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  1. 17 hours ago

    Writing for , Exec Dir says "nearly every rigorous study of this sort shows a positive correlation between teachers with bachelor’s degrees in early education and the most successful early childhood programs."

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  2. Jul 3

    "It's both surprising and sad." That's what Prof Juanita Urban-Rich says about the discovery she & her research partners made - that a type of coral prefers to eat microplastics over "normal" food. These plastics were in Narragansett Bay corals.

    Plastics in wild corals
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  3. Jul 2

    As swings into theaters, here at our own superhero mutant, the Mexican axoltl, could someday help humans who have lost limbs. Research from is the subject of this .

    This Mexican Axoltl has an extra limb
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  4. Jul 1

    Christa Kelleher, research and policy director for 's , writes in that crowded subway cars and platforms "have the potential to produce an environment ripe for sexual harassment."

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  5. Jun 28

    The Massachusetts History Alliance honored head Joanne Riley with the 2019 Bay State Legacy Award this week. The award honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the interpretation and presentation of .

    Joanne Riley in her office
    Joanne Riley receiving award
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  6. Jun 27

    to Monday night, when Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation, Special Projects and Programs Charlie Titus was inducted into the 2019 Hall of Fame alongside Orlando Vandross, Yvonne Chern, and Beth Spoka at Fenway Park.

    Charlie Titus (far right) with fellow inductees Yvonne Chern and Beth Spoka and Wally the Green Monster (the Red Sox mascot is on the left)
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  7. Jun 27

    Because of longer life spans, many adult children and their parents are now "aging together." Prof Kathrin Boerner of to : "Even though it may be a gift to still have your parents, it can be really rough."

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  8. Jun 27

    Homebuilders in Miami now have to elevate new homes five feet above floodwaters. There are new rules for retail too. Dean David W. Cash talks to about priorities for people looking to protect communities from the impacts of climate change.

    From Boston to Miami, coastal cities are changing where and how developers can build in order to protect homes and property from future flooding.
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    Jun 26

    Are you subscribed to our Alumni & Friends monthly e-newsletter? Read about alumni success stories, upcoming events, university news, and more! Haven't yet signed up but want to stay in the loop? Email [email protected] to be added to our mailing list. 🗞💻

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  10. Jun 25

    Professor of Counseling and School Psychology Sharon Lamb has weaved stories of the mothers and children she evaluates with her search for the right treatment for her opioid-addicted son in her new book, The Not Good Enough Mother, out today.

    Professor Sharon Lamb
    Cover of The Not Good Enough Mother
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  11. Jun 24

    . assistant professor examines how the colonial fictions about traditional leadership and customary law have shaped rural people’s access to rights in South Africa in the :

    Traditional leaders listen to a speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.
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    Jun 21

    Congratulations to Joanne Riley, Interim Dean of Libraries at and recipient of the 2019 Bay State Legacy Award! 👏👏👏👏👏

    Joanne Riley, interim dean of university libraries , to receive 2019 Bay State Legacy Award at Mass History Conference on June 24.
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    Jun 19

    . Ranked In The Top-5 On Multiple Final National Polls abca1945

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  14. Jun 19

    Bill Brah, executive director of , writes in that a bolder vision for transportation is overdue in Greater . The Green & Red lines support 70% of venture-backed startup activity in :

    Commuters watch crews work on the MBTA tracks.
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  15. Jun 18

    UMass Boston hosted its inaugural Summit on Thursday, providing a venue to discuss important issues facing small businesses across the city and commonwealth: …

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  16. Jun 18

    UMass Boston's , faculty fellow and lecturer, writes about the victories – and continuing struggles – of women in Sudan for :

    Women have played important political, social and economic roles throughout Sudan’s history
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  17. Jun 14

    Miss UMass Boston's Small Business Summit yesterday? Not a problem! You can watch , and our other amazing panelists on our YouTube channel:

    Chancellor Newman addresses the crowd
    Panelists discuss small business issues.
    Attendees visit info tables
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  18. Jun 14

    Just because it's summertime doesn't mean you can't get the tutoring help that you need! Free tutoring is available at the and all summer long! Undergrad schedule: Graduate schedule:

    UMass Boston student meeting with a tutor
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  19. Jun 13

    Engineering Prof Greg Sun is a member of a multi-university group doing $7.5M in research for . Sun and his team are developing high quality SiGeSn alloys for lighter, faster, and more energy efficient infrared imaging devices.

    Chair and Professor of Engineering Greg Sun
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  20. Jun 13

    Let us show you why you should transfer to . The deadline to transfer for the fall is TWO DAYS from today, Saturday, June 15.

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