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The latest UMass Poll also shows broad opposition to potential cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and a belief by a plurality that America is now an oligarchy.

A PUMA prototype shoe developed with modern computational design and optimization techniques was found to break through the elite footwear plateau set in 2016.

The ‘Oscars of science’ goes to team probing the origins of the universe to reveal its most fundamental constituents and their interactions.

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.

Need to get in touch? Email us at scoop@umass.edu