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For more than 150 years, UMass Amherst has flourished as a dynamic and stimulating learning community. Our wonderful donors ensure this growth both through their generosity today and their contributions as students, faculty, and friends. Click on their photos to learn more about them.

Co-Founder, Pillar Financial Advisors; Director of UMass Amherst Foundation

"I come from a family that has always felt obligated to show appreciation for what we've been given and to give back. My MBA from UMass Amherst was a galvanizing force—it enabled me to totally change the course of my life."

Beth C. Gamel '78

Co-Founder, Pillar Financial Advisors; Director of UMass Amherst Foundation

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dean and Donor

"Gifts made by our own faculty and staff demonstrate that we believe in the importance of our work by supporting the university in concrete ways."

Robert S. Feldman

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dean and Donor

School of Nursing alumna and a nationally recognized nurse, filmmaker, and philanthropist

"My UMass Amherst experience was a pivotal event in my life. Academics have a huge responsibility to think broadly and to mentor students and to go beyond scholarship—to be agents of social change. I am creating an endowed chair in the school to help make that happen."

Susan Hagedorn '77

School of Nursing alumna and a nationally recognized nurse, filmmaker, and philanthropist

Former Chairman and CEO, General Electric

"I still believe education is the American dream, and lucky for the people of Massachusetts today, UMass Amherst is still a great place to go grab that dream by the tail."

The Jack Welch Scholars Program attracts top-flight students to the College of Engineering and the Isenberg School of Management. The Welch Scholars demonstrate the highest standards in academics, social responsibility and leadership.

Jack Welch '57, '82HON

Former Chairman and CEO, General Electric

Student Philanthropist

"I came to UMass because it was a school with so many amazing opportunities. Throughout my four years I learned that many of these opportunities would not have been possible without alumni support. I give back to UMass so I can provide future students with the same unforgettable experience I had. "

Lauren Byrne '13, SPHHS

Student Philanthropist

Faculty, Director, UMass Amherst Honors Program

""The most important thing for me is to make sure that the Honors Program has a human face." "

A bequest gift from Dr. Lockwood's estate supports honors students and established a fund for environmental science at UMass Amherst.

Linda Lockwood (d. 2009)

Faculty, Director, UMass Amherst Honors Program

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