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Embracing Blended Learning

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Thursday, April 9, 2015

Life can be hectic and there is not doubt about that. Between working and/or raising a family, many find it difficult to continue their education. At the University of Massachusetts we have developed programs that allow students of all kinds to customize their education according to their lifestyle. UMassOnline encourages its student base of broad and diverse individuals, working to achieve a common goal: furthering their education.

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UMass Amherst: Concurrent Dietetic Internship/Online Master of Public Health in Nutrition Program (DI/MPH-N)

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Thursday, April 2, 2015

Global efforts to improve healthcare coverage and increase health awareness has led to a recent spike in jobs in the public health industry. While there are a number of different career paths one may take, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that across the industry as a whole, jobs are expected to increase by 21% from 2012-2022, much higher than the national average of 11%.

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UMass Amherst Launches Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)

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by sseng
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

On the new online program news front, this just in from UMass Amherst: their online and blended Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM). This ten-course program equips engineers with the fundamental theory, management skills, and practical ideas needed to confidently pursue the growing number of engineering leadership positions across numerous industries.

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Beyond the Stats of Mental Health Month

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by sseng
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

It first occurred 64 years ago. That’s when, in 1949, the month of May was first officially designated as Mental Health Month. This year, the focus is on the mental health of young people. Some of the stats are staggering: An estimated 22.1 percent of Americans ages 18 and older-about 1 in 5 adults-suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.1 Mental disorders can also affect children. According to the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), mental health problems affect one in five young people.

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