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Our Path Forward

The UMass Amherst Strategic Plan

Our Path Forward: The UMass Amherst Strategic Plan

As part of our UMass Amherst community, you play a key role in helping us realize a bold and exciting vision for the future. Our Strategic Plan is more than a set of guiding principles—it’s a roadmap that drives our mission to excel as a world-class research university, foster an inclusive campus culture, and make a lasting impact on society.

We encourage you to explore our Strategic Plan and see how our vision, mission values, and goals come together to create meaningful change. These foundations shape the work we do every day and guide us towards our shared purpose.

  • Our Vision: Get inspired by our vision for the future of UMass Amherst.
  • Our Mission: Discover what drives UMass Amherst and the difference we’re making locally and globally.
  • Our Values: See the principles that define our community.
  • Our Goals: Explore our priorities and how they help us achieve our mission. 

Thank you for being an integral part of our community and for your commitment to shaping the future of UMass Amherst!

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