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UMass Director of International Programs Office Awarded Presidential Fellowship

Aug 23 2019

Kalpen Trivedi, associate provost and director of the International Programs Office at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has been awarded a Presidential Fellowship by the Association of International Education Administration (AIEA).

The fellows program provides...

Lewis Mchenga Highlighted in Boston Globe

May 16 2019

The Boston Globe recently highlighted the inspiring journey of international student Nellipher Lewis Mchenga PhD ’19 in their piece on last week’s commencement ceremonies:

When she was 4 years old, Lewis Mchenga was hospitalized for measles and severe malnutrition. And two of her 10...

International Students and Scholars Events

Events

"Let's Chat" Counselor Drop Ins

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

When something's bothering you, talking about is often the first step toward a solution! Join us for a free, friendly drop-in session with a counselor from the Center for Counseling & Pscychological Health (CCPH) in the International Programs Office Room 310 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

OPT Workshop

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

This workshop will provide you with information regarding your eligibility for OPT as well as application instructions, timeline and reporting requirements. OPT is part of your F immigration benefit and thus, UMass Amherst will remain your visa sponsor.

This workshop is limited to students graduating within the current academic year. You may register for one of the upcoming...