Fall 2018

Efosa Guobadia

Prime Mover

A vibrant, visionary alumnus brings rehab clinics and services to underserved communities at home and abroad.

After Eureka

UMass scientists turn their revolutionary ideas into businesses.

Political Fire

Rep. Marjorie Decker ’94 defies threats to pass commonsense gun bill.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Target: Breast Cancer

UMass scientists investigate what causes the insidious disease and how to prevent it.

Suicide and Resilience

A UMass researcher works with Alaskan tribes to illuminate a heartbreaking issue.

Sports Talk

Randall West and Kelly Marra take on the extraordinary challenges of competing in two different sports.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

What is my deaf way of science?

Professor Michele L. Cooke describes the value that deaf people provide to the larger community.

Inquiring Minds

The northern pike is a twitchy fish—when startled it changes direction incredibly quickly.

Web Exclusive

A Passionate Voice

Professor Martín Espada wins the Poetry Foundation’s prestigious 2018 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

All-Star Photographer

Andrew D. Bernstein captures the biggest names in sports.

Around the Pond

A contemporary art installation on campus, the news from Mount Ida, and more.

Bits

Bookmarks

New works by UMass Amherst alumni and faculty authors.

Connections

Catch up with Class Notes.

Teachable Moment

Think like a plant.

Accomplished

UMass people in the news.

In Other Words

Readers react to the summer 2018 issue.

In Memoriam

Submit address changes and notifications of deaths to updates@umass.edu.

Seen

Dodgeball! What better way to make friends?