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Two PhD students named Microsoft Fellows Two PhD students named Microsoft Fellows
Two Computer Science doctoral students from the Center for Intelligent Information Retrieval have been awarded two-year Microsoft Research Fellowships.
February 3, 2006 • In the Loop
WFCR expands high-definition radio programming WFCR expands high-definition radio programming
WFCR is offering a new, 24-hour all news and information service on its HD digital radio signal.
February 2, 2006 • In the Loop
Football signing day central 2006 Football signing day central 2006
Minuteman football coach Don Brown brings in 16 new players for the 2006 season.
February 1, 2006 • Athletic Department
A trip from Iraq aboard a flying ICU A trip from Iraq aboard a flying ICU
ABC news producer Vinnie Malhotra '97 accompanies his colleagues Bob Woodruff and Doug Vogt as they are evacuated for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries while covering the Iraq war.
January 31, 2006 • The Boston Globe
Scientists explore bat biting biomechanics Scientists explore bat biting biomechanics
The ability to bite off more than one can chew is related to the anatomy of the skull, say UMass Amherst scientists who are bringing an engineering tool to the world of biology.
January 30, 2006 • Office of News & Media Relations
Science under siege Science under siege
Kevin Knobloch '78 leads the charge for the Union of Concerned Scientists.
January 29, 2006 • UMass Amherst magazine
Artful passage Artful passage
Friends of the Fine Arts Center benefit to honor and restore a campus landmark.
January 29, 2006 • Advancement Communications
Creating connections Creating connections
A case study involving UMass business students looked at using Gateway notebook computers to improve collaboration with the National University of Ireland in Galway. Karen Hayes, Research Liaison, Gino Sorcinelli, Isenberg School of Management, and Richard Rogers, Advisor to the Provost, comment.
January 27, 2006 • Gateway.com
Race/ethnicity found to be predictor in some HIV-1 therapy Race/ethnicity found to be predictor in some HIV-1 therapy
Researchers from the School of Public Health and Health Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania have shown that race/ethnicity is a predictor of plasma lipids in HIV-1 patients with HIV-1 on highly active antiretroviral therapy.
January 24, 2006 • In the Loop
With each stitch, hope With each stitch, hope
In the wake of the genocide in Rwanda, Cari Clement ’71 helps women rebuild lives with her knitting machines.
January 24, 2006 • UMass Amherst magazine
Last second free throws give UMass upset over #25 GW Last second free throws give UMass upset over #25 GW
Kate Mills sank two free throws with 10 seconds left in the 55-53 victory over George Washington Sunday. It is UMass's first win against a ranked team since Dec. 12, 1999.
January 24, 2006 • Athletic Department
Student-athletes named to Fall 2005 Atlantic 10 honor roll Student-athletes named to Fall 2005 Atlantic 10 honor roll
98 UMass student-athletes were honored, including 12 who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA.
January 20, 2006 • Athletic Department
Faculty awarded $903,000 for research on family issues Faculty awarded $903,000 for research on family issues
Five faculty affiliated with the UMass Amherst Center for Research on Families have received research support from National Science Foundation.
January 19, 2006 • Office of News & Media Relations
Wye's world Wye's world
Surrounded by the most comprehensive collection of modern prints in the world, Deborah Wye '66 has found her place.
January 17, 2006 • UMass Amherst magazine
2006 UMass football schedule released 2006 UMass football schedule released
The Minutemen open the season at home September 2 against Colgate, then head to 2005 Poinsettia Bowl champion Navy on September 9.
January 16, 2006 • Athletic Department