Serena Morris Connector Contributor One feature of UMass Lowell that sets it apart from most other universities is its multiple academic campuses. The two campuses allow students to be exposed to a variety of environments and experiences, but students say the division may make it harder to form a cohesive campus community. North Campus, home to…
How are students’ eating habits affected by attending college?
Charles Che Guevara Connector Contributor Students say they have changed their routines because of classes. Lunches aren’t scheduled anymore, and the consistent workflow of high school has changed to a day-to-day work schedule meaning free time to eat fluctuates too, they say. Administrators say they want to help students by pointing to campus resources that…
Resources for commuter students at UMass Lowell
Annalee Barbar Connector Contributor Transportation Services, Student and Family Support Services and The Solution Center described resources available to commuter students, including parking and shuttle services, off-campus housing support and assistance with financial aid, billing, class registration and transcripts. With 63% of undergraduate students commuting, according to 2019 University data, these resources play an essential role in supporting students’ daily needs.…
UMass Lowell College Democrats lobby for bills in Washington D.C.
(Photo courtesy of Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan/Emily Lindtveit) The UMass Lowell College Democrats with Representative Lori Trahan Emily Lindtveit Connector Staff March 6, 2026, was a snowy one for those up in Lowell, but for a small group of students, this day offered something a little more political; lobbying at the U.S. capital. From…
UMass Lowell opens “One Flea Spare”
Aaliyah Afolabi Connector Contributor This March comes a play of intense emotions rooted in fear, survival and desire to the corners of Mahoney Hall. Through March 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. and March 29 at 2 p.m., the Theater Studies Program of UMass Lowell will be presenting Naomi Wallace’s “One Flea Spare.” This play is set…
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 collaborate to apply accommodations to classes. The IDEA Act, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,…
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 up a small amount when it comes to student involvement in on-campus events and activities.…
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 reflected in the five pillars of excellence, specifically prioritizing one of the commitments to create…
