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“The opportunities at UMass are so vast.”
Hellen Muma, a master's student in epidemiology, shares the story of her public health journey so far.
In the Spotlight
“Many of the students who collaborate with me on research have an interest in the opioid epidemic because they personally have been affected in some way. Their compassion leads them to want to develop better policies to help people with addiction.”
Featured research
Improving quality of life and achieving health equity are not just slogans — they lie at the heart of what we do.
Why UMass? SPHHS graduate students tell us
Students from across all SPHHS departments tell us why they love UMass, why they chose to attend, and what their education has given them.
In the News
How to Quit Smoking, According to Science
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce is featured in this research profile around her work investigating cigarette smoking and vaping to inform policy and improve public health.
Announcing the 2025 SPHHS Scholarship Award Winners
The SPHHS honored a group of over 50 undergraduate and graduate students during its annual Awards Celebration held on May 3, 2025.
Kurland Developing AI Tool for Measuring Communication Ability in People with Language Impairments
Jacquie Kurland will use a three-year, $1.06 million funding award to develop and test an AI tool that measures communication success in people with aphasia.
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Accreditation
The UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors for a full seven-year term, extending to December 31, 2029.