AMHERST, Mass. – As concern grows among environmentalists and consumers about micro- and nanoplastics in the oceans and in seafood, they are increasingly studied in marine environments, say Baoshan…
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AMHERST, Mass. – Over the last 20 years, many academic institutions have conducted surveys in STEM disciplines, seeking ways to address and increase awareness of discrimination and racism that are…
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AMHERST, Mass. – The ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº Amherst has announced a new collaboration with Simplilearn, a leading company for online training across digital technologies and applications, that…, About Simplilearn, Simplilearn enables professionals and enterprises to succeed in the fast-changing digital economy. The company provides outcome-based online training across digital technologies and applications such…, About UMass Amherst, UMass Amherst is one of the major public research universities in America. Nestled in Amherst, ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº, the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the…
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AMHERST, Mass. - Barbara Krauthamer, dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº Amherst, joins a new class of 31 senior-level higher education professionals in…
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Steve Acquah, associate research professor of chemistry; the Digital Media Lab coordinator; and 2009 Lindau Meetings alumni; will be part of a team of Lindau alumni, young scientists and young…
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Nutrition Ph.D. alumna Sharmin Hossain moderated a panel on public health careers as part of the 13th Annual NIH Career Symposium, which was held in virtual format this year. The panel, which…
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BOSTON – Research expenditures at the ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº increased by $33 million in one fiscal year to a record high of $684 million in Fiscal Year 2019. This continued increase reflects…, UMass President Marty Meehan, , who was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association for Public Land-grant Universities (APLU) in November . “A strong and diverse research ecosystem is central to our innovation economy…
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Today’s Supreme Court ruling that protects the nation’s 800,000 Dreamers from immediate deportation is an important and welcome step. I want to especially thank UMass Immigration Counsel Sandra…, Prior UMass Statements on DACA:, Jan. 5, 2018 – UMass leaders call for action on DACA Sep. 5, 2017 – UMass leadership statement on Administration’s decision on DACA program
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UMass Law outperformed several area private schools in 2019 employment rates. 85% of UMass Law's 2019 graduates are employed or are pursuing graduate degrees, while over 80% secured employment in bar…
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Public service commitment, Over the past five years, UMass Law has graduated the highest percentage of public service lawyers among all law schools in New England. Between 2014-2019, 27% of UMass Law graduates secured…, Public service achievements, Recognizing UMass Law’s commitment to public service, the statewide ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº Bar Association awarded the law school its prestigious MBA Public Service Award, pointing to the law school’s efforts…
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