2019 Top Story
- Archives -‘Pathways of Promise’ campaign exceeds $250 million goal to support UMass Medical School
In concluding the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the history of UMass Medical School, Chancellor Michael F. Collins has announced that the Medical School surpassed its $250 million goal, raising $279 million in philanthropic gifts and pledges from individuals, corporations and foundations.
Emotional ceremony marks first white coats for School of Medicine Class of 2023
The School of Medicine Class of 2023 at UMass Medical School donned their white coats for the first time in a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, Sept. 13, under a tent on the campus green, as the first-year medical students accepted the mantle of the medical profession.
2019 Investiture Ceremony honors four named professors and their benefactors
Justin A. Maykel, MD; Beth A. McCormick, PhD; Lawrence M. Rhein, MD, MPH; and Celia A. Schiffer, PhD, were invested into named professorships at a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 12 at UMass Medical School, thanks to the generous support of donors.
Convocation 2019: Chancellor Collins launches strategic plan, ‘IMPACT 2025’
In his annual Convocation address to the UMass Medical School community, Chancellor Michael F. Collins announced the creation of the UMMS strategic plan, “IMPACT 2025,” and honored four faculty members for exemplary teaching, scholarship, clinical excellence and service.
GSBS recognizes 57 students for achieving milestone in biomedical sciences graduate training
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences honored newly qualified PhD candidates with a formal ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11, marking the transition from classroom-based learning to candidacy for a doctoral degree.
GSN welcomes 30 Graduate Entry Pathway students into nursing
Thirty graduate students marked an educational and professional milestone at their Graduate Entry Pathway Pinning Ceremony held at UMass Medical School on Monday, Sept. 9.
Convocation ceremonies to celebrate campus accomplishments at UMass Medical School
The UMass Medical School community will gather this week to celebrate accomplishments and officially launch the new academic year. Four distinguished faculty members will be invested as named professors, students from all three schools will be honored and the chancellor will deliver a Convocation address.
Hookworm infection may cause cognitive impairment earlier than thought
Human hookworm infection, even at low levels for short periods of time, can cause rapid, acute and measurable cognitive impairments in spatial memory among a mammalian animal model, according to new research from the lab of Raffi Aroian, PhD.
Dorothy Schafer honored by Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has recognized Dorothy P. Schafer, PhD, for exceptional research of the role of microglia in regulating neural circuit structure and function as it relates to mental illness.
UMass Medical School helps equip young Worcester students for new school year
Dozens of UMass Medical School staff greeted elementary school students at three Worcester Public Schools on Tuesday morning, welcoming them to a new school year and providing them with backpacks full of school supplies.
