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Massachusetts pulled off one of college football's biggest upsets, stunning Rutgers 37-21 as massive underdogs to snap a nearly two-year losing streak. Former Virginia Tech quarterback Pop Watson led the Minutemen to their first win since 2023, proving some comebacks are worth the wait.
The UMass Lowell River Hawks just made program history by winning indoor and outdoor track championships in the same season for the first time ever. The men's team clinched their third outdoor title in four years with a commanding home victory.
For the first time in its history, all six schools within UMass Amherst's School of Public Health & Health Sciences now share one collaborative home. The new 26,800-square-foot building brings together departments that were previously scattered across seven different campus locations.
For the first time ever, all six schools within UMass's School of Public Health and Health Sciences share one collaborative building. The 26,800-square-foot hub brings together departments that were previously scattered across seven different campus locations.
A Navy captain and his scrappy student team built a wind turbine from a Ford truck axle that heated a home through a New England winter. That 1976 experiment launched the entire modern wind power industry.
Researchers at UMass Amherst developed two breakthrough methods that either eliminate cancer-causing proteins or reprogram diseased cells back to health. These flexible platform technologies could treat cancer and many other diseases with fewer side effects.
Three siblings from Woburn just broke a Guinness World Record by earning bachelor's and master's degrees together from UMass Lowell in back-to-back years. The Marwad family's achievement shows what's possible when talent meets dedication.
Two former Massachusetts high school softball champions just won a college conference title and are heading to the NCAA Division 3 tournament. Olivia Silva and Bre Fontes went from leading their hometown team to three straight state championships to winning at UMass Dartmouth.
Nine students from Massachusetts' SouthCoast region just earned $5,000 scholarships each for their academic excellence and community service. The best part? These awards renew every year they keep up the great work.
Nine Massachusetts college students spent six months working with local governments on clean energy projects, gaining real career experience while helping their communities tackle climate goals. The new fellowship program is bridging the gap between student passion and municipal needs.
In 1972, a Worcester nurse did something she'd never done before—she resuscitated a stillborn baby weighing just over a pound. More than five decades later, that baby visits her every week at her nursing home.
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When June LaJeunesse revived a stillborn baby in 1972, she started a bond that would last over 50 years. The baby she saved now cares for her and works in the same hospital system.
A mysterious cosmic particle that slammed into Earth in 2023 might be the first evidence that black holes can explode. The discovery could solve two of the universe's biggest mysteries at once.
Researchers discovered how immune cells navigate to infections without damaging healthy tissue, opening doors to smarter anti-inflammatory drugs. The breakthrough could help millions with chronic inflammation get relief without compromising their immune defense.
Miami University's men's basketball team just completed one of the rarest feats in college sports: a perfect regular season. The RedHawks became only the fifth Division I program this century to go undefeated, earning their coach and star player top conference honors.
Dozens of surfers suited up in giant banana costumes to attempt a world record at a Florida beach event. The cheerful stunt brought smiles to beachgoers while celebrating summer fun. #
The Miami RedHawks men's basketball team just made NCAA history, becoming only the fifth Division I program this century to finish the regular season undefeated. Their thrilling 110-108 overtime victory caps a magical 31-0 run that has college basketball buzzing.
Despite weather delays, 88 seniors from Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsboro received their diplomas on a sunny day, heading off to top universities and bright futures. The milestone marks years of hard work, community service, and resilience for students from 10 surrounding communities.
A record 157 student-athletes from America East schools earned their degrees with GPAs above 3.75 this year, shattering last year's mark by 19. These scholar-athletes prove you can excel in both the classroom and on the field.
Future nurses and doctors just got a major boost toward their dreams. The Southcoast Health Ambassadors awarded $46,500 in scholarships to 31 students pursuing medical careers.
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