UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative
This initiative will establish new research facilities, champion world-class faculty, and accelerate interdisciplinary solutions.
Alicia Timme-Laragy Featured as October 2026 Spotlight Scholar
Alicia Timme-Laragy, professor of environmental health sciences, has been featured as the UMass Amherst Spotlight Scholar for October 2026.
Krystal Kittle Receives Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant
Krystal Kittle is the recipient of a nearly $200,000 award from the Alzheimer’s Association Research Grant for All (AARGA) program.
Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy
Carrie Nobles will examine the effects of certain long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals on fertility and pregnancy under a five-year, $2.5 million NIH grant.
Dean's Message - September 2026
Dean Siega-Riz provides her monthly newsletter message for September 2026.
Kathryn Derose Receives Award for Community-Partnered Research in Dominican Republic
Kathryn P. Derose was recently recognized at a national accountability and policy event hosted by the Dominican Republic's National Council for HIV and AIDS.
Ruth Appiah Kubi Delivers Summer Seminar at UMass Downtown
This past summer, health policy and management doctoral candidate Ruth Appiah Kubi delivered a talk as part of the new Summer Seminar Series at UMass Downtown.
New Study Examines Youth Experiences with Cannabis-related Discipline in Schools
A new study led by alumna Faith English '25PhD is one of the first to explore the relationship between adult-use cannabis legalization in Mass. and adolescents.
Elizabeth Evans to Deliver Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Elizabeth Evans has been announced as a speaker in the 2026-2027 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and a recipient of the Chancellor's Medal.
Judi Bruno LaBranche Named 2026-27 Commonwealth Honors College Faculty-in-Residence
Judi Bruno LaBranche has been selected to serve as Faculty-in-Residence in the Commonwealth Honors Residential Community for the 2026-27 academic year.
SPHHS Dean's Seminar Will Focus on Reclaiming the Human Side of Public Health
The SPHHS welcomes Perry Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on Sept. 25th for the inaugural event in the 2026-27 Dean's Seminar Series.