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  White House Honors UMass Boston Professor as “Champion of Change” ›

  On Monday, May 6, the White House honored fifteen Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women as “Champions of Change.” Among them is Karen L. Suyemoto, an associate professor of clinical psychology and Asian American studies at UMass Boston.

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  UMass Boston Professor Is Co-author of Report Identifying Risks of Sea Level Rise, Flooding ›

  Ellen Douglas, associate professor of Environment, Earth, and Ocean Sciences at UMass Boston, co-authored the report, Preparing for the Rising Tide, released by the Boston Harbor Association.

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  UMass Boston Offers Chance to Explore Role of Italian Food in Tuscany ›

  Assistant Professor of Modern Languages Vetri Nathan is leading a two-week food-and-culture trip through Italy this June. All students and staff are invited to apply.

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  Management Students Develop Ideas for Promoting Arts, Businesses in Upham’s Corner ›

  Undergraduate students have developed ideas for promoting the arts and bringing businesses to Dorchester's Upham's Corner neighborhood. The university's partnership with Upham's Corner Main Street is one of more than 300.

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  Huru Leaving UMass Boston for New Home in San Francisco ›

  The recycled steel sculpture, on loan to the university since 1997, will be displayed in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge

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  “Defiled”: Dana Ellyn, Matt Sesow, and the Recent Vocabulary of Popular Politics ›

  On exhibit from April 7 to April 25, "Defiled" features the work of two Washington D.C. based artists: Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow, a couple whose respective works speak the language of the 21st century American political consciousness.

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  Kendrick Lamar Playing UMass Boston on May 8 ›

  The 25-year-old California native rocketed to fame last year on the success of his album, "Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City."

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  Celtics Captain Paul Pierce to Speak on Campus Thursday ›

  Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce is coming to UMass Boston on Thursday to speak to students about leadership in sports. He will be joined by Tara Mardigan, a nutritionist for the Boston Red Sox, and Bob Ryan, a columnist emeritus at The Boston Globe.

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  UMass Boston Hosts 2.62 Mile Run/Walk for Marathon Victims ›

  UMass Boston is inviting students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in the UMass Boston Strong 2.62 Mile Run/Walk on Thursday to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

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  The Week in Beacons Sports (May 6-12) ›

  A 5-2 loss to Skidmore College in the NCAA Tournament ends the best-ever season for men's tennis at UMass Boston

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  The Week in Beacons Sports (April 29-May 5) ›

  Men’s Tennis Wins First Little East Conference Title in 23 Years

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  The Week in Beacons Sports (April 22-April 28) ›

  For the first time in UMass Boston history, all five spring sports teams have qualified for the postseason.

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  UMass Boston Hosts Panel of Social Media Experts ›

  Representatives from Google, Hill Holiday, HubSpot, and more were on hand to answer the question, "What's next in social media?"

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  “Made” for Success: UMass Boston PhD Student Wins Business Launch Competition with Smartphone App ›

  A smartphone app designed by a UMass Boston PhD student and an alumnus won the third annual Business Launch Competition on Tuesday, earning its creators $1,500 and space at the university’s Venture Development Center.

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  UMass Boston Faculty, Students, and Alumni Form Veterans’ Court Consortium ›

  McCormack team joins local advocates to seek state funds to study alternative justice program for veterans.

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  Audience at Public Affairs Career Panel and Honor Society Induction told, “MSPA Rocks!” ›

  McCormack Grad School holds annual public affairs career event and first honor society induction.

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