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Recapturing an Indivisible America
Like many Americans, I grew up believing in essential truths. One nation, indivisible. E pluribus unum … out of many, one. “We the people,” forming “a more perfect union.” As is the case for many Americans, my forebears emigrated from a land scarred by violence...
UMass President Meehan appoints Dr. Nefertiti Walker as Presidential Advisor on Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Walker to support system-wide collaboration while continuing to serve as UMass Amherst Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan announced at today’s Board of Trustees meeting that he has...
UMass Amherst College of Information and Computer Sciences receives nearly $95 million to enhance nationally ranked program and facilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAgx2X5zoeU Transformative gift from Robert and Donna Manning and major state capital investment by Baker-Polito Administration will further the college’s vision of Computing for the Common Good™ AMHERST, Mass. – The University of...
UMass President Marty Meehan to receive RFK Embracing the Legacy Award
May 11 virtual event will support the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps BOSTON -- Receiving the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps’ Embracing the Legacy award has particular meaning and poignance for UMass President...
UMass Board of Trustees approves Massachusetts student tuition freeze for 2021-2022 academic year
Board approval marks second consecutive tuition freeze for in-state students and complements increased financial aid and federal emergency aid BOSTON – The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees voted today to approve UMass President Marty Meehan’s proposal to...
University of Massachusetts Efficiency and Effectiveness (E&E) initiative saves more than $125 million
New centralized procurement group helps save $26.9M over last 12 months BOSTON – The University of Massachusetts has saved $26.9 million in operational costs as a result of its innovative efficiency and effectiveness program since January 2020, for a total of more...
UMass research reaches record high in FY2020
University of Massachusetts research continues to grow in Fiscal Year 2020 as the university positions for post-pandemic recovery Faculty expertise and strategic planning position the university for continued research growth BOSTON – Despite the onset of the...
UMass President Marty Meehan to recommend tuition freeze for the second straight year as the university prepares for Massachusetts economic recovery
BOSTON – University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan announced today that he would recommend that the university’s Board of Trustees freeze tuition for in-state undergraduates for the academic year beginning in September. If approved by the UMass Board, this...
UMass convenes businesses for innovation summits to propel post-pandemic economic recovery
Reflecting its historic mission of creating and disseminating knowledge, the University of Massachusetts hosted six online forums where UMass research scientists discussed major innovations with representatives from business, industry, government and academia.
UMass making major contribution to the statewide COVID vaccine effort
From vaccination clinics and clinical trials to a new volunteer recruitment web portal, UMass is targeting its teaching, research and community engagement efforts to accelerate vaccinations statewide
Marty Meehan
President, University of Massachusetts
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