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UMASS News & Events

The findings by a UMass Amherst led team uncovers critical effects of weather-induced mass mortality events on seemingly healthy populations of the birds.

Ecologists at UMass Amherst sound the alarm over how little we know about the ecological status of insects and arachnids, which are key to planetary health.

UMass Amherst researchers Christoph Bauner and Nathalie Lavoie, associate professors in the Department of Resource Economics, find some ice creams qualify as ‘healthy’ under proposed FDA guidelines.

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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