“We seek to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, share and use our knowledge, and steward our resources for the common good.”
— Chancellor Javier Reyes
Testifying before the Joint Committee on Higher Education in support of the BRIGHT Act.
Ribbon cut, doors open—university leaders unveil a renovated hub for student support and activities.
Bringing the heat at baseball practice.
Celebrating creativity and community at the annual Building Bridges Showcase.
Stepping into the VR future at UMass Amherst Libraries’ Digital Media Lab.
We will always be one UMass.
From boxes to belonging—helping new students start their UMass journey.
Honoring the university’s history and spirit at Founders Day.
Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences students take a selfie with Governor Healey after a successful stint with the AI for the Commonwealth internship program.
Dropping the ceremonial first puck at a UMass Hockey game.
At the White House to discuss expanding educational opportunity and diversity in higher education.
We must put our students and their success at the center of everything that we do.
Go UMass! Three cheers for the Minuteman Marching Band as they perform during halftime at the New England Patriots’ 2025 home opener.
Food insecurity is a national and local problem that we must work together to address.
First year students are officially welcomed at Convocation, the formal start of the academic year.
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From the Desk of the Chancellor
More communicationsOn Sept. 15, 2025, Chancellor Javier Reyes sent a message to the university announcing a transformational gift to the university from alumnus Daniel J. Riccio Jr. ’86, ’24MS.
In an email to the UMass Amherst community on Nov. 19, Chancellor Javier A. Reyes shared updates about the support provided by the university and campus partners to students impacted by the Olympia Drive fire.
On November 10, 2025, Chancellor Javier Reyes sent a message updating the campus about ongoing support being provided to students affected by the Olympia Drive fire and ways the UMass community can help.