John Sippel

Spring 2019

From Africa, For Africa

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

Fall 2018
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Prime Mover

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

Summer 2018
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Muscle, Pluck & Yankee Vim

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

Spring 2018

In Love and War

Len Gardner ’49 is among the last of the Pearl Harbor veterans.

Spring 2018

Air Show

An ace public historian shares some of her favorite aerospace artifacts.

Fall 2017

The Mysterious David Grayson

An Orchard Hill residence hall is named for an author who never quite existed.

Summer 2017
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Something Old, Something New

We asked readers to share their memories of Old Chapel.

Spring 2017
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Comic H(e)aven

A nondescript house a few blocks from campus is a cherished hangout for student improv and sketch comedians.

Fall 2016
Web Extra

Back from ’Nam

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