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Construction workers finish up some of the ongoing campus construction. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass Boston quad to begin opening in January
Students circle around K-9 Beacon for photos before his swearing-in ceremony in the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Comfort K-9 Beacon officially joins the UMass Boston Police Department
Fourth annual BLM Day: ‘Black to the Future’
The Mass Media incorrectly reports regarding Israel-Palestine conflict
The co-director of the LTSS Center, Mark A. Cohen, poses for a picture. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
UMass Boston students and staff embrace gerontology
Construction workers finish up some of the ongoing campus construction. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
UMass Boston quad to begin opening in January
Students circle around K-9 Beacon for photos before his swearing-in ceremony in the Campus Center. Photo by Georgia Berry / Production Editor.
Comfort K-9 Beacon officially joins the UMass Boston Police Department
Fourth annual BLM Day: ‘Black to the Future’
The Mass Media incorrectly reports regarding Israel-Palestine conflict
The co-director of the LTSS Center, Mark A. Cohen, poses for a picture. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
UMass Boston students and staff embrace gerontology
Campus activism heats up: UMass Amherst student protestors arrested
Students attending the Rally for Sayed Faisal in Cambridge. Photo courtesy of James Cerone/ Mass Media Staff.  
Boston community members seek justice for Sayed Arif Faisal
Seniors enjoying the 100-day countdown festivities in the campus center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff. 
The countdown to the 2023 graduation comes with mixed emotions
A group of friends hanging out in the open office space of the Campus Center. Photo by Caitlin Feest (She/Her) / Mass Media Contributor. 
The City of Boston and UMass Boston celebrate Black History Month
Image of student in the Peninsula Lobby. Photo by Olivia Reid (She/Her) / Photography Editor. 
How is the housing crisis making college students anxious?
Art and English BA 2011, Middle and Secondary Education MA 2013
Amanda Huff Learned to Push Herself while Making the Yearbook
Theater and Communications, 2010
Samantha Rincon’s Dream Job at Disney Quest
English, 2009
Ryan Thomas Books Appearances for Pro Athletes
History and Political Science, 2009
Arts and Events Council Plants Career Seeds for Mike Metzger
Communications (UMass Amherst), 2009
Deanna Elliot Leads Arts Publication for High Schoolers Across the Commonwealth
Men’s hockey players mid face-off during a home game. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s hockey breaks into groove… briefly
Women’s hockey falls at Codfish Bowl against Amherst College’s Mammoths
Sophomore Kayla Jackson shooting the ball. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Women’s basketball’s draining from downtown in recent hot streak
Junior Ish Fofana dribbles the ball against Rivier University on Nov. 28. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Men’s basketball struggles as they drop three more
Cross Country graphic of athletes: Jimmy Cannon, Jacqueline Earner and Rob Cannon. Photo by Michael Vesci, courtesy of Beacons Athletics.
Cross Country athletes get feet warmed up for upcoming winter track season
Women’s hockey forward Liz Kramp advances with the puck. / Photo from Beacons Athletics.
Women’s hockey outlasted as Golden Bears break hearts
Men’s basketball at a home game at the end of their 2022-2023 season. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Men’s basketball hopes this season will be a layup
Hitter Mya Perron spikes the ball during a home game. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Volleyball comes out on top senior night as the season’s end approaches
Men’s hockey forward Kolye Bankauskas advances on the ice / Photo from Beacons Athletics.
Men’s hockey levels the ice against Curry College
Midfielder Andrea Rivera kicks the ball against Rhode Island College on Oct. 31. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Women’s soccer falls short in LEC tournament
Illustration of Bruins’ right winger Trent Frederic. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Don’t poke the bear: Bruins fans have nothing to worry about
Men’s March Madness Final Four features one of the most unique lineups ever
Image of a stadium. Image sourced from CalMatters.  
With another Super Bowl in the books, what’s next for football?
What’s next for Team USA after the World Cup?
Buffalo Bills’ quarterback, Josh Allen, in a game against the Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. on Sept. 26, 2021.
The race to the top of the NFL’s AFC East
Illustration of Patriots’ linebacker, Matthew Judon. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Is the Patriots’ season a lost cause already?
Men’s soccer faces off against Eastern Nazarene during a game on Sept. 21. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics
Men’s soccer has a bittersweet week
Forward Kaylee Haynes moves to kick the ball at Sept. 19 game against Curry College. Photo by Salt Lake Photo Company / Beacon Athletics.
Women’s soccer rebounds after tough tournament bout
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball to the opponents in the women’s volleyball game on Sept. 20. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Contributor.
Volleyball wins two out of three at UMass Dartmouth Invitational
Lauren Westlund spikes the ball during against Saint Joseph’s College. Photo by Beacon Athletics.
Volleyball is on fire after three straight sweeps
Michelle Borges’ journey as an Economics graduate researcher
Doja Cat on the Scarlet Tour. Photo by Theo Wargo.
Doja paints the town red on her Boston stop on her Scarlet Tour
Fans attending a concert at Roadrunner in Boston, MA. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Petey calls Boston ‘paradise’ after taking it over during ‘USA’ tour
A vase from the Ancient Greek exhibit at MFA. Photo submitted by Anuoluwapo Mokuolu / Mass Media Contributor.
MFA Boston: Art, history and cultural exploration
A shopper looks at different paints for their next DIY project. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Make your gifts this holiday season
Doja Cat on the Scarlet Tour. Photo by Theo Wargo.
Doja paints the town red on her Boston stop on her Scarlet Tour
Fans attending a concert at Roadrunner in Boston, MA. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
Petey calls Boston ‘paradise’ after taking it over during ‘USA’ tour
Fans attending a concert at Roadrunner in Boston, MA. Photo by Olivia Reid/ Photography Editor.
The legend of Puff Sullivan continues
A student listens to 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
It’s been waiting for you: Welcome to ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’
Yves Tumor takes over Roadrunner on Oct 5. Photo submitted by Carmellite Chamblin.
Yves Tumor, Monarch of Experimental Sound, Rocks Boston
A student browses through Netflix. Photo by Saichand Chowdary / Mass Media Staff.
“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is a delight for comic and movie fans alike
True stories shine at GlobeDocs film festival
A student watches “Ahsoka” during their free time in the dorm.Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Why you should watch Ahsoka (and all of Star Wars)
A student watches a horror movie in the Campus Center. Photo by Dong Woo Im / Mass Media Staff.
Frightful flicks that you might not have heard of
Movies to get you in the spooky spirit
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Locals of the Boston area stop in to enjoy some of their favorites at Phin Coffee House.
Get your coffee fix around the city
A patron exits the Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, located on John F. Kennedy Street in Cambridge, Mass. on Friday, April 7, 2022.
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe: a busy college student’s dream dining spot
Cristina Miranda, Emily Huckins, and Lucy Camarata (L-R) sit for lunch in Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston on March 15, 2022.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe: a must for brunch
Food truck Fridays
South End Pita, known for their pita sandwiches & other Mediterranean staples. Photo by Colin Tsuboi/ Mass Media Staff
South End Pita: Must try Mediterranean Cuisine
Buy fresh produce this summer at Boston Farmers’ Markets
After a long first day of classes, a student de-stresses with some light yoga in her room.
How to practice mindful living
A student takes time to journal the day after her move into the residence halls on Thursday.
Prioritizing mental health for the new semester
In front of University Hall, a student takes time to plan out her busy semester schedule.
Preparing for stress
Michelle Borges’ journey as an Economics graduate researcher
The UMass Boston Breakers pose for a photo after their win of first place at a regional competition. Photo submitted by Aidan Phuong / Mass Media Contributor.
UMass Boston Breakers are triumphant at Battle for Boston
Alondra Bobadilla poses for a picture. Photo submitted by Alondra Bobadilla.
Alondra Bobadilla’s trajectory from Poet Laureate to law
Research archivist Jessica Holden shows off archives from the UMass Boston collection. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff.
Jessica Holden connects students to the university archives
Students play pool in The Wave located on the first floor of the Campus Center. Photo by Olivia Reid / Photography Editor.
Get into game Fridays with Tabletop Club
The Palestinian people are not their government
The disturbing rise of antisemitism on college campuses
Engage or enrage: Inaction speaks louder than outrage
Murals in Jerusalem. Photo by Naomi Bethune / Opinions Writer.
Remembering the other Jerusalem
How to be a freedom fighter
Composite map of North America.
Is political isolationism a good idea?
Growth, lessons, and what sophomore year taught me
Why do people love horror?
What COVID-19 taught us
The fall of Tulsi Gabbard
The disturbing rise of antisemitism on college campuses
Engage or enrage: Inaction speaks louder than outrage
How to be a freedom fighter
UMass Boston: Diverse for all, exclusive for some
Students hanging out in the Queer Student Center located in the Campus Center. Photo by Colin Tsuboi / Mass Media Staff
Rainbow capitalism: The good, the bad and the complicated
An obituary for Santa Claus. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Festive father of Christmas, Santa Claus, dies aged 1,242
A poster of four penguins called the “Teenage Mutant Brother Friends.” Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Bummer, dude! ‘Teenage Mutant Brother Friends’ charged with assault
Ask Bobby #21: Existential Seagulls
Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco yells into his phone. Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
Chancellor canceled: ‘Heck! I don’t believe in Santa!’
A poster for “Rat-HatcRoonie: The Movie.” Illustration by Bianca Oppedisano / Mass Media Staff.
‘Rat-Hat Roonie: The Movie’ puts the rat back in the hat of Boston’s film scene
Ask Bobby #21: Existential Seagulls
Ask Bobby #20: How was your Thanksgiving?
Ask Bobby #19: You doing okay?
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #18: Ideal first dates
Written by Joe DiPersio (He/Him) and illustrated by Bianca Oppedisano (She/Her) / Mass Media Staff
Ask Bobby #17: Tapping into Wheatley’s power
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For Motley, A Last Hurrah

Gintautas Dumcius and Devin Bramhall
June 7, 2005

At Graduation, 2,600 Embark on ‘New Journey’

Gintautas Dumcius and Devin Bramhall
June 7, 2005

Column: Students and the Press

Gintautas Dumcius
February 4, 2005
Chancellor Motley, Whither CPCS?

Committee Narrows Number of Chancellor Candidates

Gintautas Dumcius
January 31, 2005

Author(s) of Liberty

Gintautas Dumcius
January 28, 2005
A decline in enrollment is a main factor in forcing administrators to cancel classes for next semester.

With Low Enrollment, Fewer Spring Classes Expected

Gintautas Dumcius
December 17, 2004

Rotting Infrastructure Takes Priority As Retrofit Splits

Gintautas Dumcius
December 10, 2004

Wilson: Campus Infrastructure Must Be Fixed

Gintautas Dumcius
December 10, 2004

CPCS Dean Search Underway

Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2004
Interim Chancellor J. Keith Motley

Search Committee Drops Motley’s ‘R’

Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2004
Interim Chancellor Keith Motley and Trustee Karl White talk before the UMass Board of Trustees meets to discuss the controversial issue of creating a public law school.

Wilson Pushes For UMass Law School

Gintautas Dumcius
November 19, 2004

Chancellor Search Committee Holds Open Forums

Gintautas Dumcius
November 19, 2004

Open Forum Nov. 15 for Chancellor Search

Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2004
Provost Paul Fonteyn, Dean Edmund Beard, and state Senator Jo Ann Sprague

After Gora, Legislative Outreach Continues

Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2004

English Prof Testifies In Court

Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2004
Interim Chancellor J. Keith Motley

Confidentiality Considered Key In Chancellor Search

Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2004

Trustees To Hear Law School Proposal

Gintautas Dumcius
November 4, 2004

CPCS, Fonteyn Talk Dean Search

Gintautas Dumcius
October 27, 2004

C-SPAN Election Bus Tours UMB

Gintautas Dumcius
October 27, 2004

Sparks Fly Over CPCS Dean Ad

Gintautas Dumcius
October 19, 2004

University Pushes Ahead With Capital Plan

Gintautas Dumcius
October 19, 2004

The Hunt is On: Chancellor Search Committee Picked, Ready

Gintautas Dumcius
October 13, 2004
Emphasis Put On Research With New Hire

Emphasis Put On Research With New Hire

Gintautas Dumcius
October 13, 2004

Faculty Blast Race Report

Gintautas Dumcius
October 7, 2004

NEASC Self-Study Draft in Discussion

Gintautas Dumcius
October 6, 2004

Faculty Offer Suggestions To Slow Student Attrition

Gintautas Dumcius
October 6, 2004

$12.5M: UMass Boston Receives Government Grant

Gintautas Dumcius
October 6, 2004

Firm To Be Hired For Chancellor Search

Gintautas Dumcius
September 29, 2004

Race Report: No Evidence of Discrimination

Gintautas Dumcius
September 28, 2004

Nigerian President Cancels Trip to UMB

Gintautas Dumcius and Jessica Jones
September 28, 2004
Provost Paul Fonteyn

University Mega-Structure Deteriorating

Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004

Big Fisherman Stories

Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004
Chancellor Keith Motley embraces Carol Hardy Fanta, director of the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, after his convocation speech. Motley´s mother is pictured in the foreground.

Motley Adds His Own ‘R’: ‘Renewal’

Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004

Cancer Still #1 Health Concern, Especially for Minorities

Gintautas Dumcius
September 22, 2004
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, right, with President George W. Bush, at a July 2003 summit in Nigeria. Obasanjo is expected to give a speech at UMass Boston that will mention the Sudanese crisis.

Nigerian President Expected To Speak on Sudan at UMB

Gintautas Dumcius
September 15, 2004

Corrections, Nantucket, and UMass Alumni Club

Gintautas Dumcius
September 14, 2004

UMass Expands Ties With German Universities

Gintautas Dumcius
September 14, 2004
Interim Chancellor Keith Motley, about to address international students at their orientation.

Motley Settles In To Interim

Gintautas Dumcius
September 8, 2004

Motley’s Goal Remains Chancellorship or Presidency

Gintautas Dumcius
September 8, 2004

Donald Trump Live

Gintautas Dumcius
September 7, 2004
Interim

Chancellor Search In Early Stages

Gintautas Dumcius
September 1, 2004
UMass President Wilson called UMass the indispensable university.

UMass President Wilson Explains It All

Gintautas Dumcius
September 1, 2004

NEASC Evaluation Chief Tours Campus

Gintautas Dumcius
September 1, 2004
Newly appointed Interim Chancellor J. Keith Motley, with Provost Paul Fonteyn (inset).

Motley Gets the Nod

Gintautas Dumcius
July 15, 2004
UMass President Wilson called UMass the indispensable university.

Wilson Hopes Racial Climate Report Is Out ‘Very Soon’

Gintautas Dumcius
July 13, 2004
Provost Paul Fonteyn, widely seen as a contender for interim chancellor, with Associate Chancellor Kenneth Lemanski. - Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

Wilson Vows To Stay The Course

Gintautas Dumcius
June 9, 2004
OUT

Gora: Ball State Offer ‘Too Good To Turn Down’

Gintautas Dumcius
June 9, 2004
Professor Ann Withorn with a student before graduation. - Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

Over 2,000 Graduate UMB

Gintautas Dumcius
June 9, 2004
Photo by Gintautas Dumcius

Applications, Admissions Up

Gintautas Dumcius
May 12, 2004
Photos by Jason Campos

78 Faculty, Staff Honored At Dinner

Gintautas Dumcius
May 12, 2004

Gora Withdraws Candidacy

Gintautas Dumcius
May 5, 2004

’05 Budget “Blissfully Boring”

Gintautas Dumcius
May 5, 2004

Gora Finalist for Lewis and Clark Presidency

Gintautas Dumcius
April 28, 2004
Campus Center Bash Pulls in $475,000

Campus Center Bash Pulls in $475,000

Gintautas Dumcius
April 28, 2004

Online Extra: Gora On Short List for Oregon College Presidency

Gintautas Dumcius
April 21, 2004

Alumni Advise Students on Law School

Gintautas Dumcius
April 21, 2004

Senate Candidates Debate Communication, Retention

Gintautas Dumcius
April 21, 2004

News Briefs – 4/15/04

Gintautas Dumcius
April 14, 2004

UMass Poll Trending for Higher Turnout

Gintautas Dumcius
April 14, 2004

Harvard Prof: “Voting in America in Danger”

Gintautas Dumcius
April 7, 2004
Fire crews trying to remove a troublesome baloon debate the best tactics. - Photo by G. Dumcius

Balloon Sets Off Alarms, Welcome Day Continues Apace

Gintautas Dumcius
April 7, 2004

Decoy Coyotes Prowl Campus

Gintautas Dumcius
April 7, 2004

News Briefs – 4/1/04

Gintautas Dumcius
April 2, 2004
The making of a University President- trustees gathered at the Omni Parker House in downtown Boston. - Photo by Gin Dumcius

Trustees Pick Wilson For President

Gintautas Dumcius
April 2, 2004

Online Extra: Gora Evaluation Team Coming Late March

Gintautas Dumcius
March 13, 2004

Student, Faculty Diversity Up, Tensions Remain

Gintautas Dumcius
March 13, 2004
Photos by Carl Brooks

Three-Car Accident At Campus Entrance

Gintautas Dumcius
March 5, 2004

Eight Weeks In: New VC of Finance on Budget Cuts, Dorms

Gintautas Dumcius
March 5, 2004
College of Liberal Arts Dean candidate Dr. Susan Henking, from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, speaks with a faculty member after an open forum. - Photo by G. Dumcius

CLA Dean Search Nearing End: Decision Expected Within Next Month

Gintautas Dumcius
February 26, 2004

‘Mystic River’ Novelist To Be Commencement Speaker

Gintautas Dumcius
February 26, 2004

Senate Notes: Senate To Overhaul Bylaws

Gintautas Dumcius
February 19, 2004

CLA Dean Finalists Talk Fundraising, Vision

Gintautas Dumcius
February 19, 2004

New Internship Program Proposed

Gintautas Dumcius
February 13, 2004

Enrollment Declines Five Percent

Gintautas Dumcius
February 13, 2004

Senate Notes: Scramble For New Trustee

Gintautas Dumcius
February 5, 2004

Welcome Week Returns for Second Semester

Gintautas Dumcius
February 5, 2004
UMass President Wilson called UMass the indispensable university.

Alumni Outreach Grabs Senate President

Gintautas Dumcius
January 29, 2004

Web Exclusive – UMass President Comes To Harbor Campus

Gintautas Dumcius and Photos by Shaun Krisher
January 29, 2004

Top Secret: Search for the UMass President

Gintautas Dumcius
January 29, 2004

Seniors To Lose Fee Waiver

Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

News Briefs

Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

Senate Notes: President Pham Resigns

Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

CPCS Faculty, Gora Meet: Admissions Officer Announced

Gintautas Dumcius
December 12, 2003

News Briefs

Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2003

Campus Shutdown Proposal Killed

Gintautas Dumcius
December 3, 2003
Associate Provost Peter Langer. - Photo by Shaun Krisher

University Gears Up For Self-Study, Accreditation

Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2003

Senate Notes: Resolution Opposing 2400 Passes

Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2003

Youth Vote Rocks Boston

Gintautas Dumcius
November 12, 2003

Motley To “Change Entire Culture”

Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2003

Senate Notes: MassPIRG Veto Overridden

Gintautas Dumcius
November 5, 2003
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