The UMass Amherst Information Technology Program will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special forum, How to Be a Professional in an AI and Digital World, on Thursday, February 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Old Chapel Great Room.
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites the UMass community to its second keynote event in the year-long series, “AI and Us: Rethinking Research, Work, and Society.” The talk, “How AI Is Changing Hiring and the World of Work,” will be delivered by Hilke Schellmann, Emmy–award–winning investigative reporter and journalism professor at NYU.
Majors Week is here! From Monday, October 20th, through Friday, October 24th, UMass Amherst is rolling out the red carpet to help you explore every academic program the campus has to offer. Whether you’re an exploratory student searching for your perfect fit or a declared major looking to enhance your skills with a minor, this is your chance to get answers directly from the experts.
.The Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) has launched applications for its highly competitive Spring 2026 AI Policy Clinics. These intensive, semester-long courses are designed to train future leaders in AI policy.
The UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT) Program has released IT Minor course schedule for the 2026 University+ (U+) Winter Session, offering students a valuable opportunity to earn credits, get ahead, or stay on track for graduation during the winter break. Registration for the high-demand sessions is set to begin on October 8th.
Learn how to enroll as an undergraduate student here.
In June, Professor Charlie Schweik, Director of the IT Program at UMass Amherst, served as Conference Chair for the 2025 International Association for the Study of the Commons (IASC) conference. This year's conference was an ambitious hybrid event, allowing for both in-person and online participation from scholars and practitioners around the globe.
In JOURN 334, students embark on a journey into the captivating world of audio journalism. By delving into the foundational principles of sound storytelling, they cultivate their unique narrative styles and voices. Through practical exercises and theoretical exploration, students master the technical intricacies of audio production while honing their ability to craft compelling stories for the ear. The course emphasizes the importance of robust reporting and writing, essential for both concise radio news pieces and expansive podcast episodes. Students actively participate in the entire
Need a Broadened Inquiry suggestion for the IT Minor? Consider RES-ECON 315: The Economics of Contemporary Information Technology.
This fascinating course examines the role that information plays in the economy, and study of the contemporary problems in information production, distribution and consumption that stem from the widespread adoption of new information technologies. The class will address both macro and micro implications of IT, and both efficiency and equity concerns at the local, national and international levels.
This course offers a beginner-level introduction to web design. It's designed with English and HFA/SBS majors in mind, though students from any major are welcome in the course. This is a hands-on course that meets in a computer classroom. Students will learn to create a website using HTML (hypertext markup language) and CSS (cascading style sheets). You will come away from the course having created a personal website that you can use when applying for jobs or internships.
No prior experience with web design or coding is required. Students should