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Senior honored at State House ceremony

May 17, 2012

For most graduates, the day before Commencement is usually busy with packing, bidding goodbye to friends or squiring family around the area, but senior Hannah D. Barrett, a Psychology major in Commonwealth Honors College, had a decidedly different experience. More...



Campus Center concourse renovation begins May 21

May 17, 2012

A $1 million renovation of the Lincoln Campus Center concourse is scheduled to begin May 21, according to Facilities Planning. More...


Dickinson Hall

Physical Plant moving administration area to Dickinson

May 15, 2012

The administrative offices of the Physical Plant Division will be housed temporarily in Dickinson Hall, the former police station, as of May 22. More...



Koppel critiques age of instant communication in Commencement remarks

May 14, 2012

Amid breezy spring weather, approximately 5,000 graduates received bachelor's degrees during Undergraduate Commencement on May 11. A crowd of 20,000 heard Commencement speaker Ted Koppel critique today's instant and constant connectivity, saying he fears it may undermine the nation's ability to address pressing problems. More...



Graduate School awards more than 1,300 degrees

May 14, 2012

The Graduate School conferred more than 1,300 doctoral and master's degrees at May 11 Commencement ceremonies that drew nearly 1,000 graduates, along with family members and friends to the Mullins Center. More...



Stockbridge School of Agriculture graduates 63

May 14, 2012

At the 90th commencement for the Stockbridge School of Agriculture on May 12, speakers told graduates they will become stewards of the world through their chosen professions as well as the latest addition to a longstanding family of graduates who support each other. More...

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Levy elected fellow of Mass. Historical Society

The Massachusetts Historical Society on May 16 elected History professor Barry Levy as a lifetime fellow in recognition of his work and in anticipation of his active support of the society. More...


Austin elected to board of International Society for Language Studies

Theresa Austin, professor in the Language, Literacy and Culture Concentration in the School of Education's Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, has been elected to the executive board of the International Society for Language Studies. More...


Berger discusses higher education at Colombia forum

Joseph B. Berger, associate dean for research and engagement in the School of Education, participated in a "Forum on strategies for improving the quality of higher education" in Colombia held May 9 at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogota. More...


Galman elected to Gender and Education Association executive board

Sally Campbell Galman, assistant professor of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies in the School of Education, has been elected to the executive board of the Gender and Education Association. More...


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Renaissance Center to remember Pamela Edwards, Bob Paquette
WFCR newscaster Bob Paquette and English instructor Pamela Edwards will be memorialized during the dedication of an apple orchard at the Renaissance Center on Saturday, May 26 from 2-4 p.m. More...


Amherst, UMass police offer youth adventure academy
A free Amherst and UMass Police Youth Adventure Academy, for grades 6-8, is being offered Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13. More...


Doctoral oral exams for May 26 to June 1
The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows: More...


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