Blog: July 2020

UMass Lowell Receives 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Inclusive Online Education

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by Stephanie Lines
Director of Marketing Communications
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The University of Massachusetts has a longstanding track record of academic excellence – featuring faculty who are Nobel Pulitzer Prize winners and Laureates as well as being a pioneer in online learning for the past two decades.

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Debunking 3 Misconceptions of Online Learning

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by Stephanie Lines
Director of Marketing Communications
Thursday, July 16, 2020

When searching for the right online degree or course, there are so many options it can be challenging to find the one for you. As an adult learner and working professional, your time is limited and I am sure you aren't enrolling in online education just for fun but rather to learn a new skill or build on what you already know.

You need relevant and actionable solutions for real-world problems. To help you along your journey in finding the right online program, I would like to debunk three common misconceptions about online learning:

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New Normal Series: How UMassOnline Staff Manage Working from Home During COVID-19

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by Maria Cotto
Marketing Manager
Monday, July 6, 2020

During a time when many parents have to adjust to working from home with children due to covid-19, I’m fortunate that UMass Online has always been flexible with allowing me to do this when I needed.

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