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UMass Dartmouth and members of the campus community accomplished many exciting and innovative achievements in 2019. Here are the top 19 stories from the year that build momentum for the future.

• The university was  in the nation based on learning outcomes and strong programs by College Gazette.
•  to, in good faith, pursue zero carbon emissions by 2030, or alternatively 2050 (the standard now being considered for Massachusetts). An additional part of the commitment is to focus on preparing students to live and work in a sustainable manner, conduct research that encourages climate sustainability and resilience, and keep the University community fully informed regarding progress related to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
• The launch of the . CoRPI will work with community partners to build long-term collaborations to benefit their social, economic, educational, ecological and physical well-being.
• For the 8th year in a row, The Princeton Review named UMass Dartmouth one of the , recognizing sustainability and refuse diversion efforts.
• , bringing together industry, academia, and policy leaders to promote marine-related growth.
• The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education approved the university’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design, establishing  in New England.
• In fiscal year 2019, UMass Dartmouth  over fiscal year 2018, bringing the university’s total research and outreach awards for the year to $16 million. This translates into more opportunities for students and faculty to conduct groundbreaking research.
• U.S. Õ¬ÄÐÉñÆ÷ & World Report  for student social mobility after graduation.
•  to help teachers empower the digital generation.
• For the second year in a row, , while the national average saw a 1.5 percent decrease. Only nine of the 200 plus law schools in the U.S. experienced at least a 20 percent increase in applications this year.
•  expanded to include the Med Lab Science Department, positioning us to educate students who can contribute to the need for a team-based health care workforce in the community, the region & beyond.
•  that will provide students with a highly rigorous educational experience that emphasizes high-impact enrichment opportunities.
•  of the new dining facility named the Grove and the new residential complex that will include Balsam Hall and Spruce Hall.
• All-American Jordan Entwistle  in the men’s javelin at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
• . The Class of 2019 hailed from more than 33 countries, 34 states, and 257 Massachusetts communities.
•  education and workforce development agreement with the Air National Guard.
• Masters of Fine Arts candidate in painting Robert Najlis was  to study ancient art forms in China.
• The university and Town of Dartmouth  to create more engagement opportunities between residents and the campus.
• Named one of the  for the opportunities provided to veterans and active military duty students.