Education

Ryan McCarthy, 17, a 2020 Graduate of New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, and son of Kellie and Michael McCarthy has won the Your Theatre, Inc. Mary A. Smith Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to students demonstrating a talent and desire to pursue a career in the …

The University to offer a combination of face-to-face and remote classes with living on campus. Today, UMass Dartmouth announced its plan for the fall 2020 semester that incorporates updated policies and protocols that adhere to the latest social distancing and safety recommendations during the COVOD-19 pandemic. The University, following CDC …

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert E. Johnson announced today the decision to discontinue eight intercollegiate athletic programs, effective immediately. The programs include women’s equestrian, men’s golf, men’s lacrosse, co-ed sailing, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, and men’s and women’s tennis. The University is committed to providing support and advising to …

John A. Williams begins his tenure as Dean of the Charlton College of Business on July 1. On July 1, 2020, UMass Dartmouth will welcome John A. Williams, Ph.D., as the Dean of the Charlton College of Business. Williams most recently served as Dean of the College of Business Administration …

UMass Dartmouth announced today that the Public Policy Center (PPC) at UMass Dartmouth will close effective July 1, 2020. The announcement comes as the University prepares for the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on Fiscal Year 2021, which begins on July 1, 2020. “The COVID-19 pandemic, besides causing untold …

Celebrating its 40th consecutive year of awarding scholarships to Greater New Bedford’s college bound students, and passing the $1 million mark in scholarships awarded, the New Bedford Chapter of the Prince Henry Society of Massachusetts awarded $51,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors this year. In 1980, Milton Ferreira and the …

For the first time ever, Buttonwood Park Zoo is hosting a StoryWalk® on its 7-acre campus, in collaboration with the New Bedford Birth – 3rd Partnership. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service …

Bishop Stang High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students, and recognizes those students earning Honor Roll distinction. Students on the President’s List have an average 95 or above, and a 90 or above in all courses. Students receiving First Honors have an average 90 or above, and …

Katie Lannan State House News Service Massachusetts schools this fall will be required to develop hybrid learning plans that teach students in-person and remotely on alternating schedules, under guidance that state education officials are releasing Thursday. In order to reopen after a spring where schools abruptly closed their classrooms and …

Award recognizes exemplary teaching and service on each UMass campus. UMass Dartmouth Associate Professor Jeremiah Ho has been awarded the 2020 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching for his outstanding dedication to students and the university. The faculty members — one from each UMass campus — will receive $10,000 awards …