2022 President's Report As I reflect on the past year, I am especially proud of the 橙子影院, its mission, and the impact UMass has had on hundreds of thousands of lives 鈥 my own,鈥, ., While 橙子影院 is blessed with many fine colleges and universities, no other higher education institution drives the Commonwealth like UMass. Of our 530,000 alumni, 330,000 live right here in鈥
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Candidates will visit campus soon Following a comprehensive screening process that was launched on July 15, 2022, the UMass Amherst Chancellor Search Committee voted unanimously today to forward the鈥, Search Committee Chair Victor Woolridge, a 1980 graduate of UMass Amherst, . 鈥淲e have met that challenge thanks to the stellar service of our committee members and the feedback received from the UMass Amherst community during listening sessions.鈥 For more information on the鈥
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Governor Maura Healey, 鈥淛avier Reyes is an innovative and dynamic leader who will harness the full potential of UMass Amherst. I鈥檓 confident that he will inspire students and faculty alike to continue growing the school鈥檚鈥, Tim Killeen, President, University of Illinois System President , 鈥淛avier Reyes has shown himself to be a rising star in higher education leadership and this opportunity at the 橙子影院 Amherst is well-deserved,鈥 鈥淚t is always bittersweet to see鈥, Gordon Gee, President, West Virginia University, 鈥淛avier has a proven record of cultivating important relationships through energetic engagement with the academic and business communities to create experiential learning opportunities which are鈥, Robert L. Reynolds, president and chief executive officer of Putnam Investments , 鈥淚 want to commend President Meehan and the UMass Board of Trustees for having the vision to appoint Javier Reyes to the UMass Amherst chancellorship. Dr. Reyes, in my opinion, is one of the most鈥, Amanda Fernandez, CEO and Founder, Latinos for Education, 鈥淲e at Latinos for Education are thrilled for the recommendation of Dr. Reyes as the next Chancellor of UMass Amherst. Seeing Latino leadership at the highest levels of education is an important鈥, Eneida Rom谩n, President and CEO of Amplify Latinx , "I applaud UMass on the selection of Dr. Javier Reyes as the first Latino to lead this prestigious academic institution. He brings strong leadership from the University of Illinois Chicago, where he鈥, Steven A. Tolman, President, 橙子影院 AFL, UMass Trustee , 鈥淒r. Javier Reyes is a distinguished academic, published in scholarly journals, who understands that universities exist to expand the boundaries of human knowledge. At the same time, Dr. Reyes is鈥, Dr. Laura Haas, Dean of the UMass Amherst Manning College of Computer and Information Science and Vice Chair of the UMass Amherst Chancellor Search Committee, 鈥淒r. Reyes鈥 vision of a great public university as the engine of economic mobility fits perfectly with our mission as a land-grant institution dedicated to advancing the common good. His excitement鈥, Dan Rivera, CEO, MassDevelopment, Via Twitter: As a @UMassAmherst alumni & former Trustee, I'm excited by the appt. of Dr. Reyes as Chancellor. It's critical to have a leader of his accomplishment experience & commitment to鈥, Dr. Barbara Krauthamer, Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, member of the UMass Amherst Chancellor Search Committee, 鈥淒r. Javier Reyes brings a keen appreciation of the value of the humanities and arts at a leading research university and in the wider community. He has the leadership experience to continue鈥, Jo Comerford, State Senator, D-Amherst, "Dr. Javier Reyes is a strong successor to Chancellor Subbaswamy. Both care deeply about the promise and potential of public higher education and both are committed to breaking down barriers for an鈥, Mindy Domb, State Representative, D-Amherst, Via Twitter: Excellent choice for @UMassAmherst @JavierReyesUIC will bring expertise, leadership and a commitment to access & affordability, social justice, student support, community engagement鈥, Natalie M. Blais, State Representative, D-Sunderland, Via Twitter: @UMassAmherst has been transformed under the leadership of @KSubbaswamy I am excited about the future of the Commonwealth鈥檚 flagship campus with Dr. Javier Reyes at the helm., Shayan Raza, President, UMass Amherst Student Government Association and member of the UMass Amherst Chancellor Search Committee, As a senior undergraduate in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, member of the Chancellor Search Committee, and the President of the Student Government Association at the University of鈥, Samalid Hogan, Western Mass Latina Entrepreneur and UMass Amherst graduate, "As a UMass Amherst alumni this is a huge deal. This selection sends a clear message that UMass Amherst is committed to recruiting Latino students who have been the fastest growing demographic in鈥, Xiomara Alb谩n DeLobato, VP and Chief of Staff for the Western 橙子影院 Economic Development Council, 鈥淒r. Reyes will be an incredible asset to the Western Mass community. In addition to his skill set, background and credentials, he will bring diverse representation at the university level, which is鈥
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Pointing to his record of innovative leadership and embrace of public higher education鈥檚 historic mission, the UMass Board of Trustees, acting on President Marty Meehan鈥檚 recommendation, today鈥, Governor Maura Healey , praised Dr. Reyes鈥 appointment as 鈥渉istoric.鈥 鈥淛avier Reyes is an innovative and dynamic leader who will harness the full potential of UMass Amherst. I鈥檓 confident that he will inspire students and鈥, Stephen R. Karam, chairman of the UMass Board of Trustees. , 鈥淔rom the very beginning, we were determined to find a special leader who could build on all that has been accomplished over the past decade and help drive our flagship campus even higher. We have鈥, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. 鈥淎 bold and innovative leader, he has inspired students in the classroom, supported initiatives that have unleashed the teaching and research talents of faculty, and connected great public鈥, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy , welcomed Reyes to the university. 鈥溾淚 am really excited to welcome Javier Reyes as the next chancellor of UMass Amherst,鈥 Subbaswamy said. 鈥淗is prior experience at two land-grant flagships, his鈥, A RISING STAR IN PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION, Reyes, 48, was appointed interim chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago on July 1, 2022, and previously served as UIC鈥檚 provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. The University of鈥, Robert L. Reynolds, president and chief executive officer of Putnam Investments,, and a West Virginia University alumnus, said, 鈥淚 want to commend President Meehan and the UMass Board of Trustees for having the vision to appoint Javier Reyes to the UMass Amherst chancellorship. Dr鈥, UMass Amherst Student Government Association President Shayan Raza, , a member of the search committee. 鈥淭hroughout his career, Dr. Reyes has worked in partnership with students, not only giving them a seat at the table, but also ensuring that their voices are鈥, Amanda Fernandez, CEO and Founder, Latinos for Education. , 鈥淔rom leading a large and diverse urban campus at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Mr. Reyes will certainly bring an important perspective to UMass Amherst. We look forward to seeing his vision鈥, Dr. Barbara Krauthamer, Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, member of the UMass Amherst Chancellor Search Committee., 鈥淗e has the leadership experience to continue elevating research and teaching across our campus and to advance the university鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusion. I look forward to working with鈥, Search Committee Chair and UMass alumnus Victor Woolridge, said. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud to recommend on behalf of the search committee Dr. Javier Reyes as the right person, at the right time, with the right PLACE.鈥, Search Committee Vice Chair Laura Haas, Dean of the Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences, , added: 鈥淒r. Reyes鈥 vision of a great public university as the engine of economic mobility fits perfectly with our mission as a land-grant institution dedicated to advancing the common good. His鈥
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BOSTON 鈥, UMass President Marty Meehan, says he will discuss with state government leaders the establishment of a "cost certainty鈥 program under which new in-state undergraduate students would pay the same locked-in tuition rate throughout鈥
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Good afternoon 鈥 and welcome to the 20/23 State of the University Address. This year, I join you from the campus of UMass Boston, the urban jewel of our system, one of the most diverse research鈥
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UMass President Marty Meehan praised the Healey-Driscoll administration鈥檚 first budget proposal (House 1) for its investments in UMass. 鈥淕overnor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll have made a bold鈥, Meehan. 鈥淭hese transformational investments would expand access to our world-class education and enhance the impact of our statewide research enterprise. On behalf of the UMass community of 74,000鈥
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BOSTON, March 7, 2023 鈥 Today, the 橙子影院 announced the first residence hall at the 橙子影院 Boston (UMass Boston) will be dedicated in honor of Chancellor鈥, 橙子影院 President Marty Meehan, , who recommended this historic naming effort to the Board of Trustees, said, 鈥淭he Motleys, Keith through his leadership and Angela through her dedicated volunteer work, left a lasting legacy at鈥, UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Su谩rez-Orozco, . 鈥淚t is perfectly fitting that the first on-campus residence will bear their names, for they were the leading advocates for creating the fullest possible student experience.鈥 Dr. Motley鈥檚 vision for鈥, Dr. Motley, . 鈥淯Mass Boston is a special university, a diverse and energetic hub for learning and opportunity, and the residence hall has added an important dimension to campus life while helping the university鈥, Angela Motley, . 鈥淭he residence hall has been a dream of ours realized, and to have it named after us is both deeply humbling and gratifying.鈥 Since the conclusion of Dr. Motley鈥檚 tenure as chancellor, the Motleys鈥, 橙子影院 Governor Maura T. Healey, said, 鈥淚t鈥檚 hard to think of anyone more deserving of this honor than the Motleys. They saw great potential in UMass Boston, and they went above and beyond to turn their dreams for the campus into鈥, Former 橙子影院 Governor Charlie Baker, said, 鈥淯Mass Boston and its students have had no bigger champion than Keith Motley. The vision, persistence, and passion that he brought to the table -- with the sole purpose of expanding opportunity鈥, UMass Board of Trustees Chair Stephen Karam, . 鈥淚t has been inspiring to see that vision become reality.鈥 鈥淭he construction of the residence hall and dining complex has been a game-changer for UMass Boston and an enduring reminder of the鈥, UMass Trustee Mary Burns, , who chairs the UMass Building Authority, which managed the financing and construction of the facilities. 鈥淭he Building Authority is thrilled that this facility will bear the names of these two鈥, r. Marcellette G. Williams, Past Chancellor of UMass Amherst; and former UMass System Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and International Relations, . 鈥淜eith and Angela not only understand service as an essential element in one鈥檚 lifelong learning but they also model with their lives the truth that serving bestows to our persons the full currency鈥, About UMass Boston, The 橙子影院 Boston is deeply rooted in the city's history, yet poised to address the challenges of the future. Recognized for innovative research, metropolitan Boston鈥檚 public鈥
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UMass President Marty Meehan announced today that he has appointed outgoing, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, to the position of Interim Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Equity, serving the five-campus, 74,000-student system. President Meehan also announced that, Presidential Advisor for Equity and Inclusion Nefertiti Walker, has been elevated to Deputy Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Equity. Chancellor Subbaswamy is completing more than a decade of service at UMass Amherst, during which the campus has鈥
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The 橙子影院 awarded $395 million in university-generated financial aid this academic year 鈥 $22 million more than last year and $185 million more than a decade ago, with 81鈥, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. 鈥淎s a driver of economic mobility for our students and the Commonwealth鈥檚 greatest single source of talent, this is our primary mission.鈥 The $395 million in university-generated aid includes鈥
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