How Director Dawn Monique Williams 11’G is Removing Barriers of Access to Theater
Director Dawn Monique Williams 11’G, who recently became a two-time UMass Amherst alumna, shares her love of the theater and what brought her back to UMass.
Symposium to Celebrate History of Art and Architecture Professor Walter Denny’s Scholarship in Islamic Art on Oct. 21
The Department of History of Art and Architecture will host a symposium to honor University Distinguished Professor Walter Denny on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Celebrating 60 Years, MFA for Poets and Writers Announces Fall ‘23 Visiting Writers Series Showcasing Program Alumni
The MFA for Poets and Writers program has announced the Fall ‘23 Visiting Writers Series, four events over the coming weeks celebrating MFA’s 60th anniversary.
History Professor Joel Wolfe Publishes “Fast Paced and Engaging” Book on Brazil
Joel Wolfe, professor and graduate program director in the UMass Amherst Department of History, recently published his third book, “Brazil,” with Polity Books.
Architecture's Caryn Brause Joins UMass ADVANCE as Team Lead
Caryn Brause, associate professor of architecture, has joined UMass ADVANCE as a Team Leader for 2023-24.
Marla Miller and Pari Riahi Named Associate Deans for the College of Humanities & Fine Arts
Professor of History Marla Miller and Associate Professor of Architecture Pari Riahi have been named associate deans for the College of Humanities & Fine Arts.
New Book by History's Elizabeth Sharrow 'Equality Unfulfilled' Explores Title IX
Elizabeth Sharrow, associate professor of history, has published a new book examining the half-century legacy of Title IX's passage.
Lisa J. Green, Linguistics, Receives Ubora Award From the African Hall Committee of the Springfield Museums
Lisa J. Green, PhD'93, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Linguistics, has been named a recipient of the Ubora Youth Award for 2023.
JNE Chair David Mednicoff Interviewed by Morning Wave In Busan
David Mednicoff, chair of the Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies, was recently interviewed on Morning Wave In Busan.
A History of Museum Resilience: Q&A with Author Samuel Redman
UMass Amherst history professor Samuel Redman was recently interviewed by the American Alliance of Museums.
JNE Chair David Mednicoff Writes 'The Conversation' Essay on Israel's Contentious Judicial ‘Reform’ Becoming Law
David Mednicoff, chair of the Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies, wrote an essay prominently featured on The Conversation.
