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UMass Amherst microbiologist James Holden lends his lifetime of experience with rare microbes to NASA effort to find life on Jupiter’s moon, Europa.
The policies are most effective at improving mental health for overweight and obese teens.
Researchers find today’s energy policy decisions may not show full effects until 2034.
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.
Need to get in touch? Email us at scoop@umass.edu.