College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Fall 2019
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Around the Pond

A repelling smell from the ‘corpse flower’ attracts a crowd

Fall 2019

One Person’s Trash is Another Person’s Artifact

INQUIRING MINDS: ‘The items left behind by migrants tell a story’

Fall 2019

Sound Minds and Bodies

SPORTS TALK: Powerhouses in the classroom and on the field

Fall 2019

It’s alright to give up on your dreams

One student’s terrifying and liberating journey to find a new dream

Fall 2019
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Guardian of the Everglades

A journey to the Everglades National Park, guided by its superintendent

Spring 2019

Ventura Pérez and the Case of the Elephant Bird

Scarred bones and a super-powered microscope suggest a new extinction theory. 

Spring 2019

From Africa, For Africa

Born poor in Burundi, Professor Léonce Ndikumana exposes the international exploitation of Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Fall 2018

Political Fire

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

Summer 2018

Down the Rabbit Hole

UMass experts cast a clear eye on fake news and our disorienting media landscape.

Summer 2018

Wham in the Middle of London

How Minouche Shafik ’83 became one of Britain’s most influential people.

Spring 2018

Out of the Dark

Rebecca Richards ’94 shines light on a controversial spy law.

Fall 2017

Power Play

Educator and activist Lisa Fontes exposes the invisible chains of control in abusive relationships.