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UMASS News & Events

UMass Amherst economist Christian Rojas has found that ‘shrinkage,’ not classic shrinkflation, cut package sizes by almost 15% and added nearly four points to food inflation.

The university’s online education programs have once again been recognized as among the best in the nation with three programs placing in the Top 5, according to the rankings that were released on Jan. 27.

Elizabeth (Libby) Sharrow and Patricia Griffin joined 11 other scholars in signing an amicus brief supporting a transgender student in West Virginia v. B.P.J

This resource for the campus community, which is updated regularly, is dedicated to collecting and sharing vital information for students and employees in response to changes in the federal landscape.

News & Media Relations

The Office of News and Media Relations works closely with journalists and the campus community to tell the UMass Amherst story. We gather and promote newsworthy developments about the achievements of faculty, staff and students; the university's programs and policies; research discoveries; and community outreach efforts. 

Our team provides a variety of services: news releases, social media, video, photography, Inside UMass newsletter, crisis communication and reputation management, promotion of faculty expertise, and interview preparation. We are part of University Relations, which promotes UMass Amherst to all our varied audiences, both internal and external.

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