UMass Amherst Celebrates Start of Construction on $43 Million School of Public Health and Health Sciences Hub
UMass Amherst hosted state and local leaders to celebrate the start of construction for a new $43 million School of Public Health and Health Sciences Hub.
In the Media: News Roundup (September 27, 2024)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Alege Makes Her Impact in Tribal Health Experiential Internship Seminar (THESIS) Program
Community health education graduate student Olusola Alege made a significant impact during the eight-week Tribal Health Experiential Internship Seminar program
Laura Vandenberg Named UMACC Co-chair
Laura Vandenberg and Pamela Adams have joined the UMass Amherst Community Campaign (UMACC) leadership team, signing on to serve a two-year term as co-chairs.
Dean’s Message – September 2024
Dean Siega-Riz provides her monthly newsletter message for September 2024.
SPHHS Instructors Named 2024-25 Instructional Innovation Fellows
Aline Gubrium, Adam Grimmitt and Ann-Marie Sylvia were selected as Instructional Innovation Fellows by Instructional Design, Engagement and Support (IDEAS).
Participants Sought for Study on Listening Experiences
Researchers are looking for English-speaking persons 65 years and older to participate in a study about real-life listening difficulties.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences to Host ‘Mother Tongue’ Multilingual Performance Sept. 28
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences will host a theater performance of “Mother Tongue” on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 pm at Bowker Auditorium.
SPHHS to Screen Documentary Faces of Medicine and Host Discussion with Director Dr. Khama Ennis
The SPHHS and Office of Equity and Inclusion invite the UMass community to a screening of FACES OF MEDICINE and discussion with the director, Dr. Khama Ennis.
ASPPH's Tim Leshan to Discuss Public Health’s Role as Being Critical for Democracy
The SPHHS welcomes Tim Leshan, Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, on September 26th.
Exposure to "Forever Chemicals" May Weaken Bones as People Age
Katherine Reeves will examine whether and how PFAS exposure increases the risk of brittle bones and bone fractures as people age.