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Gov. Healey leads roundtable talk on maternal health, postpartum care at UMass Chan
The roundtable discussion was co-hosted by UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health.
Weekly Rundown: JAMA Network to add AI journal in 2027; UMass Memorial Health partners with Microsoft, Accenture
Stay up to date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief. Read below for news from the week of Oct. 12 to 16. | The latest news from UMass Memorial Health, Elation Health, HealthTap, JAMA and more.
UMass Memorial Health Announces Unified Data Platform Multi-Year Initiative, Investments in AI-Powered Innovation in Partnership with Accenture and Microsoft
NEW YORK & WORCESTER, Mass., October 15, 2026--UMass Memorial Health today announced a multi-year initiative with Accenture and Microsoft to modernize its data platform.
Crista Johnson-Agbakwu honored with Worcester Black Excellence Award for Community Leadership
Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, MD, MS, FACOG, received the Worcester Black Excellence Award for Community Leadership, recognizing her work advancing health equity, addressing healthcare disparities and mentoring future medical leaders.
Sen. Megan Dahle visits 3 Plumas hospitals
The Office of Sen. Megan Dahle reports Dahle and her team visited three Plumas County hospitals last week, during her trip to meet with community leaders
Cancer fund reminds everyone to care for their health
The Lake Almanor Cancer Fund reminds everyone to make time for themselves. "Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do — for
Partnership expands access to kids' mental health services
First 5 Plumas announces it is working with Lost Sierra Family Integration Center to provide easier access to infant and early childhood mental health and
Public Health offers free drive-through flu clinics
Plumas County Public Health Agency announces its annual free drive-through flu vaccination clinics beginning Monday, Oct. 19, and continuing through
$120 million “Future of Food” initiative seeks to improve food science department
$120 million Initiative brings “Future of Food’ to UMass Food Science Department
UMass Memorial hires Chicago-area health executive as CFO
Biesczat spent 14 years with the organization now known as Endeavor Health, a nonprofit health system operating nine hospitals in and around Chicago.
Reception supports EPHC health care scholarship
The Eastern Plumas Health Care Foundation invites the community to gather for an afternoon reception on Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring locally inspired hors
City Arts and Sciences Academy partners with UMass Lowell
LYNN — As Lynn Public Schools’ City Arts and Sciences Academy enters its second year, the district is developing a partnership with UMass Lowell that will expand college and career… Related posts: City Arts and Sciences Academy receives $250,000 grant Lynn school celebrates AAPI Heritage Month ‘The American Dream’ explores the pursuit of justice with […]
UMass Amherst Astronomer Alexandra Pope is Science Team Lead for New NASA Space Telescope
NASA’s PRIMA space telescope will reveal hitherto unknown parts of the universe.
UConn and UMass reschedule football game for 2029
The two teams have played six times since 2018, with the Huskies holding a 4-2 record.
Building the future: UMass celebrates $125M Computer Science Laboratories
AMHERST — Inside a room at the Physical Computing Makerspace on the University of Massachusetts campus, a 3D printer is fabricating a chalk case that a teaching assistant will use to carry writing utensils. The case’s design started as a computer file, drawn up nearby by Bennett Gillig, a UMass graduate student pursuing a master’s […]
Perkiomen's Patrese Feamster has "unfinished" business after committing to UMass
By Matt Allibone (@Bad2theAllibone) Patrese Feamster could have felt elated. He could have felt relieved. He had just accomplished a lifelong goal, after all. Instead, Feamster had a different feeling after committing to UMass earlier this month. The feeling is unfinished,” Feamster s
Boston announces UMass urban public health internship partnership
Boston city officials announced a new partnership with UMass Boston to provide Public Health Commission internships for college students, who will then teach high school students through the program.
Boston taps UMass students to tackle public health workforce gaps
Boston is tapping its universities to build a stronger public health workforce, starting with students at UMass Boston.
Business owner, UMass Chan at odds over $117K worth of tools
The owner of AJC Tools says he could go out of business because UMass Chan refuses to pay; the school says its purchasing policies weren't followed.
Manning College ceremonially opens new Computer Science Laboratories
“When the Computer Science Laboratories was envisioned, we wanted it … to be a new home for innovation,” UMass President Marty Meehan said. “It has proven to be just that.”
UMass Amherst national poll reveals concerns about AI as politicians battle over what to do
While politicians battle over the right way to handle artificial intelligence companies, new polling suggests the nation is concerned about how the nation's leaders are handling both the technology and its environmental impacts.
UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative | Institute for Applied Life Sciences
UMass Amherst is launching a $120 million effort to address real-world concerns as the global food system faces critical challenges related to climate change and sustainability, food safety and a growing population expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050. The initiative will include a new 36,000 square foot research facility, a multidisciplinary collaborative research center, an endowed chair in food science and three endowed faculty positions who will examine crucial questions about the future of our global food system.
UMass Amherst forges the "future of food" with $120 million investment
UMass Amherst is leading the charge to bring together everyone from farmers to food scientists to solve problems facing our global food system.
Women’s soccer notebook: UMass takes care of business in 3-0 win against Northeastern
UMass women's soccer extended its hot start, beating Northeastern 3-0
Annual low-cost health screening set for October
Plumas District Hospital announces its annual low-cost health screenings during the first two full weeks of October. Appointments are necessary for the
Seneca adds new women's health service
Seneca Healthcare District announces the addition of endometrial ablation to its women's health service line at the Lake Almanor Clinic, providing local
Rutgers Listed as 3.5 Point Underdogs vs Boston College
Rutgers opens as underdogs after disastrous performance against UMass.
Rutgers Called Out by NJ State Government Over UMass Upset
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights opened the 2026 season with a nightmare. The team not only lost to UMass, but did so in blowout fashion by a final of 37-21.UMass has been one of the worst teams in FBS over the past decade and just went 0-12 last season. That made the Week 1 showdown a […] The post Rutgers Called Out by NJ State Government Over UMass Upset appeared first on HEAVY.
Future Penn State opponent loses season opener in embarrassing fashion
IT was a long night for Rutgers football as they opened their 2026 season with an absolute dud of a performance against lowly UMass.
UMass Stuns Rutgers in Massive Week 1 Upset
College football wasted no time delivering a shocking result in Week 1. The UMass Minutemen pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the opening week Thursday night, stunning the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 37-21 at SHI Stadium. UMass entered the game as a massive 29.5-point underdog and was coming off a winless 0-12 season, making…
Massive underdog UMass ravages Rutgers
UMass had lost 16 games in a row entering the 2026 season. The Minutement went into a game against Rutgers of the Big Ten and rolled
Rutgers football suffers embarrassing loss to UMass
If you drew up the worst-case scenario for how Rutgers football’s 2026 season would begin, it would look a lot like this.
UMass Athletics and Baystate Health announce major partnership with expanded initiatives
UMass Athletics and Baystate Health have finalized a multi-year partnership that will introduce enhanced fan engagement initiatives across university sporting events.
Business Briefs: Aug. 28, 2026
UMassFive welcomes new community engagement pro HADLEY — UMassFive College Credit Union has hired Kelley Jewell as its community engagement coordinator. This newly created position reflects UMassFive’s continued investment in community engagement and expands the credit union’s ability to deliver financial wellness programs, strengthen community partnerships and support volunteer efforts throughout the Valley. In this […]
Wei-Shun Chang receives $700K National Science Foundation CAREER Award grant for nanoparticle research
The NSF CAREER Award will support Chang's research on nanomaterial structure and spin behavior to develop new uses
Business Briefs: Aug. 7, 2026
UMassFive welcomes new associate director HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union welcomes Timothy (Tim) Webster to its board of directors as an associate director. Webster brings extensive experience in law, governance, higher education and international affairs, along with a longstanding commitment to service and community engagement. Webster is a professor of law at Western […]
UMass Chan leading patient-centered research for people living with dementia
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute is sponsoring the two-year, $300,000 project.
UMass Chan receives Massachusetts Life Sciences Center funding to advance health equity in pregnancy care and biomedical discovery
UMass Chan Medical School researchers have received funding from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to advance research using artificial intelligence to improve early identification of pregnancy-induced hypertension and to establish a colorectal cancer biobank that will accelerate biomedical discoveries.
UMass Chan summer outreach programs inspire next generation of physician-scientists
Classrooms and labs kept busy this summer at UMass Chan, hosting high school and college students participating in outreach programs.
UMass Chan leading national study on school-based health centers
Michelle Trivedi, MD’09, MPH, received a $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study school-based health centers.
AI Researcher Receives $745K Bits to Bytes Award from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Create the World’s Largest Annotated Spleen Ultrasound Dataset
Principal Investigator (PI) Daniel Haehn, PhD, director of UMass Boston’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Core Facility and an associate professor of computer science, will lead SPLEEN-US: Open Annotated Spleen Ultrasound Dataset for Precision Neuromodulation.
Business Briefs: July 17, 2026
Cait Murray honored with MassHire Youth Partner Award HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union has announced that Community Engagement Manager Cait Murray has been recognized with the MassHire Annual Youth Partner Award, honoring her outstanding contributions to youth financial education and workforce readiness throughout the Valley. The award recognizes Murray’s leadership in delivering financial […]
UMass Chan scientist receives award to develop AI capable of identifying neuron types
AI project at UMass Chan strives to identify different neuron types from 3D images and video
Med student Regina Taylor named inaugural Huppert Community Health Scholar in Family Medicine
Huppert Community Health Scholar in Family Medicine program gives medical students the chance to engage in community health, engagement and leadership experiences for four years.
Charlton College of Business maintains AACSB accreditation, placing UMass Dartmouth among the world’s top business schools
Reaccreditation recognizes Charlton’s commitment to academic quality, faculty excellence, student success, and regional economic impact
UMass Lowell business students help an endangered species: Duckpin bowling
UMass Lowell business students in the Manning School’s Mill City Consulting course helped modernize North Chelmsford Lanes, one of only two remaining duckpin bowling alleys in Massachusetts, while preserving the qualities that have made it …
Science for Living: How acupuncture is earning its place in modern medicine
UMass Chan researchers discuss the growing evidence behind acupuncture’s role in modern integrative medicine and how it is helping to reduce chronic pain.
UMass Amherst Ag and Food Science Programs Ranked Among the Best in the World
Source: UMass News & Media The University of Massachusetts Amherst Agricultural Sciences and Food Sciences and Technology programs have again been ranked among the Top 10 worldwide in the 2026-27 Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report. The 12th annual edition of U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings evaluating more than 2,250 institutions in the U.S. and
UMass Amherst agricultural, food science programs again rank among world’s best
UMass Amherst’s agricultural sciences and food science programs have once again been ranked among the top 10 in the world in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities…
Plumas Bank named 1st AD small business of the year
The Office of Assemblymember Heather Hadwick announces May was National Small Business Month, and Hadwick recognized Plumas Bank as the 1st Assembly
UMass Chan research finds Medicaid-funded nutrition, housing programs linked to improved health outcomes, lower costs
New research finds Medicaid-funded nutrition and housing programs are linked to improved health outcomes and lower healthcare costs in Massachusetts.
Nursing Global Health Pathway expands to include opportunities in Armenia and Ghana
The Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing’s Global Health Pathway has expanded from a singular program in the Dominican Republic to include Ghana and Armenia.
Cancer fund invites vendors for Health & Wellness Fair
The Lake Almanor Cancer Fund invites individuals and organizations to be part of a Health & Wellness Fair July 31 dedicated to empowering the
‘Science essential to society’: PhD candidates honored at 2026 award ceremony
Graduating PhD candidates in the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School were celebrated during an awards ceremony on May 28.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, May 23
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
Studying the science of baseball
Testing equipment at the UMass Lowell Baseball Research Center.
Science for Living: Managing type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
As more people enter pregnancy with type 2 diabetes, researchers and clinicians at UMass Chan are studying new ways to improve care before, during and after pregnancy.
NIH awards $50 million to UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science
The UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science has been awarded a seven-year, $50 million renewal of its Clinical and Translational Sciences Award.
UMass Chan Reverse Science Fair has Worcester high schoolers judging grad students, postdocs
The classic science fair format was flipped at UMass Chan as Worcester high school students judged research posters by graduate students and postdocs.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Tuesday, May 5
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
UMass professor to receive award for helping advance food science
A UMass professor is being recognized with one of the highest honors someone in his field can receive.
Marcus Williams Promoted to Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance
LOWELL, Mass. – UMass Lowell Director of Athletics Lynn Coutts recently announced the promotion of Marcus Williams to Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance.
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Saturday, April 25
Vermont high school sports scores and results as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.
As colleges struggle, Baker says sports can be part of the solution
Former governor and NCAA president says UMass hockey title boosted student applications.
UMass Chan faculty, medical students aim to improve health through reducing hospital waste
As part of an initiative to help reduce unnecessary waste, students, faculty and staff participated in a 24-hour trash audit at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
UMass Chan junior faculty receive child health research grants from Hood Foundation
Silvia Galván Peña, PhD, and Jin Zhang, PhD, are two of five recipients of a 2026 Hood Foundation Award.
Parker Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team - University of Massachusetts Athletics
K'Jei Parker of the Massachusetts men's basketball team has been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, as announced on Tuesda...
High school students to compete in UMass Dartmouth business challenge
Over 200 high school students will compete in a business challenge at UMass Dartmouth to learn real-world skills.
High school students to compete in UMass Dartmouth business challenge
Over 200 high school students will compete in a business challenge at UMass Dartmouth to learn real-world skills.
Miami (Ohio) stunned by UMass, but still projected in NCAA Tournament field
The RedHawks suffered their first loss of the season, which could now give the MAC two Big Dance bids
UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center and Shields Health Announce New Partnership for MRI and PET/CT Services in Milford
UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center and Shields Health announced a new joint venture partnership to provide advanced imaging services at two locations in Milford. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services are available at Milford Regional Medical Center, located at 14 Prospect Street, and both MRI and Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) services are offered at the Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center, located at 20 Prospect Street.
Med school best friends create guide for new immigrants navigating health care system
The project is supported by a 2025 Remillard Family Community Service Fund grant.
Charlton College of Business students explore luxury branding in France during Winter Session
Seniors gain global perspective on European brand strategy at emlyon business school
Banks' 31 lead UMass over Ohio 94-82
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) Marcus Banks' 31 points led UMass past Ohio 94-82 on Tuesday.
Charlton College of Business named a top Business School and MBA program
Charlton climbs 8 spots in Fortune's 2026 rankings
Science for Living: Can using AI risk prediction in breast cancer screening improve early detection?
Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are studying how an AI-based risk assessment tool could improve early breast cancer detection.
Hill, Ball State beat UMass 74-73 in OT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) Davion Hill scored 26 points and Armoni Zeigler made the game-winning layup with 16 seconds left in overtime and Ball State beat UMass 74-73 on Tuesday.
UMass Memorial Health stops surgeon from doing transgender surgeries. Why?
Alford joined the the health system in 2023, and has done more than 40 surgeries for patients 18 to 73 years old.
UMass Lowell Athletics Hosts Career After Sports Workshop for Student-Athletes
LOWELL, Mass. - UMass Lowell Athletics hosted its first-ever Career After Sports Workshop, a panel discussion designed to help student-athletes better understand the transition from college athletics to the workforce.
Montas scores 24 as UMass-Lowell defeats Bryant 88-69
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) Angel Montas scored 24 points as UMass-Lowell beat Bryant 88-69 on Thursday night.
Science for Living: How digital health tools strengthen care when patients are the core focus
Daniel Amante, PhD, MPH, discusses how digital health tools are most effective when they’re designed with patients at the center.
Science for Living: How digital health tools strengthen care when patients are the core focus
Daniel Amante, PhD, MPH, discusses how digital health tools are most effective when they’re designed with patients at the center.
UMass Chan rural health scholars lead culinary workshops at local senior center
The students are leading “Cultivating Connections,” a monthly, hands-on culinary workshop for area residents at the Barre/Hardwick senior center.
Bettiol scores 20 as UMass takes down Toledo 84-82
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) Leonardo Bettiol had 20 points in UMass' 84-82 win over Toledo on Tuesday.
Underdog Dynasty’s full final 2025 college football rankings, 1-136
From Indiana to UMass, here are our final rankings for the 2025 college football season. The full 136.
Ecophysiologist shares science behind hibernation Jan. 24
Feather River Land Trust announces that ecophysiologist Hannah Carey will present a talk on hibernation Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Sierra Valley Nature
Epic and health systems sue Health Gorilla and data companies
OCHIN, Reid Health, Trinity Health and UMass Memorial Health join the electronic health record vendor in a new federal lawsuit alleging improper access and monetization of 300,000 patient medical records.
UMass Amherst granted millions to expand life science research and manufacturing
UMass Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences has received two grants that total over $3.5 million from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
Is health care ready for impersonal AI to take over?
UMass Amherst students and professionals are weary AI will lack what a human can offer in patient care.
US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
Carrie McDonough, Carnegie Mellon University; Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University; Cara Poland, Michigan State University; Nathaniel M. Tran, University of Illinois Chicago; Rachael Sirianni, UMass Chan Medical School, and Stephanie J. Nawyn, Michigan State University From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States. January saw the abrupt […]
Universities are in the spotlight. So what is it like in a UMass politics class right now?
Race and gender classes have been canceled, professors fired, and university presidents sacked. We spent a day in a UMass classroom to see how the consequences have trickled down.
Top story: Amid NIH funding cuts and uncertainty, Gov. Healey says future of science, research in Massachusetts is at stake
Top story: The visit included a tour of the new Paul J. DiMare Center and a closed-door meeting with UMass Chan faculty members.
Science for Living: Examining hidden risks of cannabis use among older adults
Emergency visits tied to cannabis use are surging among older adults. Jerry H. Gurwitz, MD’83, led a nationwide study that is shedding light on the trend.
DePaul hosts UMass Lowell after Larsson's 22-point outing
UMass Lowell visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Sabrina Larsson scored 22 points in the River Hawks' 60-43 win against the New Haven Chargers
Graeagle business owner takes Hot August Nights helm
Hot August Nights announces Lisa Jansen as its new executive director, bringing fresh leadership to one of Nevada’s most iconic annual events as it gears