Tyler Walton (PhD student in Sociology) posits that the digital political landscape in the United States is currently in disarray. Recent experimental results indicate that exposure to the political out-group on Twitter increased attitudinal polarization, indicating that breaking the bubble may not solve the issue. In this presentation Tyler explains his  current study, which builds on these findings by exploring the relationship between out-group exposure and affective polarization.

MXCC | Stonewall Center - Black History Month LGBTQ+ Trivia Night.  Friday, Feb 26th, at 6:30pmRegistration required. Register at https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApdOigrD4vHtAaAHST3pYC_OFwLbQIkij9

As UMass Amherst continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with orders issued by the Governor of Massachusetts, restrictions are in place for events taking place on campus.

Come spend an hour with our UMass student tour guides, see photos of campus and learn about academics, student life, housing, dining, and other programs.  

Women for UMass (WFUM) promotes the advancement of campus programs focused on access, support, and opportunity for students, especially those that positively impact women and their respective communities. WFUM is proud to have funded 68 projects, totaling over $263,000 during the past 8 years. 

Innovative skills-based free 3 part workshop open to all UMASS students, focused on learning practical tools for coping with stress and anxiety.

A group of women connected to the Anchor House of Artists project their experience into a claustrophobic world.

A support group for LGBTQIA+ people exploring how identity, conflict, and microaggressions impact you and your partners.

Faculty have requested more opportunities to hear from each other and share online teaching practices, so this spring the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) is piloting a “Strategy Swap” series.