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A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

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Students react to fall 2020 plan

Students react to fall 2020 plan

By Sophia Gardner, Assistant News Editor July 2, 2020
‘I think this might be the new way of life for the foreseeable future.’
Mehroz Kapadia

UMass announces fall semester plan

By Cassie McGrath, Will Katcher, and Chris McLaughlin June 29, 2020
UMass will offer mostly remote classes and allow students with housing reservations to live on campus during the fall semester, the school announced in an email Monday.
Students cope with losing internships and jobs

Students cope with losing internships and jobs

By Maria Elena Little Endara, Collegian Staff June 28, 2020
With the cancelation of jobs and internships due to the pandemic, students worry about potential setbacks.
UMass changes fall 2020 schedule, classes set to start two weeks sooner than expected

UMass changes fall 2020 schedule, classes set to start two weeks sooner than expected

By Chris McLaughlin, Assistant News Editor June 17, 2020
An email from the Office of the Provost to UMass community states an anticipated first day of classes on Aug. 24 and last day of classes on Nov. 20 before Thanksgiving this year. Classes will be held on three fall holidays and final exams will be conducted remotely and end by Dec. 4.
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UMass on target for goal number of incoming students

By Maria Elena Little Endara, Collegian Staff June 16, 2020
Despite the pandemic, UMass will see a larger freshmen class than last year.
Analysis: What we learned from UMass’ open forum on the fall semester

Analysis: What we learned from UMass’ open forum on the fall semester

By Will Katcher, Assistant News Editor June 11, 2020
While no decisions have been finalized, the forum did reveal some realities about the fall semester.
UMass lays out detailed Fall 2020 proposal

UMass lays out detailed Fall 2020 proposal

By Will Katcher and Ana Pietrewicz June 8, 2020
The school is considering on-campus classes for those in “essential face-to-face courses,” freshmen and possibly seniors, in addition to an earlier start date and no return after Thanksgiving.
Fall athletes might return to campus as soon as July 13

Fall athletes might return to campus as soon as July 13

By Noah Bortle, Sports Editor June 8, 2020
UMass’ preliminary plan offers the first insight into plans for sports in the fall.
UMass Amherst Civic Engagement Spanish class translates COVID-19 health information

UMass Amherst Civic Engagement Spanish class translates COVID-19 health information

By Maria Elena Little Endara, Assistant Social Media Editor June 3, 2020
Students make information on quarantining and self-isolation more accessible for Hispanic populations in Massachusetts.
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UMass 2020 graduates react to online commencement

By Sophia Gardner, Assistant News Editor June 3, 2020
UMass’ graduates share their thoughts on virtual commencement.
Unfair labor practice charges filed against University

Unfair labor practice charges filed against University

By Irina Costache, Assistant News Editor May 27, 2020
The Graduate Employment Organization has filed Unfair Labor Practice charges against the University alleging attempted union busting by administrators
UMass President Marty Meehan to propose tuition freeze

UMass President Marty Meehan to propose tuition freeze

By Claire Healy, Assistant News Editor May 22, 2020
Citing the financial hardships many families are facing during the coronavirus pandemic, Meehan said that this proposal was “the appropriate course and the right thing to do.”
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