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Dean's Message - April 2024
It’s that time of year when the campus is full of events. In April, the School of Public Health and Health Sciences held its 27th annual Research Day.
SPHHS Student Groups Support Annual Employee Wellness Fair
Nearly 400 employees from across the UMass Amherst campus participated in the second annual Employee Wellness Fair on April 11.
SPHHS to Host Inaugural Healthcare Culinary Conference Aimed at Medical Professionals
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences will host the inaugural healthcare culinary conference as part of the 30th annual Chef Culinary Conference 2024.
In Memoriam: Paula Stamps
Paula L. Stamps, Professor Emerita of Health Promotion and Policy, passed away on March 22, 2024.
Dean’s Message - March 2024
It is with profound sadness that I convey the news of the passing of Dr. Paula Stamps, a cherished member of our faculty.
Dean's Message - February 2024
As we navigate through the month of February, I find myself reflecting on themes of love, basketball, and dark chocolate. Allow me to delve into my musings.
In Memoriam: Janet Kellogg
Former administrative assistant to the dean Janet Kellogg passed away on February 9, 2024 at age 83.
Dean's Message - January 2024
Dean Anna Maria Siega-Riz addresses the SPHHS community in her January 2024 message.
Free Exercise Programming for Individuals with Chronic Disease and Disabilities
Students in the Department of Kinesiology are looking for individuals who have been diagnosed with chronic illness to participate in free exercise programming.
Dean’s Message – November 2023
I have had the wonderful opportunity to spend the last few days attending meetings in Washington, DC at the National Academies, NIH, and the International....
Dean's Message - October 2023
As I compose this month's message, it is impossible to ignore the ongoing global crises that are, indeed, public health emergencies.
Alumna Mary Ellen "Melon" Dash ’76 Profiled in UMass Magazine
Alumna Mary Ellen “Melon” Dash ’76, who studied exercise science and nutrition from UMass Amherst, is profiled in the Fall 2023 issue of UMass Magazine.