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2026 Distinguished Alumni Award: Heather Harrington

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Heather Harrington

Harrington began her academic journey at CNS, where she earned a BS in Applied Mathematics, summa cum laude, in 2006.

2026 Early Career Alumni Award: Allison Kirkpatrick

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Allison Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 2007 before pursuing a PhD in Astronomy at CNS.

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award: Molly Shoichet

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Molly Shoichet

Shoichet earned her PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from CNS in 1992, working with Professor Thomas J. McCarthy.

2026 Early Career Alumni Award: Rosanna Breaux

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Rosanna Breaux

Breaux earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from CNS in 2017, following a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the university in 2013.

UMass Cranberry Harvest Finds the Sweet Spot

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A collection of cranberries

Over several days, a small river of berries flowed into 18-wheelers and were shipped off to processing facilities.

Ida Cole ’68

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Ida Cole

Ida Cole ’68 awarded 2026 UMass Alumni Honors Lifetime Achievement Award

Student Spotlight: Zahra Hamdani

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Zahra Hamdani

Zahra is majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.

Student Spotlight: Avery Jean-Baptiste

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Avery Jean-Baptiste

Avery is a sophomore majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology.

Student Spotlight: Kylie Slattery

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Kylie Slattery

Kylie is pursuing a double major in Chemistry and Microbiology

Student Spotlight: Ashna Jain

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Ashna Jain

Ashna is pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Economics.

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