SPHHS to Host Inaugural Healthcare Culinary Conference Aimed at Medical Professionals
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences will host the inaugural healthcare culinary conference as part of the 30th annual Chef Culinary Conference 2024.
In the Media: News Roundup (April 26, 2024)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Passion Project: Alumni Develop Community Bots Program to Prepare Young Women for Careers in STEM Fields
Alumni Jack Cooley ‘96MS and Bob Hall ‘95MS are on a mission to empower young women through their work with their non-profit organization, The Community Bots.
Alhassan Receives Zenobia L. Hikes Distinguished Career Award from the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy
Sofiya Alhassan recently received the 2024 Zenobia L. Hikes Distinguished Career Award from the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA).
Graduate Students and Faculty Members Awarded Funds to Attend National Faculty Women of Color Conference
Four SPHHS graduate students and faculty members received funding to attend the 2024 Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA) national conference.
Mack Awarded Lilly Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Jennifer Mack is one of eight UMass Amherst faculty members selected as 2024-25 Lilly Fellows for Teaching Excellence by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
SPHHS Announces 2024 Research Day Award Winners
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences held its annual Research Day on April 17, 2024, in the Campus Center Auditorium.
Massachusetts Population Survey Shows No Increase in Problem Gambling Following Introduction of Casinos
Research team led by epidemiologist Rachel Volberg finds new resorts have attracted residents who formerly gambled in Connecticut.
Participants Needed for a Study on Listening Experiences
The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences is looking for persons 65 years old and older for a study about real-life listening difficulties.
In Memoriam: Paula Stamps
Paula L. Stamps, Professor Emerita of Health Promotion and Policy, passed away on March 22, 2024.
Dean’s Message - March 2024
It is with profound sadness that I convey the news of the passing of Dr. Paula Stamps, a cherished member of our faculty.