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UMASS News & Events

A rollback in EPA reporting requirements may end the Greenhouse 100 Polluters Index and access to vital public information.

While former Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy is the early Republican frontrunner, the new survey shows a likely uphill battle to defeat an increasingly popular incumbent in Gov. Maura Healey.

The study, conducted on behalf of Way Finders, found the region needs 23,000 new housing units to meet current demand and that, even with projected declines in local population, the gap will still be over 16,700 units by 2035.

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.

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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