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Chancellor Reyes: ‘Welcome to the New Academic Year!’

Chancellor Javier Reyes welcomed the campus community to the start of the 2026-27 academic year in a campuswide email message on Sept. 9.

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Research

UMass Amherst Poll Finds Cracks in GOP’s MAGA Base, as Many Democrats Shun DSA Label while Embracing its Policies

The new poll also asked when—if ever—America was truly at “its greatest.”

The UMass football team celebrates following a touchdown during their win at Rutgers on Sept. 3, 2026
Athletics

UMass Football Kicks Off Home Schedule Against Sacred Heart Sept. 12

Hot off a dominating win at Rutgers, Massachusetts football kicks off its highly anticipated 2026 home schedule against Sacred Heart at McGuirk Alumni Stadium this Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

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UMass Amherst Federal Actions Webpage

This resource for the campus community, which is updated regularly, is dedicated to collecting and sharing vital information for students and employees in response to changes in the federal landscape.

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Equity and Inclusion

UMass Amherst Libraries Fall Reception to Present ‘W.E.B. Du Bois on Film: An Evening with Director Rita Coburn’ on Sept. 18

Honors and Awards

Mari Castañeda Named to 2026 ALX100 List by Massachusetts Nonprofit We Are ALX

Research

UMass Amherst Poll Finds Cracks in GOP’s MAGA Base, as Many Democrats Shun DSA Label while Embracing its Policies

Academics

Anthony Tuck Appointed Inaugural Caroline H. Horvitz Professor in Mediterranean Archaeology

Athletics

UMass Football Kicks Off Home Schedule Against Sacred Heart Sept. 12

Dignitaries prepare to cut the ribbon outside the Computer Science Laboratories Building on Sept. 10, 2026
University News

UMass Amherst Celebrates Opening of $125M Computer Science Laboratories Building

Community

SBS Democracy Project Presents Constitution Day Event ‘The American Experiment at 250’ on Sept. 17

University News

Chancellor Reyes: ‘Welcome to the New Academic Year!’

Academics

History Faculty Members Publish Quartet of New Books Over Summer

Honors and Awards

Brittany Houston Selected for National Public Policy Leadership Cohort, Named Social Equity Center Board Member

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Samuel Redman on the Impact of Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch

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Francine Berman: Essential Digital Technologies Are Critical Infrastructure. They Are Not Always Built and Managed That Way

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Where the Apple Nerds Go Apple Picking in New England

News & Media Relations

The Office of News and Media Relations works closely with journalists and the campus community to tell the UMass Amherst story. We gather and promote newsworthy developments about the achievements of faculty, staff and students; the university's programs and policies; research discoveries; and community outreach efforts.

Our team provides a variety of services: news releases, social media, video, photography, Inside UMass newsletter, crisis communication and reputation management, promotion of faculty expertise, and interview preparation. We are part of University Relations, which promotes UMass Amherst to all our varied audiences, both internal and external.

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