Lucas: UNC Final Four Notebook Apr 5, 2008
He was at UMass when former UNC chancellor Michael Hooker was the president of the five-campus University of Massachusetts system and credited Hooker with recognizing that basketball could be a big-time sport for the Minutemen. For many fans, watching CBS's annual championship-ending video of "One Shining Moment" is the capstone to the season. (Tarheelblue.com)
Meehan is inaugurated at UMass-Lowell Apr 5, 2008
The campus became part of the University of Massachusetts system in 1991. The school, which now enrolls more than 11,600 students, has a $220 million operating budget that supports 88 undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its five colleges. (Boston Globe)
Harvard, UMass unveil tuition hikes Mar 20, 2008
Harvard University and the University of Massachusetts system announced relatively modest tuition increases yesterday, welcome news to students and parents who have grown accustomed to hikes that outpaced inflation. Harvard said it would raise tuition 3. (Boston Globe)
Meehan sets fast pace as new chancellor of UMass-Lowell Mar 3, 2008
The University of Massachusetts system comprises four universities in Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell, along with a medical school in Worcester. Meehan said the Lowell campus has at times been overlooked, but plans are being laid to change that by attracting more research dollars and creating more of a campus environment. (Boston Globe)
No tuition increases at state colleges Mar 2, 2008
Residents in the University of Massachusetts system will pay an average of $1,618 per year. Tuition goes into the state's general fund. (Boston Globe)
Report: State faces hurdles in life sciences Feb 25, 2008
4 percent of bachelor's degrees awarded by the University of Massachusetts system related to life sciences majors, compared to 17 percent for the University of California system, the report says. To help fix the problem, the study recommends more training for life sciences jobs, both at two- and four-year state colleges, and doing more to encourage systems to pursue life sciences careers. (Boston Globe)
Police urge care after alleged assault Jan 15, 2008
The board oversees the University of Massachusetts system, nine state colleges, and 15 community colleges with a combined budget of $1 billion. (AP). (Boston Globe)
lobbying heavily to become UMass-Salem Dec 1, 2007
On Nov. 16, along with presidents from nine other state colleges, Meservey lobbied officials at the state Board of Higher Education (BHE) to become part of the University of Massachusetts system. Though the board does not have the power to grant university status, a recommendation to the Legislature from BHE officials would help the recently-filed bill to pass. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Public colleges want to graduate to university status Nov 25, 2007
UMass milestone: The University of Massachusetts system has passed a pivotal milestone by topping $400 million in spending on research and development. The $404 million spent on research and development across the system's five campuses last year made the university the third-largest academic research institution in the state, behind the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, according to new National Science Foundation figures released last week. (Boston Globe)
Old-look campuses Nov 6, 2007
Half the money would go to the five-campus University of Massachusetts system, and the other $1 billion would fund improvements at the state's 15 community colleges and nine state colleges. Some legislators caution that the need for capital improvements must be weighed against other infrastructure needs, such as roads, bridges, and mass transit. (Boston Globe)
Patrick proposes $2B to colleges Oct 20, 2007
The University of Massachusetts system will receive $1 billion, while the remaining state colleges and universities will receive the other $1 billion, The Boston Globe reported this month. The bond bill, which relies on money borrowed from the state, recommends $750 million be budgeted for the next five years and the remaining $1. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Governor Deval Patrick aides hint to UMass chairman's removal Oct 16, 2007
Governor Deval Patrick, determined to exert control over the University of Massachusetts system, is undaunted by his failed bid last month to remove UMass board chairman Stephen P. Tocco and is still planning his ouster, according to administration officials. Patrick aides have been testing sentiment among UMass trustees and said they expect the governor to have sufficient support to remove Tocco in a matter of months. (Boston Globe)
Patrick urges $2b upgrade of colleges Oct 10, 2007
The money would be split equally between the 15 community colleges and the nine state colleges combined and the five-campus University of Massachusetts system, which has an estimated $2 billion backlog of repairs and renovations. "This administration is committed to providing our students the highest-quality public education possible, so that they are prepared to compete with their peers across the country and throughout the world," Patrick said yesterday in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Initial reaction to nicotine can dictate addiction Oct 1, 2007
The University of Massachusetts Medical School is one of five campuses of the University of Massachusetts system and one of the fastest growing academic health centers in the country, attracting more than $176 million in research funding annually. It encompasses the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Graduate School of Nursing, a thriving research enterprise and an innovative public service initiative, and is perennially listed among the top ten percent in the... (EurekAlert!)
UMass Taps Tom Cole As Interim Chancellor Aug 25, 2007
Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) said: "I've known Dr. Tom Cole for many, many years. He is a very thoughtful and deliberate man who truly believes that all of this nation's young people deserve the very best education. Through his long and distinguished service as a scientist, professor and college administrator, he has made a lasting contribution to the field of higher education in this country. I believe his vision, experience, and commitment to excellence will make him a significant asset to... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Academia has '08 cash clout Aug 23, 2007
When donations from seven other Boston-area universities and colleges, plus the University of Massachusetts system, are added, individuals gave about $462,000 in the first half of the year, with 86 percent going to Democrats, according to an analysis provided to the Globe yesterday. The clout of academic money in presidential and congressional races has grown dramatically in recent years, according to the center's analysis of Federal Election Commission data. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Sisters of Mercy launches $226 million technology upgrade Aug 17, 2007
Several large health organizations, including HealthSouth Corp., Kaiser Permanente insurance and the University of Massachusetts system, have launched similar information technology initiatives, said Bob Cimasi, president of St. Louis-based Health Capital Consultants. Sisters of Mercy's initiative is exciting, he said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Patrick's serious shopping list Aug 13, 2007
The University of Massachusetts system and the state and community colleges have a backlog of $5. 5 billion in capital needs. (Boston Globe)
Romney took on 'outsider' role at helm of Bay State Jul 6, 2007
Showdown In his first year as governor, Romney zeroed in on reorganizing higher education by breaking up the five-campus University of Massachusetts system and eliminating the president's office. Major industries in the state objected, and the Legislature rejected the plan, but Romney's efforts ultimately forced out President William M. Bulger, the former state Senate president. (Deseret News)
State's dropout rate declined, report says Jun 20, 2007
Panel to review UMass system structure Governor Deval Patrick announced yesterday that the committee he established to study his education proposals will also review the governance and structure of the University of Massachusetts system. The move follows strong opposition to the UMass president's plan to restructure university leadership. (Boston Globe)
State vote would raise pensions Jun 15, 2007
Libby DeVecchi -- spokeswoman for Jack Wilson, president of the University of Massachusetts system -- said Wilson has participated in the optional retirement plan for about three years and keeps his own housing. Wilson earns a $45,000 housing allowance and makes $360,000 a year. (Boston Globe)
More UMass faculty criticize president Jun 5, 2007
About 70 members of the Faculty Council at the Boston campus passed a measure Monday saying Wilson s proposals "have undermined trust in the University of Massachusetts System s leadership, thereby severely damaging the effectiveness of the current administration at all levels and burdening future administrations with the task of rebuilding essential relationships.". Last month, faculty members at the flagship campus in Amherst passed a resolution expressing "lack of confidence" in Wilson and... (Boston Herald)
Taking a deep breath at UMass Jun 5, 2007
CAN THE University of Massachusetts system be run better. Of course it can. (Boston Globe)
With Tuition Waiver, Maine Invests in Its ‘First People’ May 29, 2007
which give qualified American Indians free tuition, and the University of Massachusetts system, which offers tuition waivers to Indians who are state residents. Michigan waives tuition at all public colleges and universities for students who prove their tribal lineage or membership and reside in the state for a year or more. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
A commitment to the environment May 26, 2007
Jack Wilson, president of the University of Massachusetts system, has signed the commitment, along with all of the Massachusetts community colleges. The state schools have shown great leadership in this regard, and the private schools are beginning to follow. (Boston Globe)
Unsteady fund-raising aim at UMass May 22, 2007
ACCORDING TO "" (Page A1, May 16), upon taking over the dual roles of chancellor of the Amherst "flagship" campus and president of the University of Massachusetts system, Jack M. Wilson would push to move all private fund-raising to the president's office so that campuses are not competing for money among the same donors. This sounds good in theory, but much private giving to universities is earmarked to specific departments and programs. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Campus cheer May 18, 2007
Instead, he went to work as a vice president for the University of Massachusetts system and bided his time. Whatever disappointment he felt he kept to himself. (Boston Globe)
Job shuffle, streamlining at UMass May 16, 2007
"The University of Massachusetts system is so Amherst-centered already. Is this going to make it worse?" said Michael Herbert, director of the Student Educational Research & Advocacy Center at UMass-Boston. The top priority of the new management plan, however, would be coordinating research and scientific endeavors among the five campuses, said Wilson, a physicist. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Testing Harvard Apr 22, 2007
"Should everybody be learning the same thing? Should students at MIT be able to learn the same things as students at Williams, at UMass?" said Jack Wilson, president of the University of Massachusetts System. "Diversity is one of the great things about higher education. I say, 'Vive la difference.'". (Boston Globe)
Goals under review at UMass-Lowell Mar 29, 2007
Last week, the board of trustees of the University of Massachusetts system formed a task force to "analyze the hockey situation, gather data, and eventually make a recommendation to the [board's] athletic committee" regarding the best option for the future of the Division 1 team, according to Lowell athletic director Dana Skinner. "The board had indicated their interest in what they call 'branding excellence,'" Skinner said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Governor Patrick seeks to reassure businesses about taxes Mar 8, 2007
Their next most important priorities, in order, are lowering unemployment insurance costs; improving transportation; strengthening the University of Massachusetts system; promoting the biopharmaceutical industry; and reforming medical malpractice insurance. Peter J. Howe can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
University status eyed for colleges Feb 20, 2007
If they succeed with the name change, they would not suddenly join the University of Massachusetts system. The state would maintain a two-tier system of four-year institutions, but one set would include schools known as "state universities" or "state colleges," and the other group would be the UMass schools. (Boston Globe)
New hires now at: Oct 27, 2006
It said it inherited excessively generous nursing contracts from past hospital administrations, including the University of Massachusetts system, which ran the University Campus as the primary teaching hospital for the UMass Medical School until a 1998 merger created the nonprofit UMass Memorial. After this morning's settlement, the union said in a statement it was "successful in fighting off a number of contract concessions sought by management," including in the pension plan and health care... (Boston Globe)
UMass nurses set to strike Oct 25, 2006
It says it inherited excessively generous nursing contracts from past hospital administrations, including the University of Massachusetts system, which ran the University Campus as the primary teaching hospital for the UMass Medical School until a 1998 merger created the nonprofit UMass Memorial. Officials initially sought to freeze fixed pension benefits and move nurses to a defined-contribution retirement plan such as a 401(k). (Boston Globe -- Business)
Raytheon wins FAA pact for radar transmitters Oct 3, 2006
3b in economic activity The University of Massachusetts system generates about $4. 3 billion of economic activity a year, about twice its $2 billion budget, according to a study by the university. (Boston Globe)
UMass scholar shares Nobel for gene silencing Oct 3, 2006
Before its discovery, RNA interference, also called ``gene silencing," had perplexed other scientists. In 1990, for example, a scientist added a gene for purple pigmentation to petunias in hopes of making them more purple, but found instead that the flower turned white -- as if the pigment gene had been switched off. Mello and Fire observed a similar phenomenon when doing experiments on microscopic worms.In 1998, Mello and Fire co authored a seminal paper in the journal Nature that unraveled the... (Boston Globe -- Nation)
Democratic gubernatorial debate Sep 9, 2006
We can cultivate that kind of excellence at the University of Massachusetts system and in all of public higher ed and we had better get on with it because we are spending at the level of 47th in the nation right now, behind Mississippi and Alabama, when 85% of the graduates of higher ed stay right here after they graduate. Shaheen: That's right. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Jul 11, 2006
The book is about Whitey Bulger, a fugitive since 1995 wanted in connection with 19 murders, and his brother, William Bulger, former leader of the state Senate and president of the University of Massachusetts system. There are 348 holds on the book in the Old Colony Library Network, which includes Brockton. (The Enterprise, MA)
Children of illegal immigrants struggle for higher learning Jul 6, 2006
Schools listed as having large numbers of illegal immigrants included Fitchburg State College and schools in the University of Massachusetts system. Some schools, including Boston University, said they require illegal immigrants to apply as foreign students, who are asked to provide documentation showing they can afford to pay for college. (Boston Globe)
Reilly would invest $500m in UMass Jun 8, 2006
Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly plans to unveil an economic development proposal today that calls for investing $500 million in the University of Massachusetts system, with the aim of bringing it into the top 25 nationwide in research and development spending. The money -- $400 million in state funds and $100 million to be raised privately -- would be spent over five years under the direction of a panel of private and public sector advisers, according to an outline of the proposal obtained by... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Patrick calls on Democrats to play part Jun 6, 2006
Mr. Patrick in his speech and in interviews made at least two specific pledges to the Bristol County area: to push for commuter rail where many candidates had done so but reneged on the promise; and to merge the Southern New England School of Law with the University of Massachusetts system, a move that failed last year in a hailstorm of politics and recriminations. Sam Sutter, who is challenging Bristol County District Attorney Paul F. Walsh Jr., arrived early to work the crowd. (The Standard-Times, MA)
The state of education in Boston May 21, 2006
Prior to Northeastern, Freeland, 65, had been vice chancellor for academic affairs at the City University of New York, but spent the bulk of his career working in the University of Massachusetts system. In an interview with education editor Linda K. Wertheimer, they spoke about the past, present, and future of education in the Boston area. (Boston Globe -- Local)
House plan hikes spending by 5.7% Apr 11, 2006
House plan hikes spending by 5. 7% - The Boston Globe. (Boston Globe)
