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UMass News and Events

UMASS News & Events

The river data can help with drought and flood prediction, water resource management for drinking water and irrigation, infrastructure planning, and environmental monitoring.

The Institute for Applied Life Sciences’ Core Facilities have been awarded funding for a mass spectrometer and a two-photon 3D printer.

The award will support a studio project in Boston’s West End neighborhood this spring.

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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