Marty MeehanRecapturing an Indivisible AmericaLike many Americans, I grew up believing in essential truths.3 min read·Jan 13, 2022----
Marty MeehanNew beginnings. New possibilities.Inauguration Day has always represented new beginnings and new possibilities for our still relatively young nation.2 min read·Jan 20, 2021----
Marty MeehanMartin Luther King Jr. Day 2021On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us all stop and reflect on the personal and collective responsibility that we have to honor Dr…2 min read·Jan 18, 2021----
Marty MeehanMessage from UMass President Marty Meehan on the presidential electionNow that one of the most difficult of elections is behind us, my fervent hope is that our nation will come together to resolve the…2 min read·Nov 8, 2020----
Marty MeehanVoter expression is cause for optimismMy old friend and congressional colleague John S. McCain liked to joke that “it’s always darkest before it’s totally black” — wryly…3 min read·Oct 27, 2020----
Marty MeehanWashington’s inability to agree on COVID relief puts future of colleges, universities at riskA new academic year for the nation’s 4,300 colleges and universities has dawned with a little less of its customary pomp and pageantry.4 min read·Oct 15, 2020----
Marty MeehanVoting is our obligationVoting. For most Americans, it’s a straightforward exercise. A quick trip to a local school, library or fire station, casting a ballot and…4 min read·Aug 12, 2020----
