The Libraries recently acquired access to a dozen new electronic resources on subjects ranging from African-American music to higher education and business and industry.

Wind, sun and switchgrass are all on the list of energy sources that could reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, but debate remains concerning the costs and benefits of each technology—and the likelihood of each one’s success. Now the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $347,000 to scientists, including one at UMass Amherst, to help untangle the pros and cons of such greener alternatives.

The Isenberg Professional MBA Program has announced that effective June 1 the Springfield Professional MBA campus will be moving from its current location at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield to the new Kittredge Center located at Holyoke Community College.

Polymer Science and Engineering faculty and a delegation of Chinese scientists will discuss their research efforts a a special seminar on Modnay, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. in A110-111 Conte Polymer Research Center.