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“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the thousands of students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who have come together to offer care, resources and encouragement as those affected begin the road to recovery,” Chancellor Javier Reyes wrote in an email to the university following the fire.
On Nov. 7 a significant fire occurred off-campus at a construction site adjacent to the Olympia Drive Apartment complex in Amherst, which is not a university-owned property. Updates will be posted when available.
In the first episode of a new podcast from the News Office, Nteta discusses Democratic challengers to Sen. Ed Markey, Gov. Maura Healey’s popularity, public opinions on the economy, immigration and other key issues.
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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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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