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[University of Massachusetts @UMass]

Join bestselling author Ann Patchett, one of today's most celebrated literary voices, for a special virtual conversation hosted by @UMassLowell on July 16 centered on her new novel, "Whistler."

Secure your spot: https://t.co/tB2prkyb2I

[Marty Meehan @MartyMeehan]

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, I'm proud to reflect on a year of extraordinary progress across @UMass. From 21,000+ graduates to a new chancellor at @UMassChan, our community continues to make an impact across Massachusetts.

Read more: https://t.co/o4VaWjctbA

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@UMassChan's Global Health Pathway is expanding, adding new opportunities in Ghana and Armenia. Faculty and staff recently traveled to both countries to provide health assessments and support community health fairs.

https://t.co/DUxi1uUUMO

[Marty Meehan @MartyMeehan]

Please join me in welcoming Dr. David McManus on his first day as Chancellor of @UMassChan Medical School! (1/4)

https://t.co/buu4YPBZjQ

[University of Massachusetts @UMass]

Today, we welcome Chancellor David McManus as he officially begins his tenure leading @UMassChan Medical School!

[UMass Chan Medical School @UMassChan]

The next chapter of UMass Chan Medical School has officially begun. Today, Monday, June 29, David D. McManus, MD’02, ScM’12, MBA, stepped into the role of chancellor, becoming the first alumnus to lead the institution. Get to know him here: https://t.co/Bj9ygnhvsl

#UMass @UMass

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A $10M state investment is helping strengthen the future of primary care in Massachusetts. The new scholarship program will support @UMassChan students pursuing family medicine in exchange for serving underserved communities across the Commonwealth.

https://t.co/ZOGQnX15gG

[Marty Meehan @MartyMeehan]

From advancing strategic initiatives to supporting our campuses, the President’s Office team plays a vital role in helping UMass fulfill its mission. I'm deeply grateful for the talent, professionalism & commitment our employees bring to their work every day. (2/2)

[Marty Meehan @MartyMeehan]

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of joining 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 across our university system. (1/2)

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@UMassAmherst’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 rankings.

https://t.co/ZjgG2nYX1q

[UMass Chan Medical School @UMassChan]

MD/PhD student Jayne Vogelzang will be sworn in as UMass Chan’s newest student representative on the @UMass Board of Trustees on July 1. Get to know her here: https://t.co/Qw3xEj7Kmw

#UMass #UMassChan #StudentTrustee @UMassMDPhD

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Congratulations to @UMassBoston graduate Rafaela Astudillo '26, winner of the @BCBSMA Bluebikes design contest! Starting today, riders across Boston can spot her bike wrap celebrating the city's diverse communities as part of #Boston250.

https://t.co/rtVxnKC6Uz

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Today, we join the nation in commemorating Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, reflection & celebration of freedom. That spirit guides our work every day, honoring the strength, perseverance & countless contributions of Black Americans through education, research & public service.

[UMass Chan Medical School @UMassChan]

PhD candidate Rebekka Anderson has received a grant from the @NIH to support her research on how mutations in transporter proteins impact calcium wave intervals and how they could be linked to gout, a severe form of inflammatory arthritis: https://t.co/MGK8qcVYUd #NIH #PhDTwitter

[Marty Meehan @MartyMeehan]

Congratulations to @UMassAmherst'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.

🔗https://t.co/8BEepLgFQW

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Researchers at @UMassChan Medical School have developed a gene-silencing therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The research is advancing toward clinical application, marking an important step forward in RNA-based medicine and vision science.

https://t.co/Y0OW2v2zhf

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How much carbon do Massachusetts wetlands absorb and release?

With nearly $500K in state funding, researchers at @UMassAmherst are establishing a statewide carbon baseline to support wetland conservation, restoration, and climate resilience efforts.

https://t.co/BRAcxr10Qu

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A $396,415 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation at @UMassD will help launch a campus-wide career ecosystem that integrates career competencies into all academic programs & expands access to career development opportunities for all students.

https://t.co/KS6XmAwtjl

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@UMassLowell engineering students traveled to the Dominican Republic to design & install solar power systems for a local school & three homes without reliable electricity—applying classroom learning to expand access to sustainable energy. @UMLEngineering

https://t.co/wTyfNDHBHK

[Marty Meehan @MartyMeehan]

Today, I was proud to join colleagues, community leaders, and partners in Gloucester to cut the ribbon on the Ann-Margaret Ferrante Living Lab for Marine Science & Education at the @UMassAmherst Gloucester Marine Station. (1/6)

https://t.co/xeKGKPG9Vr

[UMass Dartmouth @UMassD]

Celebrating the extraordinary Class of 2026!🎓 Congratulations to our graduates on this incredible achievement. We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you!

Watch the full extended highlights here!🎥https://t.co/QTDuRFohmb