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UMass Amherst Looks to the Past and the Future at Founders Day
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April 29, 2008 • University Advancement Communications
The start of the University of Massachusetts began 145 years ago. on April 29, 1863, when governor John A. Andrew signed a bill creating an agricultural college for farmers in the…
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Marching to the Trombone Beat:
Concert Honors Professor
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April 24, 2008 • University Advancement Communications
"Give me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime." proclaims an old Chinese proverb. This phrase can also be used to describe the impact David D. Sporny,…
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UMass Extension Assists Farmers Search for Fruit Perfection
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April 16, 2008 • University Advancement Communications
The quest for the finest sweet, mouth-watering strawberries, blueberries with the richest antioxidants, and raspberries plump and tasty is underway at UMass Amherst. Researchers from…
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Learning the Ropes:
Help Stockbridge Students Attend Professional Conferences and Put Their Learning to the Test
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April 8, 2008 • University Advancement Communications
Students in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture have many opportunities to put their skills and learning to the test. There are several conferences and competitions sponsored by…
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Endowed Scholarship Aids Groundbreaking Work in Afro-American Studies
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March 28, 2008 • University Advancement Communications
In her four decades at UMass Amherst as a student, faculty member, and administrator, Esther Terry has left her mark, most notably as one of the founders of the Afro-American Studies…
