Mike and Terry Hluchyj Awarded Distinguished Achievement Awards from UMass Amherst!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Congratulations to Michael “Mike” Hluchyj and Theresa “Terry” (Murphy) Hluchyj on their Distinguished Achievement Awards from UMass Amherst!

The EMCNEI is thankful for the support of Mike and Terry, whose generosity helped to create our Center and its interdisciplinary work with nurse-engineer teams in healthcare.

 

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