Marty Meehan

UMass Boston Secures $3.8M for Collaborative Expanding Quantum Hardware Development, Commercialization MassTech Builds on its Support of UMass Boston, Western New England University-led Initiative

At UMass, we’ve worked hard to build a research enterprise that not only advances knowledge but also strengthens our economy. UMass Boston's new collaboration represents an exciting step forward in the development of quantum computing: www.umb.edu/news/recent-...

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I'm proud to congratulate Dr. Nefertiti Walker, senior vice president of the University of Massachusetts, on being named the Rising Star Award honoree in BBJ's 2025 Women Who Mean Business program!

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HBCUs for $2,000, Ken!💡 UMass showed up on Jeopardy! last night — think you could have gotten the answer? 🎓 @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social

Marty Meehan posing for a photo with former Governor Baker, UML Chancellor Julie Chen and former state senator Edward Kennedy

I’m deeply saddened by the loss of my friend, state Sen. Ed Kennedy (D-Lowell). We shared 50 years of friendship, politics, and public service, starting in 1977. Ed served Lowell with honor and always did what was right. I’ll miss our talks. My condolences to his family.

Projects like this not only transform our campuses but also strengthen the role public universities play in driving opportunity, innovation, and economic growth in Massachusetts. We're deeply grateful for her leadership & continued advocacy for UMass & all public higher ed. (3/3)

Governor Healey’s vision in proposing the BRIGHT Act, along with her steadfast commitment to capital investment in public higher education, will benefit generations of students, faculty, and staff. (2/3) @massgovernor.bsky.social

Last week, Governor Maura Healey visited UMass Dartmouth to see firsthand the progress on the renovation of the Liberal Arts and Sciences (LARTS) building and to highlight the importance of the BRIGHT Act to UMass and other public campuses across MA. (1/3) @massgovernor.bsky.social

The Governor's vision in proposing the BRIGHT Act, and her continued advocacy for capital investment through the BRIGHT Act, is inspiring and another example of her significant and meaningful commitment to Massachusetts public higher education. (4/4)

Through the BRIGHT Act, the university could accelerate our capital program to make more projects like this a reality for the benefit of our students, staff, and faculty. (3/4)

LARTS is the oldest and largest academic building on the Dartmouth campus, and this modernization work will bring it up to the level that our students and faculty deserve. (2/4)

I'm so grateful to Governor Maura Healey for visiting
UMass Dartmouth yesterday to see the transformational renovation of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building (LARTS) and to talk about the importance of the BRIGHT Act to UMass and other public campuses. (1/4)

I’m deeply grateful to be honored by the Boston Business Journal as one of the Power 50: Movement Makers for the second consecutive year! It’s inspiring to be recognized alongside such an extraordinary group of leaders driving real change across Greater Boston.

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UMass Chan Medical School chancellor search committee established to lead national search for new chancellor BOSTON – A distinguished and broadly representative group of health care professionals, UMass faculty, business leaders, community stakeholders, and alumni, have been appointed by UMass Board of Trust...

Today, we announced the formation of the UMass Chan Medical School Chancellor Search Committee as the first step in the process to appoint a new chancellor to succeed Dr. Michael Collins. Learn more about the search committee and the process: www.massachusetts.edu/news/umass-c...

UMass Law signs 3+3 accelerated degree program with UMass Amherst Landmark 20th joint degree partnership expands access to affordable legal education across Massachusetts

UMass Amherst undergraduates now have a faster, more affordable path to a law degree thanks to a new 3+3 partnership with UMass Law.

Learn more about the accelerated pathway: www.umassd.edu/news/2025/la...

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I would also like to commend Chancellor Julie Chen and the entire UMass Lowell team for decisively managing a serious situation. We are relieved this incident was brought to a close quickly through law enforcement’s diligent work and encourage anyone affected to seek support services. (2/2)

Wednesday's Incident at UMass Lowell

I would like to express my deep gratitude to the UMass Lowell Police, Lowell Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, and all first responders who immediately acted to keep students, staff, and faculty safe. (1/2)

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YouTube video by UMass Amherst A Magnified Impact

Take a walk on the beautiful Mount Ida Campus with Chancellor Reyes! From nonprofit partnerships to startup incubation and internship opportunities, the Mount Ida Campus showcases how UMass Amherst creates pathways for success. @umassamherst.bsky.social

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UMass Amherst Minuteman Marching Band to Perform During Halftime at New England Patriots’ Home Opener on Sept. 7 | UMass Amherst The Minuteman Marching Band, the Northeast’s largest collegiate marching band and its only recipient of the prestigious Sudler Trophy, the highest award a college band can achieve, last performed at G...

I couldn’t be more excited to cheer on the world-class UMass Amherst Minuteman Marching Band as they take the field for the Patriots' halftime show on September 7 at Gillette Stadium! Go #UMass, and go #Patriots!

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Gates Foundation awards $3 million in grants to UMass Chan to study gut health in pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries The two awards will help fund research aimed at improving pregnancy outcomes in women from low- and middle-income countries.

Investing in medical research is essential to addressing urgent global health needs. We’re grateful to the Gates Foundation for $3M in grants to UMass Chan to improve pregnancy outcomes & gut health for women in low- & middle-income countries: www.umassmed.edu/news/news-ar...

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Congratulations to our incredible student teams and faculty mentors, and thank you to our small business partners for investing in this talent pipeline. Together, we are building a stronger, more competitive Massachusetts. (4/4)

UMass Boston is the most diverse campus in New England and a vital force in our economy. The success of BEST Boston shows how we are preparing the next generation of leaders and delivering value to our students and the business community. (3/4)

This initiative is a model for what public higher ed can do — empowering 70 students, 24 faculty mentors, and 34 small businesses to collaborate, solve real-world problems, and drive impact across the Commonwealth. (2/4)

It was great to join UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Dean Venky, and Provost Berger at the BEST Boston 3.0 celebration at the UMass Club! (1/4) #UMassBoston

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Boston Public Radio Live, Tuesday July 15, 2025 YouTube video by GBH News

Hear more about how this transformational investment accelerates the clean energy transition on Boston Public Radio with Joe Curtatone of ACT and Emily Reichert of MassCEC in the link below.

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UMass is proud to power Massachusetts's vision of becoming a global leader in climate tech. Through the Healey-Driscoll Mass Leads Act, we'll help drive climate sustainability, advance cutting-edge research, modernize campuses, and prepare the next generation of clean energy leaders.

UMass Chan celebrates naming of Paul J. DiMare Center The special event included a tour and an unveiling of the donor acknowledgement plaque in the building’s main lobby.

Last week, we celebrated a momentous occasion, the naming of the Paul J. DiMare Center at UMass Chan Medical School. This milestone was made possible by the transformational $35 million gift from the Paul J. DiMare Foundation and family.

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Independent rating agencies again affirm strength and stability of UMass finances The University of Massachusetts has again received strong ratings and a stable outlook from the three leading bond rating agencies – Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and Fitch Ratings. These affirmations ...

Despite challenges facing higher education, UMass’s robust bond ratings affirm our enduring financial strength amidst sector-wide downgrades by global rating agencies.

Discover how our strong bond ratings are paving the way for a brighter future: www.linkedin.com/pulse/indepe...

Yesterday’s BBQ was a great opportunity to celebrate the outstanding employees who make UMass a great place to work. Gatherings like this serve as a reminder of how vital our employees & staff are to the university’s mission. Thank you to everyone! @uofmass.bsky.social

I encourage everyone to take a moment to celebrate and reflect on these accomplishments. Your ongoing support and dedication continue to propel the UMass community forward. (3/3)

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Additionally, UMass Lowell received platinum status from AASHE, reaffirming our position as a leader in sustainability, and we received strong 2025 bond ratings from all three independent agencies, underscoring our institution's stability amidst broader challenges facing higher ed. (2/3)