SPHHS Students Work Towards Making Positive Impacts in the HHMI Summer Research Internship
Four SPHHS students used an opportunity with HHMI along with their UMass education to aid studies meant to improve lives in the community and beyond.
Dean Anna Maria Siega-Riz Named a 2025 Beacons for the Common Good Honoree by the Massachusetts Health Council
Dean Anna Maria Siega-Riz has been named by the Massachusetts Health Council as one of its 2025 Beacons for the Common Good Award Honorees.
Two SPHHS Students Get Big Opportunity with Big Y
A pair of nutrition majors gained valuable in-the-field experience as interns at Big Y. They got to see the everyday responsibilities of a corporate dietician.
SPHHS Educates Young Learners at Pre-College @ UMass Amherst
Three members of the SPHHS community spent part of their summer sharing knowledge with high school students at the university's Pre-College @ UMass program.
Interprofessional Education Programs Bring Together Clinical Trainees
During the 2024–25 academic year, an interdisciplinary team worked together to build awareness and support for integrating IPE activities into coursework.
The Power of Food Put into Practice at the 2025 Healthcare Culinary Conference
On June 9-11, 2025, the Healthcare Culinary Conference, now in its second year, explored “The Power of Food” and the transformative role it plays in health.
Elena Carbone Elected Chair of the IHLA's Committee on Research Standards
Elena Carbone was recently elected Chair of the Committee on Research Standards for the International Health Literacy Association (IHLA).
SPHHS Students Named 2025 Alumni Association Scholarship Recipients
The UMass Amherst Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships and awards, including 7 SPHHS students from all 4 majors.
SPHHS Doctoral Students Receive Graduate School Awards
Seven SPHHS doctoral students are among the recipients of research grants awarded by the UMass Amherst Graduate School during the 2024-25 academic year.
Student Teams Receive Community Engagement Group Awards
A pair of teams featuring SPHHS students recently won Outstanding Undergraduate Community Engagement Group Awards from the Civic Engagement & Service-Learning.