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On April 6, 2026, Congressman Jim McGovern attended the Annual Induction Ceremony of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. 

UMass Amherst Poll recently released the results of a new poll, highlighting disapproval, pessimism, and division among Americans. 

This world-class program was founded and organized by Marta Vicarelli, assistant professor of economics and public policy at UMass Amherst.

CJLS RISE into Research is a summer program pairing SBS RISE students with a faculty mentor for a unique, real-world research experience.

For students preparing for careers in public relations, the partnership offers a meaningful bridge between coursework and practical experience.

In “The Economics of War and Peace,” Boyce examines how economic incentives influence both the outbreak of conflict and the possibilities for sustaining peace. 

Kelsey Shoub, public policy, & Libby Sharrow, public policy & history, received a grant supporting their research on the effects of campus authority on students

Frank Sleegers, Professor of Landscape Architecture, reflects on renowned German landscape architect Gustav Lange's (1937-2022) most significant work.

A team of UMass Amherst landscape architecture students led by assistant professor Samantha Solano will participate in the 2025 Envision Resilience Challenge.

Venus Mary Green, a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology, has been awarded the Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowship at Williams College.