Public Health Sciences Program news

Ann-Marie Sylvia's innovative course design is featured in a new post from the UMass Amherst Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support (IDEAS) team.

Recent public health sciences alumnus Benjamin Karol ’25 was selected as a “Patriots Difference Maker of the Week” by the New England Patriots Foundation.

Daniel Gerber, senior lecturer in community health education and former associate dean of academic affairs, passed away in December following a long illness.

Autumn Liguori-Bills has been selected as one of the recipients of the inaugural CLACLS Undergraduate Community Project Award.

SPHHS researchers with the Center for Program Evaluation presented their evaluation of a Pioneer Valley public health department at the 2025 MHOA Conference.

Seniors enrolled in the undergraduate public health sciences capstone course presented their semester’s work at the Capstone Poster Symposium held on Nov. 20.

Public Health Sciences alumna Chloé Massabni ’25 has been awarded a U.S. Fulbright grant for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Abigail Grimm ’24 leads a study examining the associations between bullying, social support, and mental health among transgender and gender‑diverse adolescents.

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.

The UMass Amherst Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships and awards, including 7 SPHHS students from all 4 majors.