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Tariffs on pause; local experts call idea ‘unsettling’
02-04-2025 2:00 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH and SAMUEL GELINAS

The ever-shifting tariff landscape took a turn late Monday, as the U.S. agreed to pause tariffs on Canada for 30 days, several hours after agreeing to do the same with Mexico. China, meanwhile, was also preparing to talk with President Donald Trump about impending tariffs on its goods.

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UMass launches federal actions webpage to inform community of Trump administration actions
02-03-2025 1:00 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A briefly considered White House federal funding freeze order and other possible changes in how federal money is disbursed, including for grants related to diversity, equity and inclusion projects, is prompting University of Massachusetts leaders to keep researchers regularly updated about possible funding shortfalls and disruptions to their ongoing work.


UMass planning major public-private campus housing overhaul
01-28-2025 2:00 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — UMass Chancellor Javier Reyes is seeking a new public-private partnership that could bring to the University of Massachusetts campus affordable, mixed-use housing for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as possible options for non-students — an initiative that could reduce the pressure on the area’s housing stock.


Health officials issue precautions, Wendell farm takes action in wake of bird flu cases
01-23-2025 3:00 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and EMILEE KLEIN

With two cases of bird flu having been confirmed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, local health officials are issuing advisories and at least one Franklin County farm is taking measures to protect its poultry.


Outside report calls UMass protest breakup reasonable but raises questions
01-22-2025 11:50 AM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — University of Massachusetts officials acted reasonably and prudently in breaking up pro-Gaza encampments on campus last spring, but different enforcement tactics might have cut down on the number of arrests, as well as reduced the fraying of trust between students, faculty and staff and the UMass administration, according to an independent review released last week.


500 acres of Sunderland forestland returned to Nipmuc tribe by W.D. Cowls
01-20-2025 2:00 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A 500-acre section of forested land connected to Mount Toby in Sunderland, west of Route 63, is being returned to the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band as a gift from W.D. Cowls Inc.


UMass Foundation chided for small step on fossil fuel investment
01-15-2025 12:39 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A University of Massachusetts campus organization pushing for more socially responsible investments by the UMass Foundation, manager of the university’s endowment, is claiming a small win after the nonprofit organization made a commitment to invest in fossil fuel-free funds.


In $20M deal with W.D. Cowls, New Hampshire timber company buys, will preserve 2,400 acres in 7 communities
01-08-2025 4:01 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A New Hampshire timber company has closed on a massive land buy of nearly 2,400 acres in seven communities in Hampshire and Franklin counties, acquiring five parcels for more than $20 million from Amherst-based W.D. Cowls Inc.


A ‘trailblazer’ honored: One of the first African Americans hired to faculty at UMass bestowed with study, gathering space in his name
12-16-2024 3:02 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — On the cusp of celebrating his 100th birthday in January, Edwin D. Driver, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Massachusetts and one of the first two African Americans ever hired to the faculty at a flagship state...


UMass Amherst profs pilot new PFAS detection method
12-09-2024 10:31 AM

By ZICHANG LIU

AMHERST — University of Massachusetts Amherst professors Chang Liu and Xiaojun Wei have discovered a new method to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — “forever chemicals” found in water, soil, air, food and other consumer products — thus...


Climate activist Bill McKibben: Solar is light in dark times
12-08-2024 2:01 PM

By EMILEE KLEIN

AMHERST — The past few weeks have been tough for climate activism, and longtime climate activist Bill McKibben, who makes his home in Vermont, is feeling the heat.This year will be the hottest year on record, breaking the record-setting temperatures...


‘Poverty wages have to go’: Some 200 rally at UMass flagship, calling for fair pay and full staffing
12-06-2024 1:55 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — As someone who takes care of and cleans buildings on the University of Massachusetts campus, Sun Chong’s workload doubles when her colleagues call out sick or leave university employment.“They don’t hire people, so then we have to cover each...


Data shows a historically dry fall for western Mass
12-03-2024 5:01 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

With bodies of water receding and brush fires throughout the state, it was clearly a dry fall for the Pioneer Valley and new data analysis confirms the season was historically dry for western Massachusetts.Preliminary National Weather Service data...


UMass students, personnel abroad advised to return before Trump takes office
11-19-2024 2:27 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — In preparation for a change in presidential administrations at the federal level, international students, faculty and staff on University of Massachusetts immigration sponsorships, who may be traveling abroad during winter break, are being...


Officials make pitch for $100 million fund to make Connecticut River watershed more resilient
11-13-2024 2:30 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

NORTHAMPTON — A $100 million fund to support the health and resilience of the Connecticut River watershed, including money that would go toward improving aging flood controls and dikes and upgrading water and sewer systems, is being sought by area...


Economy ruled Election Day: UMass experts say inflation more powerful than democracy, political norms
11-08-2024 11:14 AM

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

After the presidential election victory of Donald Trump on Tuesday, many Democrats — including in Massachusetts, where residents favored Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris by a large margin — may be left scratching their heads as to how...


UMass report finds state’s casino impacts mostly positive
10-25-2024 5:00 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Massachusetts’ three resort casinos are largely having a positive impact on the state’s economy, even as a downturn in business for restaurants and bars in and around Springfield may be attributed to visitors who are playing the slot...


UMass prof, team will zero in on PFAS and bone loss in grant-funded $5M study
10-10-2024 5:00 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Better understanding of how certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often simply called PFAS and known as “forever chemicals,” negatively affect public health and cause assorted maladies, is leading to state and federal laws and...


Question 1: Voters to weigh in on whether to give auditor ‘wide-ranging’ authority to review House and Senate business
09-24-2024 5:04 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

A longtime pledge by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio to audit the state Legislature, contending this will provide more transparency and accountability to legislative proceedings, is coming before voters at the November election, after she was unable to...


Karuna Center for Peacebuilding to celebrate 30 years
09-13-2024 3:18 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

AMHERST — With 30 years of work in the valley and around the world, the Karuna Center for Peacebuilding is welcoming people from around the region to celebrate three decades of community-based work.To highlight the nonprofit’s work, the Karuna Center...


Breaking new ground: UMass begins work on $43M ‘hub’ for School of Public Health and Health Sciences
09-11-2024 3:25 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — As a graduate of the School of Public Health & Health Sciences Kinesiology department at the University of Massachusetts, doctoral student Petra Ypsilantis is aware of the separation and lack of cohesiveness among the school’s six...

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