The Mount Ida Campus is now the Charles River Campus

UMass Amherst renames its center for professional development and experiential learning in Newton.
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Mount Ida Campus bridge to campus center.
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Veterinary Technology students in a classroom on the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst.
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Mount Ida College's Legacy

From its founding in 1899 in an elegant home on what was called 'Mount Ida Hill,' Mount Ida's legacy evolved over decades through shifting missions, partnerships, and campus changes. Explore the timeline, photos, and the college's full history.

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Connecting early-stage companies with the Commonwealth’s largest public research university through co-working space, laboratories, and more.
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