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A Night of Performances and Pride: Noche Latina 2025

Community
December 18, 2025

Noche Latina, which is sponsored by UMass Latinos Unidos, has been a prominent event for the Latinx community here at UMass since 2010.

December 18, 2025

A D1 Athlete’s Journey to Finding Hope and Strength Coming Back from Injury (Again and Again)

Student life
December 9, 2025

Leila faces repeated injuries but finds strength through PT, mindset work, and sports psychology, learning resilience, gratitude, and joy in the journey.

December 9, 2025

It’s Time to Write That Essay You’ve Been Putting Off: An English Major’s Tips on Crafting a Successful Essay

Honors Academics
December 2, 2025

Use these tips as a guide to writing strong essays, from outlining and drafting to crafting intros, conclusions, titles, and revising your work.

December 2, 2025

Best of Western Mass: Coffee Shops, Cafés, and Roasteries

Student life
December 2, 2025

Whether you’re a student needing a study boost or a coffee lover seeking the perfect brew, Amherst and nearby towns have vibrant coffee shops to explore!

December 2, 2025

European Colonialism, and the Establishment of Empires: An Exciting Opportunity for Research & Creative Portfolio

Honors Academics
November 24, 2025

Maxine Oland, full-time lecturer in CHC, talks about Colonialism and Empire (Honors 499AA), the six credit thesis seminar she is teaching in Spring 2026.

November 24, 2025

Culminating Your Honors Experience with Growth, Development, and Transformation

Honors Academics
November 24, 2025

Professor Mark Roblee discusses his Honors Thesis Seminar, A Sacred Earth: Ancient Thought & Indigenous Wisdom.

November 24, 2025

Far From Home But Not From Heart: Five Ways to Stay Close with Long Distance Partners, Friends, and Family

Student life
November 24, 2025

The hardest part of college far from home is missing loved ones during big life events, but these strategies have helped me thrive.

November 24, 2025

Pizza and Prof Brings Thoughtful Conversation and Community Together

Community
November 24, 2025

Students enjoyed pizza and thoughtful discussion with Dr. Covington-Ward, who shared insights on navigating academia as a Black woman and her research.

November 24, 2025

Amherst Hidden Gems

Community
November 13, 2025

Discover Amherst’s hidden gems! Check out underrated local spots and small businesses that deserve more love—perfect for newcomers and longtime locals alike.

November 13, 2025

Passion, Research & Real Talk as a Black Woman Navigating Academia: Fall 2025 Pizza and Prof with Professor Yolanda Covington-Ward

Community
November 4, 2025

Professor Yolanda Covington-Ward will speak about her journey to academia as a first-generation college student. 

November 4, 2025

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