Summer 2017

Zipper Trusses in the new UMass Amherst Design Building.

Mass Timber

Inside the graceful, sustainable, and breathtaking new Design Building.

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Something Old, Something New

We asked readers to share their memories of Old Chapel.

American Wild

To counter extinction, wildlife spokesman Jeff Corwin ’02G invokes a legacy of conservation. 

Shelly Saltman, the Man behind the Stars

Promoter Shelly Saltman ’53 worked with top athletes and Hollywood stars—and has the stories to prove it.

Inquiring Minds

Murugappan Muthukumar, one of the world’s top polymer physicists, has long been fascinated by vision and the physiology of the eye. Plus, more research breakthroughs.

Licensed to Translate

Jenny McKeon ’13 illustrates her journey from UMass Amherst to a career as a manga translator.

Where Can You Get Good Pizza Around Here?

Chris Sarage ’92 went from working at Amherst’s Antonio’s Pizza to opening up his own place in Bolivia in the world’s largest salt flat.

Around the Pond

Elizabeth Warren speaks to UMass grads, a visit by Noam Chomsky, and South College renovations.

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Step Up and Be Recognized

Meet the recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

The Biomechanics of Sex

Evolutionary biologist Diane Kelly uncovers the nuts and bolts of how baby animals get made.

Tales of Mystery and Imagination 

Filmmaker Eric Stange ’76 searches for the real Edgar Allan Poe in a new PBS documentary.

Sports Talk

UMass Amherst athletes scored big this spring on the fields, on the courts, and on the water.

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Commencement in 100 Seconds

Staging UMass Commencement takes days—see how we do it in 100 seconds.

Bits

In Other Words

Chancellor Subbaswamy speaks out on academic freedom. Readers speak their minds.

Accomplished

UMass people make their mark in the world.

Bookmarks

New works by alumni and faculty authors. 

In Memoriam

Deceased alumni and faculty.

Seen

Students gather post-Commencement on University Drive. 

Teachable Moment

The UMass Amherst Laboratory of Medical Zoology’s tick lab makes outdoor adventuring safer.