Tag: education

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Lowell as the first Learning City in the US: UMass Lowell is Taking Advantage of the Classroom Without Walls

March 8, 2026

(Photo courtesy of https://www.lowellma.gov) “Lowell, Massachusetts, Becomes First U.S. City Named a UNESCO Learning City” Emerson Tully Connector Contributor “Lowell being designated by UNESCO as the first Learning City in the U.S. is a wonderful achievement for the city, UMass Lowell, and all educators in the community. This puts Lowell on the global map as a place where learning, understanding,… Read More Lowell as the first Learning City in the US: UMass Lowell is Taking Advantage of the Classroom Without Walls

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UMass Lowell students and staff reflect on Coburn Hall

May 3, 2025

(Photo courtesy of RFS Engineering) “Coburn Hall is home to UMass Lowell’s education and psychology departments.” Shishir Javali Connector Staff Coburn Hall is the oldest building on the UMass Lowell campus. It houses classrooms, study spaces and two departments: psychology and education. Students and faculty differ on how they like the building, but both agree… Read More UMass Lowell students and staff reflect on Coburn Hall

— News, Politics —

Harvard’s billion-dollar fight with Trump could reshape UMass Lowell’s future

April 29, 2025

(Photo courtesy of AP) “Harvard University community rally on April 17th.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor On April 21st, Harvard University sued the Trump administration over its sweeping cuts of more than $2 billion in federal funds. With more than $9 billion at risk in total, it’s the sharpest confrontation yet in a campaign by the… Read More Harvard’s billion-dollar fight with Trump could reshape UMass Lowell’s future

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President Trump’s “Ending Radical Indoctrination” executive order changes K-12 education in a novel way

March 25, 2025

(Image Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Coburn Hall, home of the UML School of Education” Jack Vollaro and Elaine Costa Connector Contributors In January, President Trump signed an executive order intent on “ending radical indoctrination” in education nationwide. Executive Order 14190, passed nine days into the President’s second term, outlines proposed changes to how schools discuss… Read More President Trump’s “Ending Radical Indoctrination” executive order changes K-12 education in a novel way

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Alumni Spotlight: Bahara Hussaini

February 27, 2024

(Photo courtesy of X) “Bahara Hussaini presenting her Master’s Thesis” Nicholas Ewing Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s Peace and Conflict Studies program has helped students from around the world be equipped with the skills of conflict resolution. Bahara Hussaini from Afghanistan graduated from UMass Lowell in 2023. She was accepted into Kabul University to study English… Read More Alumni Spotlight: Bahara Hussaini

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School committee members call for National Guard intervention at Brockton High School

February 27, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Business Khabar) “Brockton High School entrance sign.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor On February 15, 2024, four members of the Brockton School Committee called for military intervention at Brockton High School. In a letter sent to Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, the members urged Sullivan to request that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey deploy the… Read More School committee members call for National Guard intervention at Brockton High School

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The Department of Education faces possible abolishment

February 20, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Community College Daily) “U.S. Department of Education building.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor In the wake of recent political tensions in the United States, Republican leaders and Republican presidential candidates have brought up a familiar proposition: the abolishment of the Department of Education. This has been especially pervasive in current political ideology as… Read More The Department of Education faces possible abolishment