Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, UMass Lowell

09/03/2026

Calling all UMass Lowell Alumni, colleagues and friends of the UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology, join us to celebrate 50 years of the physical therapy program. We'll honor the late Joseph Dorsey, who founded the program in 1976. Register at the link below.

DATE: Saturday, September 26
3:30 p.m. South Campus Tour (optional)
5 p.m. Reception at The Establishment in Chelmsford

Reconnect with fellow alumni, current and retired faculty and staff, and friends for an evening of conversation, great food and shared memories. We hope to see you there!

07/23/2026

For Terry Atamian, the Jay Leno Garage Tour fundraiser auction became more than a chance to bid on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It became a way to honor his brother Robbie Atamian, who died on March 15.

“I wanted to do this in loving memory of my brother while contributing to a worthy cause of supporting UMass Lowell physical therapy students,” says Atamian, president and owner of Atamian Honda in Tewksbury.

The auction to benefit the Professor Joseph Dorsey Memorial Scholarship began on the same day that Atamian buried his brother’s ashes, which fueled his resolve to win. Over the five-day bidding in June, he increased his offers until the final bid of $36,000 secured the prize.

A big thank you to Terry Atamian and Jay Leno for raising money for our physical therapy students.

UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology
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Terry Atamian, president of Atamian Honda, submitted a bid of $36,000 to win a tour of Jay Leno’s famed car collection in a fundraiser to support physical therapy scholarships.

07/08/2026

Congratulations to Professor Shannon Kelleher for receiving research funding of $4.1M that supports the health of moms and their babies. .

"Many mothers who struggle with milk supply are told to pump more, change their diet or try different feeding techniques," says Kelleher. “With the results of this research, one day health care providers may be able to identify mothers at risk for lactation disorders early in pregnancy and develop targeted therapies based on their individual biology."
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https://www.uml.edu/news/stories/2026/lactation-research.aspx

06/24/2026

Kyle Coffey of the UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology answers questions about the latest fitness trends released by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Wearable technology, exercise-based weight management and fitness programs for older adults rank as leading developments that influence today’s health and wellness industry. This is good news for the exercise science profession.

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Associate Teaching Professor Kyle Coffey Discusses Today's Top Fitness Trends—and Why True Wellness Requires Human Expertise

06/08/2026

Bidding starts today! Calling all car enthusiasts who want to help our physical therapy students. Bid on a private tour of Jay Leno’s Garage in Burbank, California, home to one of the world’s most famous and rare car collections.

The winner may invite up to four additional guests to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to his legendary collection of classic cars, vintage automobiles, and one-of-a-kind vehicles. This online auction supports the Professor Joseph Dorsey Memorial Scholarship at UMass Lowell. Payment is required only from the winning bidder.

UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology

https://event.auctria.com/8484bff1-47e0-4438-a8cb-9482ce12f9d9/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Fy26-AG_JayLenoAuction_08JUN2026&utm_term=Learn%20More%20Email%20Link&utm_id=1502285&sfmc_id=216608293&appealcode=26OJLC

06/01/2026

Our Exercise Science program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences.

Why is this big news for our students? You'll graduate from a program that has been evaluated to ensure it provides an excellent education that positions you for success in your future career. A big thanks to our dedicated faculty, especially Kyle Coffey who led the process to a successful result.

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for the Exercise Science program at University of Massachusetts Lowell. It is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).

This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, adminsitration, students, alumni, and stakeholders who continue to prepare future leaders in health, fitness, and clinical exercise science.

Importantly, this accreditation ensures that UMass Lowell graduates remain eligible to sit for ACSM certification exams beyond 2027 — helping provide a direct pathway to nationally recognized professional credentials.

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this accomplishment and to the continued excellence of the program!

05/26/2026

What a wonderful commencement story (so good that it made it to People magazine). Two of the daughters graduated from nutritional sciences and nursing in 2023. UMass Lowell reunions should be a fun family affair.

Congratulations to mom and all of her children. Job well done! 👏

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Over the weekend, Maureen Whitcomb, a 62-year-old mom of quadruplets, graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell alongside her 25-year-old son.

04/15/2026

Take me out to the ballgame! With 9 Zuckerberg College students on the UMass Lowell softball team, Dean Mary Gallant, faculty, staff and students cheered on the team yesterday. On a warm 80 degree day, the UML team won both games against Holy Cross. Congratulations to all team members.

Zuckerberg College softball team players:
Applied Biomedical Sciences majors Grace Catherine Rowan, Alaina Santoli; Exercise Science majors Mackenzie Lee Griffith, Elizabeth Neeld, Ella Grace Van Alstyne, Madison Ann Wade; and Nursing majors Taylor Marie Dolan, Thyanais Massiel Santiago and Callie Jerie Stubbs.

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04/13/2026

Giving during Days of Giving is about removing the one obstacle that could have changed someone’s path. Here's what that actually looks like:

👉 It's the student who almost turned down an unpaid internship—but didn’t have to because of donor support.
👉 It's the first-generation student who stayed enrolled when an unexpected bill hit.
👉 It’s the moment someone realizes, “I belong here.”

If you're in a position to donate, please give to the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences today at the link below. 💙 hashtag

Check out the challenges, including:

➡️ College Advisory Board Chair Amy Hoey and Dean Mary Gallant will donate $2,000 if the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences reaches 130 donors.

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofMassachusettsLowell/umass-lowell-s-9th-annual-days-of-giving/pages/zuckerberg-college-of-health-sciences?utm_campaign=FY26_DOG-SaveTheDate-1a_06APR2026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=Button+Link