Public schools were originally envisioned in the 19th century as ‘common schools’ where rich and poor kids could be educated together. MLK wanted the same thing – but it’s not happening.
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell (also known as UMass Lowell or UML) is an urban public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, and part of the University of Massachusetts system.
With more than 1,100 faculty members and nearly 17,000 students, it is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the second-largest public institution in the state behind UMass Amherst.
The university offers 120 bachelor’s, 39 master’s and 33 doctoral degree programs, including nationally recognised programs in science, engineering and technology. Academically, UMass Lowell is organised into six schools and colleges: College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Health Sciences; College of Sciences; the Francis College of Engineering; the Graduate School of Education; and the Manning School of Business.
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With all those blue recycling bins around you might think we are experts at recycling plastics. The truth is, that though many plastic items can be recycled, very few are. So what’s the solution?
Dry cleaning isn’t really dry – it uses chemical solvents. Perc, the most common option, has contaminated soil and groundwater and poses serious health risks, but safer choices are emerging.
Though his education initiative staggered while he was in office, the late former President George H.W. Bush had an influence that continues to shape education policy, an education historian says.
Billboards spreading misinformation on the risks of vaccination have popped up around American cities. A bioethicist explains why decisions not to vaccinate children are indefensible.
The attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh and the sending of pipe bombs to critics of the current administration are examples of the increase in the violence on the margins of the right.
A few musicians metaphorically took to the streets. But most fled for cover.
In the ‘World Climate’ simulation, people play delegates to UN climate negotiations and work to strike an agreement that meets global climate goals. Playing it has made thousands want to take action.
Anita Hill charged in 1991 that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her. He was still confirmed. Now, another nominee faces sexual assault allegations. Have times changed?
More than 6 million US citizens can’t vote because they’ve been convicted of a felony. But states are beginning to change their laws. Will it make a difference?
For 30 years, it’s been the best-selling vehicle in the US.
The little-known Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer spacecraft was like a Geiger counter for the universe, listening to black holes and zombie stars.
As Rwanda marks the 24th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, much more needs to be done to unite the country.
The accounts of survivors of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge show how they were able to find justice and healing by breaking their silence and speaking on behalf of those who were killed.
Just seven countries worldwide regularly execute people for drug crimes, most of them authoritarian regimes. Nothing suggests that this brutal policy actually curbs drug use.
In the wake of a self-driving Uber car killing a pedestrian in Arizona, an ethicist examines the state of autonomous vehicle development.
Beaucoup de scientifiques sont réfractaires à l'utilisation des réseaux sociaux. Pourtant, Twitter peut s'avérer être un excellent moyen de communiquer et même de trouver des financements.
How do mercury emissions from industrialized countries reach the remote Arctic? Recent research shows that plants on the tundra absorb mercury vapor through their leaves, then pass it into soil.
Like the death of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, the murder of Richard Collins III was a symptom of violent extremism that should be treated accordingly.
Parents want to do everything they can to get their kids’ school year off to a good start. Here’s why talking with them is one of the best ways to do that.
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Associate Professor of History, UMass Lowell
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Director of Security Studies and Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
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Professor and Chair of History, UMass Lowell
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Associate Professor of Political Science, UMass Lowell
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Associate Professor of Nursing, UMass Lowell
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Professor and Director of Security Studies, School of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
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Assistant Professor of History, UMass Lowell
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Associate Professor of Political Science, UMass Lowell
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Professor & Chair of Political Science; Director of the Center for Public Opinion, UMass Lowell
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Assistant Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
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Teaching Professor of Environmental Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, UMass Lowell
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Professor of Climate Science, UMass Lowell
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Associate Professor of Physics and Applied Physics, UMass Lowell
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Associate Professor of Marketing, UMass Lowell
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Professor of Philosophy, UMass Lowell
