visitors.