Community

On a sunny Family Weekend Saturday, Commonwealth Honors College community members and families gathered to take part in the annual Daffodil Planting event.

Attendees enjoyed the crisp fall air, as well as donuts, hot cider, and two performances from on-campus a cappella groups.

On September 26, the Commonwealth Honors College community gathered to kick off Latinx Heritage Month with an annual beloved event: the Latin Rhythms Social.

Discover how to recognize your “wallpaper” and drive effective social change at the Plenary Lecture, on Oct. 9, from 5-6 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

This article will count down the top eight events I’ve attended at the Stonewall Center (though I’ve loved them all!).

Surprise gig on Sept 7 turned into a milestone: UMass Marching Band learned we'd perform at the Patriots' halftime show at Gillette Stadium!

Professor Kysa Nygreen urges students to care for themselves amid political turmoil, finding strength in community, connection, and small, meaningful actions.

Learning Arabic at UMass reignited my love of learning, helped me reconnect with my heritage, and reminded me how fulfilling it is to learn something new.

Honors seniors at UMass gathered on April 29 to celebrate their journey with speeches, gold stoles, and heartfelt moments at the Celebration of Excellence.

Commonwealth Honors College held its annual Celebration of Excellence on April 29 celebrating the Honors graduating class of 2025. 

Through the CHC Lunch & Learn Grant, I connected with Prof. Karen List over coffee, gaining journalism insights, travel tips, and a new mentor.

Laleh Panahi, a senior with dual degrees in journalism and operations and information management (OIM), was the student speaker at the 2025 CoE.