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In the Community

“UMass Boston’s urban mission is no better fulfilled than when it works with schools.”
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Outstanding Faculty

The Web Nurse named Jacqueline Fawcett one of the 20 most influential scholars in nursing.
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Global Outreach

“I urge everyone to go on an alternative break trip. The trips offer so many invaluable lessons. “
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Life on Campus

“Through the CLA First! program, I met my two best friends.”
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Alumni Achievements

Menswear designer Joseph Abboud’s French professor at UMass Boston steered him on a path to success.
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Building Our Campus

“What we are doing is unlike anything anywhere in the world. We’re going to bring history alive.”
Read about Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate
Creativity & Innovation

“We wanted students, faculty, and staff to experience a range of contemporary art at its finest.”
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Creativity & Innovation

Chico Colvard is one of more than 100 innovators who share their ideas each year at IDEAS Boston.
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Creativity & Innovation

Kamaljit Bawa received the world’s first major international award for sustainability.
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Alumni Achievements

The education of “America’s Top Cop” involved acquiring an “appreciation of differences.”
Read about William J. Bratton
Life on Campus

“As an athlete, what attracted me to UMass Boston was the athletics. We’re just one big family.”
Read about Shannon Thompson
Alumni Achievements

"I couldn't afford to buy new things. That's when I first thought of becoming a fashion designer."
Read about Amsale Aberra
Building Our Campus

“Our new facilities will provide forward-thinking resources for teaching, learning, and research.”
Read about 25-year Master Plan
Building Our Campus

“This general academic building will help further enhance the learning experience of our students.”
Read about General Academic Building No. 1
Outstanding Faculty

”My data are used by scientists in Europe and in the States to monitor crops and climate changes.”
Read about Crystal Schaaf
Life on Campus

“If you want to go somewhere in the entertainment industry, the professors give you many tools.”
Read about Miguel Fana
Creativity & Innovation

Marc Pomplun builds interfaces so physically challenged users can write using their eyes.
Read about Marc Pomplun
Life on Campus

“It’s a diverse place. It’s a place that says, ‘This is you now, where do you want to be?'"
Read about Brianna Reyes
Alumni Achievements

“This university gave me everything I needed to know about attitude."
Read about Gina McCarthy
Global Outreach

“Our mission is to provide services and opportunity to populations who are in need.”
Read about Global Health

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University Spotlight

Spend your summer studying in one of the most beautiful places in the state: The Biology Department is offering two classes on Nantucket this summer. Sign up now for these classes and the other classes being offered this summer through the College of Advancing and Professional Studies.

Commencement: May 31

Visit our commencement section to see a map of where the individual college ceremonies will take place. You'll also find directions to campus.

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