Sheree M. Ohen, J.D., , joins the University of Massachusetts President's Office in the role of Assistant Vice President of Equity and Access. Ms. Ohen has vast experience in higher education and the field of law. Most recently, she served as the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Amherst College. Ms. Ohen holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Golden Gate University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in English…, Dr. Gabriela C. Weaver, joins the University of Massachusetts President's Office in the role of Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs and Research. Dr. Weaver has worked in the field of higher education for more than three decades most recently she served at the Amherst for 10 of those years in roles such as Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Student Success and Professor of Chemistry. She…, Sara Veilleux -, As we address the current challenges facing higher education, it is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Sara Veilleux as the Director of Strategic Sourcing this month. The UPST Sourcing & Category Management Team, which manages approximately $1 billion in annual spending for the University, is committed to employing strategic and collaborative sourcing practices that…
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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated on the third Monday of January, we embraced the spirit of service that Dr. King championed. This day commemorates his legacy and encourages everyone to engage in community involvement and volunteerism. This year, our colleague Sam Burling from Internal Audit took the lead in organizing a food drive, demonstrating the power of collective…
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DEIA Calendar, The DEIA Communications team keeps a calendar of upcoming diversity awareness months and days recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance. , Month-Long Events, Arab American and Middle Eastern and North African American Heritage Month Autism Acceptance Month Deaf History Month National Volunteer Month Scottish-American Heritage Month, Date-Specific Events, Friday, April 11: LGBTQIA+ Day of Silence Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 20: Passover (Judaism) Saturday, April 12: The Fast of the First Born (Judaism) Sunday, April 13: Palm Sunday (Christian - Western) Sunday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 16: Pi Mai (Lao New Year) Sunday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 15: Songkran (Thai New Year) Sunday, April 13 – Wednesday, April 16: Thingyan (Myanmar's New…, Additional Communications , The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: Eid al-Fitr Gathering – Wednesday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. Lowell to hold vigil on April 17 for the 50th Anniversary of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day
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“We are very proud that our Unified Procurement Services Team has been recognized with the Scaling for Change Award. In addition to generating significant cost savings for the University, UPST’s innovative approach to system-wide procurement demonstrates the power of collaboration and data-driven decision-making.” - Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts Congratulations to the…
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Take advantage of the supplemental retirement plans that are offered by the University and the Commonwealth. UMass employees have the choice of contributing into the 403(b) plan which offers investments with Fidelity and TIAA and/or the 457(b) plan which offers investments with Empower Retirement. Please visit Section 5.1 of the Voluntary Benefits page on the HR website to learn more.
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The beginning of July marked an exciting milestone as we transitioned from the Service and Quality Team within Unified Procurement Services to our own dedicated department for supporting Administration and Finance (A&F). The new Access Team: Administration & Finance Support Services is now the primary line of support for campus stakeholders and partners and is responsible for providing…
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DEIA Calendar, The DEIA Communications team keeps a calendar of upcoming diversity awareness months and days recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance. , Date-Specific Events, Monday, August 4: Coast Guard Birthday Saturday, August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People Saturday, August 9: Rakhi (Hindu) Wednesday, August 13 – Friday, August 15: Obon (Buddhism) Saturday, August 16: Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu) Tuesday, August 26: Women’s Equality Day , Additional Awareness Communications this Month, The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: Coast Guard Birthday
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The UMPO Fellowship is a two-year program that provides recent UMass graduates with opportunities to explore various professional disciplines across the UMass President’s Office. Fellows are embedded in departments like Administration & Finance (A&F), University Information Technology Services (UITS), and Communications, where they gain hands-on experience through cross-functional…, From Nancy’s Perspective:, “Before the fellowship, I joined the UMass President’s Office in 2022 as an Institutional Research intern. After graduating from UMass Lowell in 2023, I transitioned into one of the first Business Analyst Fellows at UMPO. Over the course of the fellowship, I explored roles in data analytics, procurement, digital accessibility, and UX design. I collaborated with both A&F and UITS on a range of…, Project Manager with the UITS Project Management Office, , where I continue to support IT initiatives across the UMass system. I look forward to carrying the skills and insights I gained through the fellowship into this next chapter of my career.”, From Andrew’s Perspective:, I'm very grateful for the opportunity to be one of the first fellows at the UMass President's Office after graduating from UMass Amherst in 2023 and working as an intern on the Supplier Relationship Management team within UPST. Within this professional development opportunity, I gained cross-functional experience between departments such as Administration & Finance, UITS, & Communications…, Communication Specialist on the Communications Team, .
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We’re thrilled to share that the UPST team has received the Procure-to-Pay Achievement Award at this year’s Jaggaer conference - a national recognition in the world of procurement and supply chain. This award highlights UPST’s significant strides in automating processes, improving accuracy, and driving cost savings across the University. One standout achievement: reducing manual invoice…
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Yusheng Ding 7/14/25 Sr Director of Finance UMBA Sekelile Mkhabela 7/14/25 Data Analyst IR Academic Affairs Jasree Powers 7/14/25 Electronic Computer Oper II UITS, Promotions, Name Promotion Date Title Department Peter Gray-Mullen 7/1/25 Director of Capital Projects UMBA Anna Zuev 7/7/25 Manager, Innovation & Ops Innovation Andrew Buroni 7/7/25 Communications Specialist Communications Maria Apse 7/13/25 Deputy CIO UITS Emmanuel Asenso 7/13/25 Auditor III Internal Audit Sudharshan Baswa 7/13/25 Financial Analyst II University Controller Taylor Boutwell 7/13/25…
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