AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news:

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In Memoriam: Richard Wood (1950-2026)

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Richard Wood

Former nutrition faculty member and department chair Richard Wood passed away on May 14, 2026, following a long illness. Born in 1950 in Chelsea, MA, he lived a life devoted to science, education, compassion, and family.