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- Athletics
22 University of Massachusetts Hockey Student-Athletes Earn Hockey East All-Academic Nods
AMESBURY, Mass. – Twenty-two University of Massachusetts hockey student-athletes have earned spots on the Hockey East 2023-24 Men's All-Academic Team, the league announced on Tuesday. The Minutemen…
Developing the Health Care Workforce of the Future
At multiple UMass Amherst schools and colleges, students are preparing to change the way health care is delivered in the United States.
In October 2023, American Medical Association President Jesse M…
- Magnify Impact
Public Interest Technology at UMass Announces 2024-25 Faculty Fellows
Public Interest Technology at UMass (PIT@UMass) has announced that nine faculty members have been selected for the third PIT Faculty Fellows cohort.
The PIT Faculty Fellowship focuses on building…
- Grow Investment
SEL Building Design Wins Grand Prize in Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge
The building design for the Sustainable Engineering Laboratories(SEL) recently won the grand prize in the New Constructions category of the Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge, a collaboration between the…
- Revolutionize Access
Opportunities Unlocked
Thanks to crowdfunding campaigns through the MinuteFund, student organizations make co-curricular experiences affordable for everyone.
Each year, UMass Amherst’s student organizations plan a variety…
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The Gift of Opportunity
Financial aid opens doors to meaningful experiences for the leaders of tomorrow.
At UMass Amherst scholarships change lives.
They create possibilities that were once unavailable or unthinkable…
Problem Gambling May Be on the Rise Among Monthly Gamblers in Massachusetts, Online Surveys Suggest
Researchers report an unexpected negative shift in attitudes toward gambling, especially among those betting on sports
In the latest of three online gambling surveys conducted by the University…
Food Is Medicine
An apple a day keeps the doctor away—right?
This well-worn adage dates back over 100 years, yet consumption of—and, often, access to—fresh, healthy foods like fruits and vegetables remains a challenge…
- Marieb College of Nursing
The Elaine Marieb Center's First Postdoctoral Fellow: Colin Plover, PhD, MSN, MPH, MSEd, RN
The Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation welcomes its first postdoc, Colin Plover, PhD, MSN, MPH, MSEd, RN. Dr. Plover’s work applies his training in nursing, public health, research,…