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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Two UMass Amherst employees and five other alumni have been named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020. The 40 young professionals were chosen from a field of 200 nominees for their career…, Andrew Mankus, , Director of Residential Dining Operations, UMass Dining; Age 35; Education: Western New England University (BS), Evan Ross, , Amherst Town Councilor; Lecturer, UMass Amherst; Age 32; Education: Elon University (BS), UMass Amherst (MS) The alumni honored are:, Paul Hake, , HitPoint Inc.; Age 37; Education: UMass Amherst (BDIC), Jacob Lauzier, , Chief Technical Officer, MachineMetrics; Age 35; Education: UMass Amherst (BS), Andrea Luttrell, , Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Big Y Foods Inc.; Age 36; Education: Holyoke Community College (ABA), UMass Amherst (BS), Andrew McConaha, , Owner and Head of Strength and Conditioning, Train for Life Inc. Age 34; Education: UMass Amherst (BS), Modesto Montero, , Founder and Executive Director, Libertas Academy Charter School; Age 31; Education: UMass Amherst (BA) More information on each honoree is available on the BusinessWest website . The Isenberg…
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AMHERST, Mass. – Emergency federal financial aid grants totaling $8.3 million were distributed to more than 7,700 undergraduate students this week by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the…, Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, said, “We are appreciative of all the support provided by the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, which pushed so hard for the inclusion of this funding that allows us to assist our neediest…, UMass President Marty Meehan, observed, “These grants will help keep the aspiration of a college degree alive for thousands of UMass students who will go on to make a valuable contribution to society. I am grateful for the…, Congressman Jim McGovern, . “The Massachusetts Congressional delegation worked hard to ensure this funding was included in the CARES Act, and remains firmly committed to helping students during this challenging time.” “When…, Congressman Richard E. Neal, , chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “Many students found themselves displaced without the ability to afford basic essentials in the wake of the coronavirus. This funding may, in many…
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AMHERST, Mass. – For the first time in its history, the University of Massachusetts Amherst today held a virtual Commencement celebration to honor its graduating class of 6,600 students. The Class of…, Charlie Baker, , Chancellor, Kumble Subbaswamy , and UMass President , Marty Meehan, , as well as actor , Ben Affleck, , TV host and political commentator , Rachel Maddow, , SNL comedian , Rachel Dratch, , New England Patriots owner , Robert Kraft, and U.S. Representatives , Jim McGovern, , , Richard Neal, and , Ayanna Pressley, . Approximately 15,000 people viewed the virtual celebration that started at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Others who offered congratulations include Patriots wide receiver , Julian Edelman, and UMass alumnus , John Jacobs, ’90, co-founder and chief creative optimist of the Life Is Good company. He will also be the keynote speaker for a future on-campus ceremony when it can be scheduled. From his living room, in full…, Elizabeth Warren, , Patriots defensive back , Devin McCourty, , UMass hockey All-American , John Leonard, , former U.S. Secretary of State , John Kerry, , Emmy-winning actor , Rob Corddry, and NASA astronaut and UMass Amherst alumna , Cady Coleman, . Other sports and business figures who paid tribute to today’s graduates include philanthropist , Earl Stafford, , Peloton co-founder , Hisao Kushi, , UMass hockey alumnus and NHL player , Cale Makar, , Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and UMass alumnus , Andy Isabella, , bassist , Ken Casey, of the “Dropkick Murphys,” , Kelly Fredrickson, , president of Mullen Lowe’s flagship Boston office, former UMass basketball head , coach John Calipari, , Patriots running back , James White, , actor , Jeffrey Donovan, and , Karen Kaplan, , CEO of the Hill Holliday agency, Boston. Each guest speaker offered uplifting and often lighthearted words of advice to the graduates. Sen. Warren said, “Don’t be so focused on your plans that you’…
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Online courses in behavioral health in primary are are enabling Graduate School of Nursing students in the clinical year of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program to fulfill their program…
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