Fall 2016

David Korins

Stage Presence

Designer David Korins reveals the inspiration, details, and big ideas behind his set for the Broadway production of Hamilton.

Time and Tide

UMass Amherst faculty member Carolina Aragon created a public art piece called High Tide for Boston's North End.

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Back from ’Nam

Hundreds of UMass students served in Vietnam, some willingly, some not. We asked three of them about their time on campus.

Between the Frames

From Chicago cop to (comic) syndicate boss, an English major finds his niche in the funnies business. 

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Handmade

Never mind the mess. Students think outside the screen at the UMass Amherst Student Union Craft Center, est. 1971.

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60 Years of Marriage in 5 Words

The wisdom of Bren and Dorothy Whittaker, who met on campus in 1952.

Around the Pond

The UMass Amherst Class of 2020, by the numbers.

Small Fish, Big Impact

Zebrafish give Professor Gerald B. Downes clues into human disease.

Sports Talk

Checking in with Ken O'Brien, Tamara Tatham, and Conor Sheary.

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Galaxies Far, Far, Far Away

Student Kevin Harrington found bright new galaxies that produce one star every hour.

Why in the World?

Why does Carolina Sáenz-Bolaños spend the night in the dense forest with jaguars?

Inquiring Minds

The Great Smog in 1952 London, NASA turns to UMass Amherst, true love discovered, and the thinnest wires known to man.

Bits

In Other Words

Letters to the editor.

Bookmarks

New works by alumni and faculty authors and musicians. 

In Memoriam

Deceased alumni and faculty.

Our New Look

Welcome to our new magazine website and redesigned print magazine.

Accomplished

Catch up with UMass people in the news.

Teachable Moment

Omelets the Hamp way.