AMHERST, Mass., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UMass Athletics and Baystate Health, in collaboration with Learfield's UMass Sports Properties, announced today an expanded, multi-year partnership that will bring new on-field branding and additional fan engagement opportunities to UMass Athletics.
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