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Men More Accurate than Women When Hitting a Target in the Dark
- UMass Amherst evolutionary biologist Duncan Irschick studied the roles of gender, target size, and darkness on adults’ ability to accurately strike a hammer on a force plate.
- July 1, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
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UMass Storm Chasers Sweep The Plains
- UMass Amherst radar experts have returned from the biggest tornado chase in history, combining over 100 storm experts and an armada of chase equipment to gather critical data to help save lives.
- June 30, 2009 • WBZ
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A Yellow Ribbon Welcome
- UMass Amherst has signed on to help more veterans receive a college education as part of the Veteran’s Administration’s voluntary Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
- June 26, 2009 • University Relations
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Framework for Excellence
- Moving UMass Amherst to the upper echelon of national universities.
- June 22, 2009 • University Relations
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Researchers Design "Chemical Nose"
- The new tool may help sniff out cancer earlier and improve treatment options.
- June 22, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
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Campus Center Hotel Gets Makeover
- The hotel been transformed into a modern, three-star facility that stands out as a top destination in Western Massachusetts.
- June 21, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
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'Grassoline' Research Featured on Cover of Scientific American
- The July issue features an article by UMass chemical engineer George Huber and a co-author who predict continued use of plant-powered vehicles could “fundamentally change the world.”
- June 16, 2009 • In the Loop
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Amy Novak Receives Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award
- UMass field hockey player was honored for overcoming great personal, academic, and emotional odds to achieve academic success while participating in intercollegiate athletics.
- June 15, 2009 • Athletic Department
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Avon Walk Boston Highlights Research Projects
- Grants to support three western Massachusetts research teams were announced at the seventh annual fund raiser to facilitate access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer.
- June 15, 2009 • Office of News & Media Relations
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High-Performance Computing Center Planned for Holyoke
- Organizers say the proposed $100 million, energy-efficient center could anchor a local information technology development district.
- June 12, 2009 • In the Loop
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Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
- Barry Braun, director of the Energy Metabolism Laboratory at UMass Amherst, cautions that adding calories right after exercising could negate the benefits of working out.
- June 11, 2009 • HealthDay
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Fuller Chosen as New Dean of Isenberg School
- Mark A. Fuller, professor and chair of the department of information systems at Washington State University, has been named dean of the Isenberg School of Management. Fuller begins August 1.
- June 11, 2009 • In the Loop
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Obama Taps Feinberg as Special Master on Executive Pay
- Kenneth Feinberg '67, who oversaw the Sept. 11th victim compensation fund, has been charged with regulating compensation for executives that have received government financial assistance.
- June 11, 2009 • In the Loop
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Kim Named Interim VC for Student Affairs and Campus Life
- Jean Kim will hold a one-year one-year appointment starting July 1; a national search will be conducted to fill the permanent post.
- June 9, 2009 • In the Loop
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Field Hockey Unveils 2009 Schedule
- The two-time defending Atlantic 10 champions will play a 20-game schedule that includes NCAA Final Four teams Iowa and Syracuse. UMass will also host the A-10 Championship.
- June 8, 2009 • Athletic Department