Turn Ideas Into Impact
At UMass HFA, your creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking open doors to limitless paths.
Academics
With 14 academic departments and 12 world-class research centers, institutes, and interdisciplinary programs, our students have the opportunity to study with the best scholars, thinkers, and artists.
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As the creative and cultural heart of UMass Amherst, HFA brings together scholars and artists from a wide range of disciplines.
Undergraduate Major Programs
Master’s Programs
Doctoral Programs
Minors
Cultivating Sustainability in the Floral Industry
Recent graduate Logan Penney ’26 blends art and activism to raise awareness and push for changes to address environmental and ethical issues surrounding industrial flower production.
Tiny Spaces, Big Ideas
Tiny Spaces, Big Ideas is a YouTube series designed to make scholarly conversations feel accessible, engaging, and a little bit unexpected. Each episode features a guest lecturer in HFA presenting their topic of interest in under seven minutes.
Jazz Alchemy
Ever wondered how UMass became an epicenter of jazz innovation? From Frederick Tillis founding the Jazz & African American Music Studies program to legends like Archie Shepp, Max Roach, and Yusef Lateef shaping the genre from our campus.
Scholarships and Internship Assistance
Explore the Paths of Our Notable Alumni
See how HFA graduates are shaping the world through creativity, scholarship, and leadership.
In the Spotlight
"There is a place for everyone here, especially for pursuing your research interests," says recent graduate Margaret Lepeshkin ’26.
In the News
UMass Amherst Dedicates David Korins Design Studio in Honor of Acclaimed Alumnus and Creative Director
The College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA) dedicated the David Korins Design Studio on Wednesday, May 6, at a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Two UMass Amherst Professors Awarded 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships
University of Massachusetts professors Stephen Platt, history, and Juana Valdés, art, have been awarded prestigious 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships.
Student-Led Workshop Series “The Pulse of Latin America” Builds Community Through Music and Culture
The Pulse of Latin America brought students, faculty, and community members together through participatory workshops exploring Latin American & Caribbean music.
