University of Massachusetts

New UMass Amherst Chancellor Makes Public Debut

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:50:00 +0000

A new era began today at the University of Massachusetts flagship campus. The new UMass Amherst Chancellor made his public debut at a traditional town-gown event marking the start of the new school year. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Jobs Bill Provides Funds For Research Grants At UMass

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:20:00 +0000

The Massachusetts legislature has passed a bill designed to spur economic development and create jobs. It should also provide a boost to the national research profile for the University of Massachusetts flagship Amherst campus. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

UMass Satellite Campus Desired In Springfield

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:00 +0000

The University of Massachusetts is looking at the feasibility of
establishing satellite campuses. The mayor of Springfield wants a
satellite of the flagship Amherst campus located in his city's downtown.
WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno publically lobbied Monday for
what he called a quicker pace to the four year old Springfield-UMass
partnership.