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Frank, professor of linguistics and member of the Computational Linguistics at Yale Lab, will deliver the 2026 Freeman Lecture from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Integrative Learning Center, S240.

April 3, 2026
Robert Frank

The Center for Human Health & Performance research team is recruiting adults ages 23-70 with BMI ≥30 to participate in a study validating a wrist-worn wearable device capable of measuring mobility, physical activity and sleep.

April 3, 2026
A person using a treadmill. Credit: Getty Images

The new poll also finds majority support for the SAVE Act, though supporters express reservations about its potential consequences.

April 3, 2026
An illustration depicting a US dollar bill and a line graph depicting an economic decline

Attendees at the event, scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. at UMass Downtown, will learn about various volunteer opportunities and discover ways to contribute their time and skills to support local organizations and strengthen our community.

April 2, 2026
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“Reflections on Collisions,” a new exhibit at the Olver Design Building running through May 1, outlines the results of student-led surveys on the UMass campus, some of the student-prepared museum specimens, and what can be done to prevent bird-window collisions.

April 2, 2026
The UMass Bird-Friendly Project team poses for a photo in front of windows covered with anti-bird strike decorations at the Olver Design Building

The new research, led by doctoral student Gregory Pearson, reveals that the brain’s immune defenses operate on a daily schedule, a finding with potential implications for how we think about respiratory infections and their neurological consequences.

April 1, 2026
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