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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.
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Improving quality of life and achieving health equity are not just slogans — they lie at the heart of what we do.
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Students from across all SPHHS departments tell us why they love UMass, why they chose to attend, and what their education has given them.
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Mackie Awarded $2.1 Million to Advance the Science of Engagement in Community-Academic Research Partnerships
Thomas Mackie has received a $2.1 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Engineering the Future of Running with a Robotic Hip Exoskeleton
Meghan Huber and Wouter Hoogkamer announced a collaboration with sports brand PUMA to expand the application of their novel robotic hip exoskeleton.
SPHHS Launches Inaugural Healthcare Culinary Conference
On June 5-6, the SPHHS welcomed a group of 40 healthcare professionals to campus for its inaugural Healthcare Culinary Conference.
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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.