Disability Services and student accommodations

Moose Hoagland Connector Contributor Colleges in Massachusetts provide a vast amount of accommodations for students, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Disability Services provides accommodations to students with disabilities. Students, Disability Services, and professors… Continue Reading →

Bridging the gap: commuter involvement

Nina Hernandez Connector Contributor UMass Lowell is home to thousands of undergraduate commuter students. According to the 2023-2024 UMass Lowell Common Data Set, 7,400 students live off campus and commute. That is 61% of the total undergraduate student population. However, commuter students make… Continue Reading →

Cultivating safety and support on campus

Olivia Descilien Connector Contributor To foster an inclusive and supportive campus environment, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is taking the steps necessary to create a safe space where both students and staff can feel valued, respected and supported.  The university’s commitment is… Continue Reading →

Music professor Alan Williams releases new single

(Photo courtesy of Alan Williams) “Somewhere There’s a Train” cover art Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor  Dr. Alan Williams, Coordinator of Music Business & Musicianship at UMass Lowell, released his newest single, “Somewhere There’s a Train,” on Friday, Feb. 20, along with an accompanying music video.  Q: What went into the creative process?  A: “Somewhere There’s a Train” is part of a new album coming… Continue Reading →