Marty Meehan
@martymeehan.bsky.social
Serving as President of the University of Massachusetts System Since 2015 | Former U.S. Congressman '93-'07 | '78 UMass Lowell Alumnus | Born and Raised in Lowell, MA
The 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings are out, and I'm proud of what they show about UMass. UMass Amherst rose 5 spots to No. 24 among public universities, and No. 59 nationally. UMass Lowell climbed to No. 74 among publics, and UMass Boston jumped 12 spots to No. 106.
UMass is on the rise.🏆 The 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings are out, and campuses across the University of Massachusetts are climbing the ranks. See some highlights below! 👇
Like so many people, I remember exactly where I was on September 11, 2001. I was in Washington, D.C., serving in Congress when I heard the news. I remember the fear & uncertainty of that day & how difficult it was to comprehend what was happening. (1/3) www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/09/n...
‘We think it’s heading toward the Capitol.’ The chaos in Washington 25 years ago on 9/11. - The Boston Globe
The nation was deeply divided before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks brought Democrats and Republicans together. A quarter-century later, the political climate is even more toxic.
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Twenty-five years later, we remember September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed that day. We honor those we lost, those who answered the call to help, and the families, friends, and communities who came together to support one another through an unimaginable time.
Today, UMass Amherst celebrated the opening of its new $125 million Computer Science Laboratories, a new home for collaboration, discovery, and innovation. (1/4) @umassamherst.bsky.social www.umass.edu/news/article...
UMass Amherst Celebrates Opening of $125M Computer Science Laboratories Building | UMass Amherst
The Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences building is designed to train talent to fuel business growth and foster research collaborations that benefit the entire commonwealth.
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After more than six years of transformational leadership & service to our university, UMass Boston Chancellor Suárez-Orozco announced today that he will step down to focus his full efforts on climate resilience and the ethical development of AI. @umassboston.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2026/09...
UMass Boston’s chancellor to step down after leading campus through major evolution
Under his tenure, UMass Boston climbed the U.S. rankings of public research universities, earning top-tier status from the Carnegie Foundation in 2025. And he helped oversee a long-overdue $293 millio...
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Congrats to UMass Lowell professors Jose Godinez and Shakil Quayes, named 2026–27 Fulbright U.S. Scholars! Godinez heads to Spain, while Quayes travels to Bangladesh, expanding their research, building connections & sharing knowledge across borders. https://bit.ly/45Ql1EB
Two UMass Lowell Professors Named Fulbright U.S. Scholars | News
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UMass Amherst secured a $3.45 million NIH grant to fight bladder cancer recurrence. In partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, a UMass Amherst-led team will work to develop a new medical device-based design to prevent bladder cancer from returning. https://bit.ly/4h8xomD
Medical Device Technology for Bladder Cancer Treatment to be Developed by UMass Amherst-led Team | UMass Amherst
The NIH-supported translational project will explore preventing cancer recurrence by exfoliating the bladder lining to eliminate premalignant cells.
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For Regina Taylor, MPH, becoming the inaugural Huppert Community Health Scholar in Family Medicine is a meaningful milestone in her journey as a first-generation college student at UMass Chan Medical School. https://bit.ly/4bUUw4z @umasschan.bsky.social
Med student Regina Taylor named inaugural Huppert Community Health Scholar in Family Medicine
Huppert Community Health Scholar in Family Medicine program gives medical students the chance to engage in community health, engagement and leadership experiences for four years.
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Nearly 4,000 school-based health centers exist across the U.S., yet we still don't fully know how well they work. In the largest study of its kind ever conducted, Dr. Michelle Trivedi at UMass Chan just landed a $3.8 million NIH grant to find out. @umasschan.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4galXtF
UMass Chan leading national study on school-based health centers
Michelle Trivedi, MD’09, MPH, received a $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study school-based health centers.
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A $36,000 bid for a tour of Jay Leno’s famous garage became a meaningful tribute for Terry Atamian, who made the winning bid in honor of his late brother, Robbie. Proceeds will support a UMass Lowell scholarship for physical therapy students. https://bit.ly/4qwRiKy
Jay Leno Garage Tour Auction Raises Funds for Physical Therapy Students | News
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Giving back means creating opportunities for the next generation. UMass Lowell alum Ryan MacInnis ’13 is doing just that with a $50K gift to launch the Lowell Rising Endowment Fund, supporting scholarships for Lowell High graduates attending UMass Lowell. www.uml.edu/news/stories...
Young Alum Launches Endowment to Help Lowell High Grads Attend UML | News
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Massachusetts’ economic strength has always been closely tied to the strength of its colleges & universities. At UMass, we educate the workforce that powers our economy, conduct research that drives innovation & help build the industries of tomorrow. (1/3) www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/27/b...
Why the higher education crisis is also a workforce crisis - The Boston Globe
President Trump’s cuts to research funding threaten to shrink the pipeline of highly educated graduates that has long given Massachusetts a competitive edge over other states.
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Last week, UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen & I had the pleasure of bringing together UMass President’s Office employees for an evening of baseball, connection & appreciation at the Lowell Spinners game, recognizing the people who work so hard to fulfill our mission.
As we celebrate the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, we are reminded that democracy depends on an informed, engaged, and educated citizenry. (1/2)
Please join me in welcoming Dr. David McManus on his first day as Chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School! @umasschan.bsky.social www.umassmed.edu/news/article...
From medical student to chancellor: David McManus charts UMass Chan’s next chapter
David D. McManus, MD’02, ScM’12, MBA, has officially stepped into the role of chancellor of UMass Chan.
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Yesterday, I joined colleagues from the UMass President’s Office for our annual Employee Appreciation event. The work accomplished by this dedicated team often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt every day. Thank you for all that you do to strengthen the University of Massachusetts!
Congratulations to UMass Amherst's agricultural sciences and food science programs for once again being ranked among the top 10 in the world in the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings. @umassamherst.bsky.social www.wwlp.com/news/local-n...
UMass Amherst agricultural, food science programs again rank among world’s best
UMass Amherst’s agricultural sciences and food science programs have once again been ranked among the top 10 in the world in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities…
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UMass Amherst food scientists have developed BactiSee, a smartphone-based technology that detects bacterial contamination in about five minutes. Now advancing toward commercialization, the technology aims to improve how sanitation decisions are made. @umassamherst.bsky.social
Congratulations to Chancellor-elect Dr. David McManus, UMass Trustee David Brunelle, and Dr. Anastasia Khvorova of UMass Chan Medical School on being named to the Worcester Business Journal's 2026 Power 100 list! 🔗 wbjournal.com/article/wbj-... @umasschan.bsky.social @wbjournal.bsky.social
WBJ names Power 100 for 2026
The two main criteria for inclusion on WBJ’s Power 100 are: How much power does a Central Massachusetts professional hold, and how do they use it?
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Five Campuses. One Class of 2026. 🎓 Take a look back on this commencement season across the UMass campuses. Congratulations to the entire UMass Class of 2026! 🎉 @umassamherst.bsky.social @umassboston.bsky.social @umasschan.bsky.social @martymeehan.bsky.social
I appreciated the opportunity to join Jon Keller on Keller At Large to discuss higher education, federal funding uncertainty, and why philanthropy is more important than ever to UMass’ mission. Thank you to Jon Keller and the WBZ team for the thoughtful conversation. @uofmass.bsky.social
At UMass, philanthropy is a lifeline to our mission — expanding access to education, supporting student financial aid, advancing groundbreaking research, and ensuring UMass remains a leading economic and educational force in Massachusetts.
In my 2026 State of the University message, I reflect on the extraordinary momentum across our campuses and what makes UMass so powerful: our people, purpose, and impact. www.linkedin.com/pulse/2026-s...
This weekend's dedication of the Martin T. Meehan Student Center at UMass Lowell was incredibly meaningful to me and my family, and I'm grateful to Chancellor Julie Chen and the UMass Board of Trustees for this honor. (1/2) whdh.com/news/univers...
University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan honored with name added to UMass Lowell building - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan was honored at an event at UMass Lowell on Saturday that announced University Crossing, home<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=...
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Congratulations to Professor Li-Jun Ma at UMass Amherst on being named the 2026 recipient of the Mahoney Life Sciences Prize—an extraordinary recognition of research advancing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. @umassamherst.bsky.social www.umass.edu/news/article...
UMass Amherst Molecular Biologist Li-Jun Ma Wins 2026 Mahoney Life Sciences Prize | UMass Amherst
Ma has been honored for her pioneering work on the fungal pathogen behind the banana “apocalypse” and other catastrophic fungal diseases.
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I'm pleased to see GBH News highlight the appointment of Chancellor-elect Dr. David McManus as the next Chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School. @gbhnews.bsky.social @umasschan.bsky.social
Massachusetts families are looking for a college education that is both high-quality & within reach. Our UMass campuses are delivering on that, expanding access, driving groundbreaking research & preparing students for careers that power our economy. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/08/m...
Six tips for getting the most out of a public university education in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
While the appeal of a prestigious private college degree persists, there are perks to going the public route.
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I'm proud to share that UMass Amherst has received a $1.5M gift from the estate of Caroline Hill Horvitz to endow a professorship in her honor—strengthening the humanities, supporting exceptional faculty, and expanding student opportunity. @umassamherst.bsky.social www.umass.edu/news/article...
UMass Amherst Receives $1.5 Million Gift from Estate of Late Classics Lecturer Caroline Hill Horvitz to Endow Professorship in Her Honor | UMass Amherst
Jeffrey Horvitz, father of Caroline H. Horovitz and executor of her estate, has pledged $1.5 million to establish the Caroline H. Horvitz Professorship in Mediterranean Archaeology in the College of H...
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A proud alumnus. A dedicated physician-researcher. A proven leader. Dr. David McManus has been named the next chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School. (1/3) @umasschan.bsky.social www.massachusetts.edu/news/UMassCh...
Dr. David D. McManus ’02MD, ’12ScM appointed chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School
BOSTON – Dr. David D. McManus, MD, ScM, EMBA, FACP, FAHA, FHRS, a UMass Chan alumnus, renowned clinical and research cardiologist and expert in digital medicine, who has served as the Richard M. Haida...
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