UMass Amherst Stories
UMass Amherst Stories
Over the years, UMass Amherst has been a hotbed of cosmic breakthroughs, providing opportunities for NASA-affiliated researchers and stargazing students to explore our galaxy (and beyond) through hands-on research in top-notch facilities.
A storied history of Black creativity at UMass Amherst generated festivals, performances, and academic programming; brought prominent Black artists, musicians, and educators to campus; and saw the appointment of the university’s first Black chancellor, whose priorities laid the groundwork for current arts programming on campus.
Learn how UMass Amherst students tap into the extensive resources of our flagship research campus and four top-ranked, private liberal arts colleges nearby through the Five College Consortium.
Through programs and courses in social justice education, UMass Amherst trains the next generation of teachers and leaders to bring a vision of a more just world to education.
Through a specialized internship program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, UMass Amherst students bring their revolutionary spirit to the nation's capital, working with alumni and exploring careers.
A top-ranked "Best College for Veterans," UMass Amherst provides community, support, and resources for students pursuing a degree while actively serving or after concluding service in the military. At UMass, veteran Matt Brennan '23 fostered a passion for veterans' affairs and has gone on to a career in Washington, DC, where he advocates for important legislation that would improve the lives of all veterans.
With the wisdom of their own lived experiences, LGBTQ+ faculty discuss how they provide support and encourage belonging in academic spaces at UMass Amherst.
The Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) allows UMass students to carve a unique path through their college education by designing an individualized major all their own.
Learn more about a full-time, paid research and extension internship that trains students in technology-enhanced agricultural sciences to support and promote sustainable food production systems.
With hundreds of programs in 56 countries across six continents to choose from, each UMass Amherst student who embarks on a study abroad journey can have a truly unique experience.