National Election Resources

The College of Education is sharing valuable resources related to the national election for our community to stay informed, engaged, and supported. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these resources and engage in activities supporting your health and well-being over the coming days and weeks ahead.

Research Centers

Research Centers: Our Center for Education Policy conducts research on and organizes projects related to civic education and participation. This includes a forthcoming “Civic Summit” on the preparation of informed voters. Visit the Center for Education Policy for more details.

Library Resources

Our library has extensive archives related to historical and current election data. You can access these resources at UMass Libraries.

Student Organizations

Join a club on campus, such as our Education Club, to participate in discussions, events, and civic engagement initiatives, or visit the Recreation and Wellbeing Center to engage in physical and wellness activities.

Democracy in Troubled Times

The Democracy in Troubled Times campus wide initiative, led by faculty in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in collaboration with many sponsors and partners.

Democracy in Troubled Times aims to address the challenges democracy faces in the U.S. and elsewhere, examining both enduring struggles and new challenges. It was designed to contribute to the significant efforts already underway on campus to address these issues.

Community, Democracy, and Dialogue

Another initiative examining the issue of navigating challenging, complex and controversial subjects in ways that bring our community together Community, Democracy and Dialogue, which supports the UMass Amherst commitment to promoting the exercise of free speech and nurturing discussions that foster empathy, broaden perspectives and diminish polarization.

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