Professor starts petition that calls for name change of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) A wide-shot of the Mark and Elisa Saab emerging technologies and innovation center Ashley Rose Rivera Connector Editor Maia Gil’Adi, an assistant professor of English specializing in Latinx literature and culture at UMass Lowell, has… Continue Reading →

UMass Lowell’s task force on sexual harassment hosts forum for students to share their experiences

(Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Aaron Robinson  Ashley Rose Rivera Connector Editors UMass Lowell’s task force on sexual harassment hosted a listening session in order for students to voice their concerns with either experiences they had with sexual harassment/assault or policies… Continue Reading →

Alumni spotlight: Veteran earns accounting degree proves it is never too late to go back

(Photo courtesy of Jonathan Perez) Ashley Rose Rivera Connector editor A member of UMass Lowell’s 2014 graduating class, Jonathan Perez holds more than just the title of an alumni. He is a veteran, husband and father in his daily life… Continue Reading →

UMass Lowell students attend Boston’s Youth Climate Strike

Brigid Archibald and Ashley Rose Rivera Connector Editors  “I want to build a movement that powers our society with love,” said Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, an ecological and social justice activist, who spoke to the group of nearly 7,000 students and… Continue Reading →