UMass News and Events

UMASS News & Events

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has risen six spots from last year, while the university’s Elaine Marieb College of Nursing surged into the Top 30 ranking of nursing programs.

Michal Horný, assistant professor of health policy and management, has also shown that providers charge disadvantaged groups a higher amount for preventive services.

UMassSafe, a traffic safety research program of center, received $624,299 from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to help improve commercial motor vehicle safety, enforcement and outreach.

Chancellor Javier Reyes sent an update on UMass Amherst’s 2024-34 Strategic Plan to the university community Monday, Sept. 30.

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