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UMass Amherst Poll Finds Mass. Voters See Improvements for Healthcare but Not for Themselves UMass Amherst Poll Finds Mass. Voters See Improvements for Healthcare but Not for Themselves
The poll finds that most state residents don’t think their own healthcare has been improved by the healthcare reform law, but nearly 4 in 10 say overall healthcare in the state has improved.
December 13, 2011 • Office of News & Media Relations
UMass Amherst Permaculture Committee Wins ‘Real Food Award’ UMass Amherst Permaculture Committee Wins ‘Real Food Award’
The award recognizes excellence in promoting real food at colleges, developing new leaders and building bridges between worker-student, producer-consumer or town-gown communities.
December 12, 2011 • Office of News & Media Relations
Career Days for Teuscher, Robinson Help Minutewomen Past Maine Career Days for Teuscher, Robinson Help Minutewomen Past Maine
Behind a career-high 18 points from Emilie Teuscher and a career-best 16 rebounds from Shakia Robinson, the UMass women's basketball team rolled to a 63-54 victory over Maine on Sunday afternoon.
December 11, 2011 • Athletic Department
Williams, Riley Contribute to Comeback Win over Siena Williams, Riley Contribute to Comeback Win over Siena
UMass improved its record to 8-3 in a comeback-win over Siena on Friday night. Chaz Williams scored 20 points in the second half alone, giving the Minutemen the boost they needed for the win.
December 9, 2011 • Athletic Department
PVTA Unveils Cleaner, Quieter Fleet of 28 New Flyers PVTA Unveils Cleaner, Quieter Fleet of 28 New Flyers
The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) unveiled its next generation of buses on December 8. New features include wider aisles, larger windows, and an Intelligent Transportation System.
December 9, 2011 • In the Loop
Charley Molnar Named University of Massachusetts Head Football Coach Charley Molnar Named University of Massachusetts Head Football Coach
The Notre Dame offensive coordinator was officially named the 29th head coach of the UMass football program on Dec. 8, at the new home of the Minutemen - Gillette Stadium.
December 8, 2011 • Athletic Department
Gracel's Goal, Boyle's 26 Saves Power Hockey Past #17 Yale Gracel's Goal, Boyle's 26 Saves Power Hockey Past #17 Yale
UMass remains unbeaten at home after defeating the second top-20 team this season. Branden Gracel got the game-winning goal in the third period while Kevin Boyle stopped 26 shots
December 7, 2011 • Athletic Department
'Diversity Matters' Website Launched 'Diversity Matters' Website Launched
"Diversity Matters," a new web resource aimed at articulating the campus' commitment to diversity and equality by bringing together a wide range of related resources, has been launched.
December 7, 2011 • In the Loop
PERI Investigates How to Turn Corporate Cash and Asset Reserves into Job Creation PERI Investigates How to Turn Corporate Cash and Asset Reserves into Job Creation
Researchers from the Political Economy Research Institute examine the impact that mobilizing excess liquid assets into productive investments could have on job creation.
December 7, 2011 • Office of News & Media Relations
Men's Basketball Hangs on for 63-58 Win at East Carolina Men's Basketball Hangs on for 63-58 Win at East Carolina
UMass hit four free throws in the final 40 seconds of play as the Minutemen held on for a win on Tuesday night at Minges Coliseum. Freddie Riley led all players with 14 points.
December 6, 2011 • Athletic Department
Massachusetts Approves Agricultural Research Deal with Brazil Massachusetts Approves Agricultural Research Deal with Brazil
Agricultural researchers at UMass Amherst are strengthening ties with their Brazilian counterparts as part of an agreement announced by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.
December 5, 2011 • The Boston Globe
Researchers Test a Drug-Exercise Program Designed to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Researchers Test a Drug-Exercise Program Designed to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Kinesiology researcher Barry Braun and colleagues reported that exercise combined with the diabetes drug metformin was not better at improving insulin resistance than exercise alone.
December 5, 2011 • Office of News & Media Relations
UMass Amherst and State Marine Fisheries Officials Open Collaborative Marine Science Research Station UMass Amherst and State Marine Fisheries Officials Open Collaborative Marine Science Research Station
The research center, at Hodgkins Cove in Gloucester, is a $400,000 renovation made to promote sustainable fisheries and economic development.
December 2, 2011 • Office of News & Media Relations
In High-Profile Matchup, UMass Amherst Poll Finds Elizabeth Warren in Dead Heat with Incumbent Sen. Scott Brown In High-Profile Matchup, UMass Amherst Poll Finds Elizabeth Warren in Dead Heat with Incumbent Sen. Scott Brown
A political poll conducted by UMass Amehrst finds that Democrat Elizabeth Warren is running even or perhaps ahead of incumbent Sen. Scott Brown in a potential matchup next fall.
December 1, 2011 • Office of News & Media Relations
New Research Finds Military Spending a Weak Job Engine Compared to Other Investments New Research Finds Military Spending a Weak Job Engine Compared to Other Investments
Researchers Robert Pollin and Heidi Garrett-Peltier found government spending on the military is a far weaker engine of job growth than are investments in clean energy, health care, or education.
November 30, 2011 • Office of News & Media Relations