UMass Amherst Stories

UMass Amherst Stories

A storied history of Black creativity at UMass Amherst generated festivals, performances, and academic programming; brought prominent Black artists, musicians, and educators to campus; and saw the appointment of the university’s first Black chancellor, whose priorities laid the groundwork for current arts programming on campus. 

January 17, 2024
Black History Month photo montage

Learn how UMass Amherst students tap into the extensive resources of our flagship research campus and four top-ranked, private liberal arts colleges nearby through the Five College Consortium.

November 14, 2023
Composite image including images of the Five College campuses: UMass Amherst, amherst College, Hampshire College, Mt. Holyoke College, Smith College.

Through programs and courses in social justice education, UMass Amherst trains the next generation of teachers and leaders to bring a vision of a more just world to education.

November 9, 2023
Close up of a student raising their hand in a classroom.

Through a specialized internship program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, UMass Amherst students bring their revolutionary spirit to the nation's capital, working with alumni and exploring careers.

October 6, 2023
UMass Amherst students in front of the Capitol in Washington D.C.

A top-ranked "Best College for Veterans," UMass Amherst provides community, support, and resources for students pursuing a degree while actively serving or after concluding service in the military. At UMass, veteran Matt Brennan '23 fostered a passion for veterans' affairs and has gone on to a career in Washington, DC, where he advocates for important legislation that would improve the lives of all veterans.

October 5, 2023
Matthew Brennan testifies at a congressional hearing in Washington D.C.

With the wisdom of their own lived experiences, LGBTQ+ faculty discuss how they provide support and encourage belonging in academic spaces at UMass Amherst.

September 29, 2023
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The Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) allows UMass students to carve a unique path through their college education by designing an individualized major all their own.

August 8, 2023
Aerial shot of students walking on paths on the UMass Amherst campus.

Learn more about a full-time, paid research and extension internship that trains students in technology-enhanced agricultural sciences to support and promote sustainable food production systems.

June 30, 2023
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With hundreds of programs in 56 countries across six continents to choose from, each UMass Amherst student who embarks on a study abroad journey can have a truly unique experience.

June 28, 2023
A student poses in front of the London Bridge.

Hear firsthand from UMass students who recently returned from study abroad experiences about how their travels were transformative in their college careers.

June 27, 2023
Three students look at the Res Gestae Divi Augusti inscription in Rome.