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Research Bulletin Highlights University's Commitment to Intellectual Inquiry |
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Is UMass Boston Poised for Success in the New Millennium? |
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Mergers and Takeovers Topic of Recent Forum for 21st Century |
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What kind of promise does the new millennium hold for UMass Boston? To answer that question, we need to take a brief look back at UMass Boston's history.
From its beginnings in downtown Boston in 1965, through its relocation to Columbia Point in 1974 and its merger with Boston State College in 1982, and up to the present day, UMass Boston has been defined by many challenges, coupled with great achievement and a true dedication to higher education. Especially during the time between the budget cutbacks of the early 1990's and the launching of the first capital campaign in 1996, UMass Boston faced adversity and came out the other side with a greater determination to be the very best it could be.
UMass Boston's investment in the growth of graduate and professional programs and its commitment to the research and service undertaken by its centers and institutes have made the University a true catalyst for change. UMass Boston has also experienced remarkable growth in its student population. In 1965, enrollment was 1,244; now the University boasts an enrollment close to 13,000. Again, there were challenges in achieving this growth, but as it did when meeting the other challenges in its 35-year history, the University persevered.
While UMass Boston's programs and student body have grown and changed since its inception, its mission has never wavered. Through commitment to the principles of that mission&emdash;excellence, access, public service, innovation, economic development, and a better quality of life&emdash;UMass Boston's faculty, staff, students, and alumni have made wonderful contributions to the world around them.
Is UMass Boston poised for success in the new millennium? If the University's future will be determined by its ability to remain steadfast in its mission despite any and all adversity while at the same time continuing to improve the lives of those around it, then the answer to that question is clear. The 21st century holds unprecedented promise for UMass Boston.
The Editor
University Reporter