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UMass Amherst Chancellor Subbaswamy announces retirement

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, who has helped drive a dramatic rise in the school's academic profile in his decade on the job, announced Thursday that he will retire next June. "It has been a privilege to serve as chancellor of this ...

UMass Lowell launches school of computer science

UMass Lowell will launch a new school of computer science to be named in honor of distinguished alumnus Rich Miner, co-founder of Android, the company and mobile operating system that was acquired and launched by Google. University leadership had approached Miner, believing his story and ...

Garland issues call to public service in wake of shootings

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland told Harvard graduates Sunday that their generation has been asked to show "an impossible kind of resilience" after yet another mass shooting at another school. "As we gather today to celebrate this milestone in your life, we are also ...

University president who bowed out to get $235K on July 1

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A settlement approved for the University of Maine at Augusta president who bowed out amid controversy ensures he will be paid at least $235,000 in the first year. Michael Laliberte will receive an additional $30,000 for a housing allowance on top of his $205,000 ...