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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
Science Behind the Speed: Kinesiology Research Validates Innovative Marathon Footwear Design
Kinesiology researchers tested a prototype marathon shoe that PUMA created with computational design, and found it improved running economy by up to 3.6%.
SPHHS Announces 2025 Research Day Award Winners
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences held its 28th annual Research Day on April 25, 2025, in the Campus Center Auditorium.
Frechette Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
Eliza Frechette, senior lecturer II in the Department of Kinesiology, has been named a 2024-25 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA) winner.
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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.