Patricia Sullivan

Spring 2018

Out of the Dark

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

Spring 2018

Why Do I Fight?

Student boxer Meiya Berkey ’18 tells why she steps into the ring.

Fall 2017

How Do You Top This?

Patrick Hadley ’90 has made a living astonishing people. 

Fall 2017

Sarah and Her Robot

Sarah Osentoski ’08G, ’09PhD wants you to have a cute robot. 

Fall 2017
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Machines That See

Computer scientists search for the secrets of human vision.

Summer 2017

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.

Spring 2017

Slavery at Mount Vernon

Behind the scenes at Washington’s estate.

Spring 2017
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Why is this linguist #talmbout Twitter?

A case study on Twitter dialect. Plus, a video profile of the UMass linguist.

Spring 2017

STEP IT UP AND GO

Our author treks across campus to learn more about a UMass Amherst study on the precision and accuracy of consumer activity trackers. 

Spring 2017
Web Extra

All the Stops

A UMass alum is building digital organs that sound as good (or even better!) as pipe organs. Have a listen and see if you agree. 

Fall 2016

60 Years of Marriage in 5 Words

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Fall 2016
Web Extra

Stage Presence

Designer David Korins reveals the inspiration, details, and big ideas behind his set for the Broadway production of Hamilton.