Summer 2018

Muscle, Pluck & Yankee Vim

Massachusetts Agricultural College—UMass Amherst’s forebear—caused a sensation on the water.

Wham in the Middle of London

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

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Orchids and Cheesesteaks

Go inside the rain forest Gary Radin ’91 designed for the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show.

Down the Rabbit Hole

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

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Sports Talk

Track star Heather MacLean ’18 soars and other high points.

Interwoven

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences shows us that global health is our health.

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Why is this Scientist so Excited?

Jeanne Hardy won a big new prize, but there's more to it than that.

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Around the Pond

Discover an intricate sand mandala and read Jake Tapper's message to graduates.

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How did I end up studying Quechua in the Andes?

UWW grad Jennifer Mullen Ingerson ’18 won a Gilman scholarship.

Stories from the Field of Play

Alumni tell us about their experiences in the world of sport management. 

Inquiring Minds

New research includes the motherhood penalty, evolution of sweat, food poisoning prevention.

Bits

Accomplished

UMass people excel in multiple fields.

Connections

Class Notes are back!

Teachable Moment

Master the music festival.

In Other Words

Letters to the editor.

Seen

The Vocal Suspects perform at Fenway Park.

Bookmarks

New works by UMass Amherst alumni and faculty authors.

In Memoriam

Deceased alumni and faculty.