Robert S. Cox, head of Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) at the UMass Amherst Libraries for the past 16 years, died May 11 after an extended illness. He was 61 years old. After being…
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On Wednesday, May 27, from 2:30-4 p.m., the Graduate School will host a webinar on “imposter syndrome” featuring Valerie Young, internationally-known expert, author and UMass alumna. Impostor…
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Thirty-nine students from the Graduate School of Nursing Class of 2020 at UMass Medical School wrapped up their Doctor of Nursing Practice project presentations at the end of April. It’s the final…
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Two students were honored for their dedication to public service at the UMass Amherst School of Public Policy’s (SPP) virtual celebration of its class of 2020 on May 7. Olivia Laramie and Jessica…
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Each year in the United States, more than 2.5 million people are diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), yet there’s no clear agreement on how to evaluate or treat those injuries. Psychology…
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The Art & Design Department transformed the opening of its annual end-of-the-year student art show into an online celebration for a class of 46 graduates whose last semester of college has been…
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For students looking to explore graduate business degree options, the Charlton College of Business at UMass Dartmouth will host multiple virtual open houses. The Charlton College of Business is…
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Four projects proposed by faculty members have been awarded Public Service Endowment Grants from a special campus fund designed to boost outreach, extend the campus resources into the surrounding…
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Bernard (Ben) Joseph Doherty, UMass Amherst alumnus and former trustee, died April 11 from COVID-19 complications at the age of 83. Born in Boston, Doherty was the third of five children, to Anthony…
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Following the transition to remote learning and working for the majority of UMass students and employees, University Health Services (UHS) has implemented many changes to ensure continuity of…, New Safety Precautions, Since spring break, UHS has continued to provide medical care to students, UMass employees and other local patients. Before entering the building, patients are required to call ahead for screening by…, Testing for COVID-19, UHS serves UMass students, faculty and staff, along with their spouses, domestic partners and dependents, and that focus is reflected in COVID-19 testing that has been offered at UHS by appointment…, A Parting Gift for Students, On Friday, May 1, UHS staff assembled 500 “to-go” bags for UMass students preparing to depart campus, many of whom are international students. Each bag, distributed to students by Residential Life…
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