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Retiring with honors Retiring with honors
At Commonwealth College, Dean Linda Slakey has thrived on the accomplishments of her students.
April 26, 2006 • University Advancement
UMass Amherst selected for new national nanomanufacturing research center UMass Amherst selected for new national nanomanufacturing research center
The National Science Foundation has awarded the campus $16 million to establish the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing, one of the nation’s elite nanotechnology centers.
April 24, 2006 • Office of News & Media Relations
Tremendous esprit de corps Tremendous esprit de corps
Isenberg Dean heading back to his first love – the students.
April 24, 2006 • Advancement Communications
Architecture+Design alumnus wins AIA award Architecture+Design alumnus wins AIA award
Patrick Tighe, '89 has won the American Institute of Architects Young Architects Award for his projects that transform substandard conditions into functional spaces.
April 23, 2006 • Department of Art and Art History
UMass rowing wins A-10 championship UMass rowing wins A-10 championship
The UMass rowing team captured its 11th straight Atlantic 10 championship Saturday, setting the longest active championship streak among all A-10 teams in all sports.
April 22, 2006 • Athletic Department
Researchers evaluate dangers for young drivers Researchers evaluate dangers for young drivers
Following an evaluation of crash data, UMass Amherst researchers have recommended revisions to the state's graduated licensing policy to improve safety for young drivers.
April 20, 2006 • Office of News & Media Relations
Students take stock Students take stock
The Bay State Livestock Classic, now in its 71st year, offers up some fresh faces.
April 20, 2006 • University Advancement
Mollica sets new season RBI record as softball sweeps Temple Mollica sets new season RBI record as softball sweeps Temple
Freshman Whitney Mollica went 3-for-6 with two home runs and five RBIs, breaking the all-time UMass single-season RBI record as UMass swept Temple 3-1 and 12-7 Saturday afternoon.
April 15, 2006 • Athletic Department
Bookish birds Bookish birds
A pair of the fastest animals on earth nest atop the Du Bois Library serve as living teaching tools.
April 14, 2006 • University Advancement
Scientist receives $1.7m to investigate migrating cells that become the face Scientist receives $1.7m to investigate migrating cells that become the face
Dominique Alfandari from the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences will investigate the molecules that regulate cellular migration to the head.
April 12, 2006 • In the Loop
George Washington wrote here George Washington wrote here
Using the president's papers, computer scientists are unlocking the past in handwritten texts.
April 12, 2006 • UMass Amherst magazine
Smugglers exploit hole in port security Smugglers exploit hole in port security
C.N. Le, sociology, says immigration from China has accelerated since the 1980s, noting that Chinese are the second-largest minority in the United States.
April 11, 2006 • The Christian Science Monitor
No. 10 UMass storms past St. John's 13-6 No. 10 UMass storms past St. John's 13-6
The men's lacrosse team dominated their ECAC opponent, with senior Jamie Yaman recording his second career hat trick and freshman goalie Doc Schneider making 15 saves.
April 8, 2006 • Athletic Department
Thriving online MBA program brings Isenberg School impressive student demographics Thriving online MBA program brings Isenberg School impressive student demographics
"We've positioned ourselves in the online market as a high-end program," emphasizes Associate Dean of Professional Programs Eric Berkowitz.
April 7, 2006 • Isenberg School of Management
Effort well awarded Effort well awarded
Three UMass Amherst students have won prestigious national scholarships.
April 7, 2006 • Advancement Communications