Academics

Judi LaBranche has been named UMass Amherst’s recipient of the 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching by the University of Massachusetts Foundation.

Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Richard Freyman has been named 1 of the 10 winners of the 2026 UMass ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentor Award.

Kinesiology lecturer Gregory Grinnell presented his innovative course practices as part of the Center for Teaching and Learning's “Sharing Showcase.” 

The SPHHS honored a group of almost 60 undergraduate and graduate students during its annual Awards Celebration held on March 28, 2026, in the SPHHS Hub.

Jennifer Whitehill is among the 5 UMass Amherst faculty members selected to receive the Mid-Career Post-Tenure (MCPT) Fellowship for the 2026-27 academic year.

Ann-Marie Sylvia's innovative course design is featured in a new post from the UMass Amherst Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support (IDEAS) team.

Seven SPHHS graduate students attended the Annual Student Forum, hosted by the Mass. Health Policy Forum, gaining insights into health policy decision making.

Nutrition major Gabrielle Benkenstein has been named a Fall 2025 Scholar-Athlete by UMass Athletics. 

Autumn Liguori-Bills has been selected as one of the recipients of the inaugural CLACLS Undergraduate Community Project Award.

Heather Wemhoener, online program director and lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Public Health Sciences alumna Chloé Massabni ’25 has been awarded a U.S. Fulbright grant for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Nutrition alumna Sharon Bonsu '23, '24M, was recently selected for a pair of prestigious nutrition awards.