SPHHS Students Bannon, Christophe, and Tran Named 21st Century Leaders
SPHHS students Sean Bannon, Naicha Christophe, and Caroline Tran will be honored as 21st Century Leaders during Commencement 2024.
Volunteers Needed for Study Investigating Impact of Old Age on Muscle Fatigue
The Muscle Physiology Lab is seeking volunteers to assist in discovering how muscle fatigue affects older adults.
SPHHS Student Groups Support Annual Employee Wellness Fair
Nearly 400 employees from across the UMass Amherst campus participated in the second annual Employee Wellness Fair on April 11.
Kinesiology Department Hosts High School Students for National Biomechanics Day
On April 12th, the Department of Kinesiology welcomed students from nearby Holyoke High School for their annual celebration of National Biomechanics Day.
Alhassan Receives Zenobia L. Hikes Distinguished Career Award from the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy
Sofiya Alhassan recently received the 2024 Zenobia L. Hikes Distinguished Career Award from the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA).
In the Media: News Roundup (April 26, 2024)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.
Graduate Students and Faculty Members Awarded Funds to Attend National Faculty Women of Color Conference
Four SPHHS graduate students and faculty members received funding to attend the 2024 Faculty Women of Color in the Academy (FWCA) national conference.
SPHHS Announces 2024 Research Day Award Winners
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences held its annual Research Day on April 17, 2024, in the Campus Center Auditorium.
The Serious Side of Kid and Canine Play
Assistant Professor Katie Potter and doctoral student Colleen Chase will lead a study examining the impact of the family dog on the exercise habits of kids.
In the Media: News Roundup (March 22, 2024)
SPHHS researchers comment in multiple media outlets on health-related topics.