🙌 We are excited to announce that UMass Amherst is a 2025-2026 #Fulbright Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars! https://fulbrightprogram.org/fulbright-top-producing-institutions/

Prof. Steve Granick's research article, Epithelial Cell Electrical Signaling, just landed on @pnas.org ’s Most Read Articles of the Year list! This research is recognized for its impact on public understanding of science and buzz across popular media. https://bit.ly/4qTWxmR

If you're paying for daycare, eldercare or long-term medical care, inflation is rising much faster for you. In this piece for Dollars & Sense, Prof. Emerita Nancy Folbre @umassissr.bsky.social explains why. https://www.dollarsandsense.org/the-u-s-care-affordability-crisis/

In this excerpt from the @NYTimes, Prof. Ofer Sharone talks about why losing a job can take a psychological toll—and how to deal with those strong emotions. https://bit.ly/3NKtALy

New research co-led by Prof. Cassandra Spracklen UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences reveals hundreds of hidden genetic drivers that directly influence Type 2 diabetes—clear targets for future therapies. @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4tcKov4

Ever feel like your groceries cost more but you can’t quite explain why? A new study led by a Prof. Christian Rojas reveals a hidden driver of food inflation: shrinking package sizes. https://www.umass.edu/news/article/study-reveals-shrinking-package-sizes-hide-significant-food-inflation

While out shoveling, UMass' Shayla Keane and Haylie Prevett talked to NENC about their unusual training—as bus drivers with the PVTA. "We got trained for snow conditions." https://www.nenc.news/2026-01-27/a-driveway-moment-on-a-snowy-day-in-western-mass

UMass' Kris Horn will soon have his Olympic debut one of Team USA's four-man bobsled teams. Tune in to spot him (however briefly!) zip by! https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/27/olympians-massachusetts-winter-olympics-milan-hockey-skating-luge

UMass' A. Lin Han Chan and Prof. Kristen DeAngelis are co-authors on a new paper that shows killer goop that's unique to plant pathogens. @PNASNews https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2512757123

Prof. John Weaver is one of the astronomy experts who have jointly published a paper in @natureastronomy on an ultra-high resolution map of (dark) matter. @nasa https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-025-02763-9

Prof. Rongrong Fan and UMass' Galaxie Story, and Ravi Ranjan have published new research on energy metabolism and gut microbiota in the National Library of Medicine @usdagov.bsky.social https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40071450/

🎉 UMass Amherst programs shine in the @USNews 2026 Best Online Programs rankings! https://bit.ly/4qC3xoi 🏆 @isenbergumass.bsky.social’s online business bachelor’s ranked #4 nationally 📈 Online bachelor’s programs up to #17 🩺 Nursing ranked #29 📚 Education master’s up 45 spots

When it comes to oils and health, people might be looking at the wrong problem, Prof. Eric Decker tells Scientific American. www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/epis...

Do clinical notes from AI models include incorrect information? A new study from UMass researchers says yes—and the consequences are grave. https://programminginsider.com/generic-ai-medical-records-limitations/

🥕 The 2025 veggie report is here! The vegetable team at UMass Extension delivered 44 presentations, organized 20 educational programs, reaching more than 2,700 participants along with over 375 one-on-one consultations and more than 118 farm visits! https://bit.ly/4sXqhkg

🥘 Food science fun fact: some nutrients need a little chemistry help! Black pepper boosts bioavailability, and olive oil helps fat-soluble compounds get absorbed, says College of Natural Sciences Prof. David Julian McClements. https://bbc.in/49zruXq

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Mary Lynn Boscardin! The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has renamed its highest research honor in her name celebrating decades of leadership, scholarship, mentorship, and national impact on special education policy and practice. https://bit.ly/4jVvhBQ

Old-school tech, new-school breakthrough! A team led by Riccio College of Engineering Prof. Qiangfei Xia is tackling a major tech problem using analog computing and a classic component called the memristor. www.umass.edu/news/article...

Ethan Gorman ’21 and Reed Young ’21 grads were so inspired by immersion experiences in Argentina & Ecuador that they built a language app that blends AI conversation with community & culture. The app, Avita, emphasizes conversation to help users create community. https://bit.ly/4pZoIje

From "shredding" dangerous proteins to reprogramming cancer cells for normal function, researchers in the Riccio College of Engineering at UMass Amherst latest work could pave the way for personalized therapies against cancer and other immunological diseases. umass.edu/news/article...

A dream team of voice talent. A docuseries on an American icon. Two renowned executive producers. For Erik Ewers '91 and his brother, Chris, the pieces all came together for their new 3-part, 3-hour work “Henry David Thoreau." https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/13/arts/henry-david-thoreau-pbs/

With his new podcast “Hyperfixed,” Alex Goldman ‘05 is seeking hidden systems, deeper truths—and the answer to why hotels have so many Red Delicious apples (among other questions). https://www.umass.edu/magazine/problem-solved

Join us Jan. 29 for an interactive conversation with nursing scholars and leaders from across the country to explore the past, present and future of nursing PhDs. Free and open. www.umass.edu/nursing/even...

🎉 Proud moment as our Civic Engagement & Service-Learning work is once again nationally recognized by the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. This honor reflects the collective work of students, faculty, staff, and community partners. @aceducation.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4b0uhdl

Does global warming hit everywhere equally? Nature isn’t that simple. As @dhakatribune.bsky.social notes, work by researchers like Prof. Toni Lyn Morelli on pockets of resilience offers some good news. www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/op-e...

"Our relationships are the basis of our diplomacy." UMass scholar-in-residence and former ambassador Claire D. Cronin talks to Business and Finance about her noteworthy career.

Join Prof. Amilcar Shabazz and others at Peterborough's eighth annual Martin Luther King celebration on Monday at 10 a.m. The theme of the program is "The Fierce Urgency of Now." @concordmonitornews.bsky.social

Mowing grass that's covered in frost will cause more harm than good, says UMass CAFE. Extension's Jason Lanier in this piece for Country Living.

States may want more wind and solar projects, but its the permitting systems that will either speed construction or fuel delays, UMass researchers note in a new #PolicyStudiesJournal article. www.umass.edu/news/article...

🥉Proud moment! Our @manningcics.bsky.social students placed 3rd and sharpened their cybersecurity skills in a field facing a major talent shortage. The future of cyber defense is in great hands! www.rit.edu/news/top-cyb...

Prof. Emeritus Nancy Folbre @umassissr.bsky.social explains how we need to do a better job explaining the public benefits of investment in human capabilities, including the care of people experiencing illness, frailty, or disability. www.commondreams.org/opinion/empl... via @commondreams.org

Research from Mendel and UMass highlights a big challenge for AI in healthcare: generic AI tools struggle with medical records. 🗃️ programminginsider.com/generic-ai-m...

Michael Rawlins, associate director of the Climate System Research Center, talks to the @bostonglobe.com about how "extreme cold outbreaks" could be a feature of climate change. Global warming is "still happening," he says. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/03/s...

🎉 UMass’ civic engagement and service-learning work has once again received national recognition through the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement! ow.ly/ZSEj50XVBh8

Prof. Andrew Lover from UMass School of Public Health and Health Sciences is encouraged by flu trending down, but peak flu season in Mass. still likely ahead of us. www.wgbh.org/news/health/...

Prof. Boris Svistunov weighs in on new University of Cambridge Cavendish Laboratory research that has implications for quantum computing and the evolution of the early universe. physicstoday.aip.org/news/a-funda...

Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and our partners across the Commonwealth for working with us toward a more inclusive future! www.wwlp.com/news/top-sto...

Great study with @TuftsUniversity on the future of "hybird" proteins, a promising way to hit the sweet spot between nutrition, flavor, and sustainability. https://bit.ly/4jAS2e3

Astronomers have uncovered one of the oldest known barred-spiral galaxies in the universe! This discovery helps scientists better understand when and how these galactic structures first emerged in cosmic history. www.umass.edu/news/article...

So proud of @UMass_LARP—named 1 of just 8 universities nationwide to receive the National Design Studio Award from @envisionrc! The award will support student & faculty climate-resilience design work this spring with Boston’s West End community. https://bit.ly/49nRe7D

Big news from UMass Institute for Applied Life Sciences 🎉 They just secured nearly $3.6M @malifesciences.bsky.social from to bring next-gen mass spectrometry and cutting-edge 2-photon 3D biofabrication to campus, boosting research, training & industry partnerships. bit.ly/3YxdIy6

Road salt doesn’t just disappear after winter ❄️ A UMass study found it seeps into the ground, harming plants and more. The good news is there are alternatives! https://www.hunker.com/2065310/disadvantages-of-rock-salt-de-ice-driveway/

UMass Amherst Campus has a delayed opening until 10am on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. www.umass.edu/closing/

In the battle against cancer, a new hero has entered the chat. One innovation came from UMass researchers who created a tiny particle–based cancer vaccine that stopped tumors from growing in lab tests. gulfnews.com/world/cancer...

From outer space to our streams, software built by UMass faculty are giving us an unprecedented view of water quality and quantity from every river on Earth. www.umass.edu/news/article... @nasajpl.bsky.social

Studies from UMassSafe show steady increase in seatbelt usage, less fatal crashes. www.westernmassnews.com/2026/01/06/s...

What is the future of water security for Kashmir and the wider Himalayan region? Dr. Tanveer Ali Dar explores snow drought for @dailyexcelsior1 www.dailyexcelsior.com/snow-drought...

Monarch butterflies may get sicker as the climate warms, according to new research. Published in Ecological Entomology, the study's lead author is UMass grad student Isabella Ragonese. www.newswise.com/articles/a-w...

Prof. Mariana Chilton, a public health expert, weighs in on the deep toll of food insecurity on U.S. families @myvpm.bsky.social www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Did you know we help homeowners test their soil to know what they are working with at our Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory? Check out their work, highlighted on @pbs.org This Old House www.pbs.org/video/e9-car...