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Kya Ransom to address Commonwealth Honors College at 2026 Celebration of Excellence

Kya Ransom stands in front of a green canopy
Honors Academics
April 27, 2026

Kya Ransom, the 2026 Student Speaker at the Celebration of Excellence, previews her speech and reflects on her time at Honors.

April 27, 2026

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Ways to Enjoy the Spring: Grace's Spring Favorites

Student life
May 5, 2026

Read about Grace's favorite things to do in the spring!

May 5, 2026

Honors Thesis Spotlight: Alex Holmes' Journey into Transformable Fashion

Honors Academics
May 4, 2026

Alex Holmes, a senior operations and information management major, discusses her Honors Thesis journey!

May 4, 2026

I Did It My Way: Reflections from a UMMB Member of Three Years

Student life
April 29, 2026

Read about Grace's journey from watching UMass band to joining UMMB—filled with growth, friendships, and unforgettable performances.

April 29, 2026

Courage, Mentorship, and the Pursuit of Truth: Inside the MassURC 2026 Keynote

Honors Academics
April 24, 2026

On a warm spring morning, students from all over the state gathered at the University of Massachusetts flagship campus in Amherst for the annual MassURC.

April 24, 2026

Thesis Spotlight: Valentina Ravaioli Transforms Legal Concepts Into Art

Honors Academics
April 15, 2026

Valentina Ravaioli, a senior political science and sustainable community development major, presented an art exhibition for her thesis.

April 15, 2026

The Amherst Cinema Reel: A Review of Come See Me in the Good Light

Student life
April 14, 2026

Check out Leila's movie review of Come See Me in the Good Light.

April 14, 2026

Finding Strength: How I Got Into Powerlifting at UMass Amherst

Student life
April 13, 2026

Powerlifting has given me so many things, much more than just a regimented training routine and permanent calluses on my hands.

April 13, 2026

Exploring the ‘Hidden Gem’ of the Mediterranean: Cross-Cultural Communication in Cyprus

Honors Academics
April 8, 2026

While most UMass students were bracing for the Amherst chill this past January, a group of Honors students traded their snow boots for hiking shoes.

April 8, 2026

'It Changed My Entire Perspective': Ella Ford's Journey to New Zealand and Back

National scholarships
April 7, 2026

Read about Ella Ford's experience studying abroad in New Zealand!

April 7, 2026

The Power of Scientific Thinking: Reena Randhir Will Discuss Curiosity, Logic, and Learning from Failure at MassURC 2026

Research
April 7, 2026

Dr. Reena Randhir previews her keynote speech in an interview.

April 7, 2026

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