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VASCI Student Dairy Internship

The Center for Dairy Excellence has named Sara Stoltzfus, a rising senior at The University of Massachusetts Amherst, as the 2026 education and communications intern. 

Center Hires Summer Intern to Help Support PA Dairy Farmers & Develop | Dairy Business News

June 10, 2026
College of Natural Sciences Internal Achievement Award

Congratulations to Dr. Nuno Carreiro who received a College of Natural Sciences Internal Achievement Award on May 4 for the exceptional service he provides to the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. In addition to teaching core courses for the Department, Dr. Carreiro is the Faculty Advisor for NESA and the Leader of the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences recruiting efforts, which includes giving frequent tours, coordinating outreach programs, and serving on hiring committees for professional advising staff members.

May 28, 2026
Shear Perfection: Alice Newth Retiring After Shaping UMass Livestock and Animal Science Program for 44 Years

Alice Newth has been a reliable and caring presence at the UMass Equine and Livestock Research and Education Farm in Hadley for more than 40 years. Now, with her pending retirement, the barns and fields that serve as the hands-on instruction sites of UMass Amherst’s livestock and animal science programs will seem empty without her ubiquitous presence. Read about Alice.

May 26, 2026
Early Admission at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

The Veterinary and Animal Sciences Department is proud to announce that Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has offered early acceptance to three Veterinary and Animal Sciences Department sophomore students: Sydney Goulding, Griffin Lewis, and Emily Schiller.

April 30, 2026
Bay State Livestock Classic scheduled for April 25 has been canceled

Bay State Livestock Classic scheduled for April 25 has been canceled. 

April 23, 2026
New Digital Radiography System

Thanks to a generous donation from Donna and John O'Connell,
the UMass Charles River Campus Veterinary Technology
Radiology Suite received a much-needed upgrade. The new
Digital Radiography system has been a wonderful addition to
our students’ education.

March 23, 2026
UMass NESA Animal Science Club Wins Third Place at Annual Competition

Congratulations to the UMass Student Affiliate chapter of the American Dairy Science Association (also known as the UMass NESA Animal Science Club) for the incredible achievement of the 3rd Place Overall Institution at the regional meeting and competition at the University of Connecticut on February 28!

March 13, 2026
In Memoriam

The Veterinary and Animal Sciences Department regrets to announce the passing of retired UMass Farm Superintendent, Richard "Barney" Barnicle.

March 13, 2026
Peer Advisors are ready to meet with students

Peer Advisors are ready to meet with students

February 6, 2026

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