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University of Massachusetts retweeted
Jun 12
Today, I was proud to join colleagues, community leaders, and partners in Gloucester to cut the ribbon on the Ann-Margaret Ferrante Living Lab for Marine Science & Education at the @UMassAmherst Gloucester Marine Station. (1/6)
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
May 30
Celebrating the extraordinary Class of 2026!🎓 Congratulations to our graduates on this incredible achievement. We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you!
Watch the full extended highlights here!🎥m.youtube.com/watch?v=HoHCY7…
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
Jun 10
Congratulations to @UMassLowell Chancellor Julie Chen on being named to The Boston Globe's 2026 Tech Power Players list. This recognition reflects her extraordinary leadership & commitment to advancing innovation, research & economic opportunity.
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
Jun 9
Yesterday, I was honored to join family, friends, colleagues, @MassGovernor Healey, Mayor Wu, and Congressmen McGovern and Neal in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank. (1/3) @RepMcGovern @RepRichardNeal
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
Chancellor Michael F. Collins is stepping down as chancellor at the end of the month after 19 years—the longest tenure for a UMass chancellor. Watch the video tribute that was shown at Commencement: direc.to/oHok
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The Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Global Health Pathway has expanded to include Ghana and Armenia. Read about how @UMassChan students and faculty are providing health assessments and staffing community health fairs abroad: direc.to/oJC9 #nursing #GlobalHealth
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
Jun 8
Congratulations to Chancellor-elect Dr. David McManus, UMass Trustee David Brunelle, and Dr. Anastasia Khvorova of @UMassChan Medical School on being named to the @WBJournal's 2026 Power 100 list!
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Congrats to @UMassBoston Professor Katherine Dafforn, co-founder of Living Seawalls, for being named a 2026 Boston Climate Leader for pioneering 3D-printed concrete panels that create marine habitat and boost coastal resilience.
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
Jun 6
Sixty years after RFK's "Ripple of Hope" speech, its message remains as relevant as ever. Below, I reflect on its enduring legacy, UMass' ties to South Africa's struggle for democracy & how universities prepare the next generation to make a difference.
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
"Never forget that medicine is fundamentally about humanity."
Watch Commencement 2026 recap and then read about venture capitalist, scientist and philanthropist Gerald Chan’s message to the @UMassChan Classes of 2026: direc.to/oJNX
#fbf #UMassChan2026 #UMass @UMass
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A head start on college can make all the difference. We're proud that UMass Early College is helping expand access to higher education as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands Early College opportunities across Massachusetts.
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Five Campuses. One Class of 2026. 🎓
Take a look back on this commencement season across the UMass campuses. Congratulations to the entire UMass Class of 2026! 🎉
@UMassAmherst @UMassBoston @UMassD @UMassLowell @UMassChan @UMassLaw
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Lowell-based Craic Sauce is showing how creativity and local partnerships can fuel success in this @BostonGlobe story.
@UMassLowell is proud to be among the company’s community partners, growing peppers on campus for a special Mill City Red edition.
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This summer, Worcester high school students will step into the world of medicine through MD CAMP—a free, two-week immersive program led by @UMassChan Medical School students featuring simulations, clinical skills, and mentorship.
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ALT Four UMass Chan Medical School students stand together at the bottom of a stairway inside a building on campus.
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
May 26
It is with great sadness that we honor the passing of former Chair of the UMass Board of Trustees and Urban League of Springfield President Henry M. Thomas III, who spent his life working to transform the lives of young people by fostering equity and opportunity for all.
ALT Former Chair of the UMass Board of Trustees and Urban League of Springfield President Henry M. Thomas III standing with his family, and UMass President Marty Meehan, and UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes in the Henry M. Thomas III Center.
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
May 26
I appreciated the opportunity to join Jon Keller on Keller At Large to discuss higher education, federal funding uncertainty, and why philanthropy is more important than ever to @UMass’ mission. Thank you to Jon Keller and the WBZ team for the thoughtful conversation. @wbz
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
May 22
#UMassDartmouth celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during four Commencement ceremonies, honoring over 1,800 graduates! #UMassDGrad
Read more here!⤵️ brnw.ch/21x2Kef
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
May 23
Roll credits, Corsairs 🎓🫶🏼
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
As we observe Memorial Day, we pause to honor the @UMassAmherst alumni and members of our community who gave their lives in service to the nation. Their courage, dedication, and legacy will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸
ALT A stately brick building with classical columns stands under a cloudy sky. An American flag is at half-mast on a white flagpole in front of the building. A circular arrangement of yellow and purple flowers surrounds the base of the flagpole, set upon a well-maintained grassy lawn.
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University of Massachusetts retweeted
May 25
Today, @UMassBoston lights up our iconic Integrated Sciences Complex (ISC) in red, white, & blue in honor of Memorial Day ❤️🤍💙. We remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. #MemorialDay
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