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Brazilians increasingly moving back and forth from U.S. in search of opportunity
The economic boom in Brazil, coupled with the financial collapse in America, have changed immigration patterns in the two countries. Associate Professor Eduardo Siqueira, coordinator of the Transnational Brazilian Project at UMass Boston’s Gaston Institute, says many Brazilians who have lived in the United States for years find it difficult to re-adjust when they return home. Alternatively, many Brazilians moving to America are finding opportunities harder to come by. -
UMass Boston awards posthumous degree to bombing victim Krystle Campbell
Chancellor J. Keith Motley presented a posthumous degree to the family of former UMass Boston student Krystle Campbell at Friday’s commencement ceremony. The ceremony was also notable for the record-setting number of graduates (3,906) and an inspirational address by principal speaker Gus Speth. -
University of Massachusetts Boston Honors Esri President
Outlet: PR Newswire - Online
Jack Dangermond, president of Esri, receives honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston. (PRNewsFoto/Esri) REDLANDS, Calif., May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri, was prese -
Bombing victim gets posthumous degree
Chancellor J. Keith Motley presented a posthumous degree to the family of former UMass Boston student Krystle Campbell at Friday’s commencement ceremony. The ceremony was also notable for the record-setting number of graduates (3,906) and an inspirational address by principal speaker Gus Speth. -
Stoughton High Seniors Fennessy and Jackman Named Hockomock League Scholar Athletes
Outlet: Stoughton Patch
Niamh Fennessy and Pat Jackman were honored at the 24th Annual Hockomock League Scholar Athlete Awards Dinner. new NIamh Fennessy and Pat Jackman http://stoughton.patch.com/articles/stoughton-high-seniors-fennessy-and-jackman-named-hockomock -
Salem State Hockey Will Play at Fenway
Longtime rivals UMass Boston and Salem State will face off in an outdoor hockey game at Fenway Park this winter, Salem State announced in a press release. -
Mayor Menino gets honorary Harvard degree, hangs with Oprah
Outlet: Metro New York - Online
Mayor Thomas Menino with Harvard President Drew Faust before the university's commencement. Mayor Thomas Menino may not be looking forward to tomorrow when he's scheduled to have prostate surgery, but he sure seems to be enjoying today. Related Ar -
O’Donnell at Sea
Outlet: All About Bps
Yesterday on a rainy day the O'Donnell 5th grade class went on a 3-hour oceanography tour of the Boston Harbor with their Science teacher Chris Leonard. They arrived at University of Massachusetts at 10:30am to set sail on the Columbia Point boat. Wh -
Task is not to return to bilingual education, but to boost immersion
Outlet: Boston Globe
The May 21 op-ed"Sinking inan English-only classroom" criticizes the lack of special help for non-English-speaking students, but the remedy of returning to bilingual education is extremely unwise. English language learners may not be getting the lang -
Conference to educate professionals, community leaders on youth, sex, culture
Outlet: Cranston Herald - Online, The
The Rhode Island HIV Prevention Coalition is sponsoring a statewide conference on May 31 to educate professionals and community leaders about the impact of culture on the sexual health of Rhode Island youth defined as individuals 21 and under. Aid
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