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Food Science Considers the Future of Food During ‘Food 2036’ Workshop
This workshop was the inaugural convening of the university’s Future of Food Initiative.
Glassblower Sally Prasch Keeps Alive the Ancient Craft Behind Cutting-edge Science
Prasch, UMass Amherst’s scientific glassblower, keeps a tradition alive while supporting innovative research.
UMass Celebrates Extensive Renovation at Gloucester Marine Station
This newly renovated facility will expand field-based learning, cutting-edge research, and coastal-resilience innovation.
Stockbridge Honors Graduating Class of 2026
The Stockbridge School is one of the oldest and most prestigious agricultural programs in North America.
Floral Design Students Build Springfield Museum Display Celebrating Children’s Books
The Floral Design program emphasizes sustainability in all cycles of the business—production, harvest, and sales.
CNS Represented in Undergraduates to be Honored as 21st Century Leaders at Commencement 2026
The awardees were chosen in recognition of their strong academic records and exemplary achievements.
Learning By Growing: How UMass Students Run Their Own Farm
The farm is a 20-acre, student-run farm that sells to Big Y and UMass Dining, and runs a 100-person, community-supported agriculture (CSA) operation.
CNS Takes Top Three Spots at 2026 3MT Competition
Members of CNS won the winner, runner-up, and “People’s Choice” designations this year.
Five Food Science Ice Cream Competition Flavors to be Unveiled at Herrell's
The new flavors will be sold in Herrell’s Mill District and Thornes Marketplace locations.
Updated Climate Action Tool Curates Best Practices for the Environmentally Motivated
Focused on the northeastern US, the tool is a library curated by scientific experts in the world of climate change.
Chancellor Reyes and Dean Fox Visit the Arcaro Lab
The visit underscored the importance of innovative, translational research happening at UMass Amherst.
BCT and DesignBuild Team Send Fourth House to Holyoke
This new tiny home is called Casita de Vida.