Academics
HFA Alum Isabelle Giuttari’s Journey to "Most Eligible"
Giuttari touched on the writing and publishing process, her time at UMass, and her hopes for her new book, Most Eligible.
Bring History to Life on Stage: UMass Theater at Plays in Place
Three UMass Theater alums work with Plays in Place to present historical plays where they happened.
A New Era for Film at UMass: Barbara Zecchi on Launching the Film Studies Major and Videographic Criticism Graduate Certificate
Fall 2025 marks a historic moment for Film Studies at UMass Amherst.
The Listening Room: Where Music Builds Community
The Listening Room serves as a unique daytime concert series where students and faculty perform side by side.
Sturdy Workhorses of UMass: A Walking Tour Through Brutalist History
Dr. Timothy Rohan will lead his annual tour of Brutalist architecture offering a deep dive into the rich history behind the distinctive buildings campus.
History of Art & Architecture Students Unveil “A City in Flux: Reflecting on Venice” at SCMA
This past Friday marked a proud and exciting moment for students in Professor Monika Schmitter’s Curating Views of Venice course.
Art Students Create Mural for Conference with HFA Support
Two student artists were commissioned to create a mural for the IASC conference, with HFA financial support
UMass Hosts the Souls of Black Folk Teacher’s Institute
For eight days, from June 22 to June 29, 2025, a team of researchers in the W. E. B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies held an institute.
Digging up ancient history in Tuscany
Each year, students apply to the Poggio Civitate Archaeological Field School and join the dig for the month of July.
Arya Gadage ’25 Combines STEM, Business, and Global Perspective Through iCons
Mathematics and German major Arya Gadage ’25 found community, clarity, and confidence through the UMass iCons Program.
Juniper Summer Writing Institute Opens Public Reading Series
The Juniper Summer Writing Institute’s weekly public readings return June 15–20 at Old Chapel.
Screened Environments: DEFA Film Library Hosts Summer Film Institute and Public Festival
DEFA Film Library to host Summer Film Institute and public film festival exploring space, justice, and environment in East German cinema.