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History of UMass

A dark wooden rocking chair placed diagonally on a balcony with white pillars on the right and a white wooden door on the left.

The Draper Hall Balcony

Where on campus can this balcony be found? See if you guessed right.

Fall 2023

Javier and Maritza Reyes standing with Sam the Minuteman in front of a UMass Amherst backdrop.

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Meet the Chancellor: Javier Reyes

Introducing a new leader to the UMass community

Fall 2023

Natalie Lewis seated in front of a white brick wall looking to her left.

Connections

Class Notes and more

Fall 2023

Simple sketch of scissors cutting a large red ribbon.

Glimpse

Around the Pond

Grand Openings—and more

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Child tasting whipped cream off of an egg beater

Make

There’s no taste like home

Get a taste of the 15th annual UMass Dining cookbook!

Spring 2023

A student takes a selfie with Chancellor Subbaswamy.

A Man With Momentum

Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy’s legacy: growth, excellence—and community

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Four parachuters standing in front of a plane

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Falling for UMass

The view from above with the award-winning UMass Skydiving Club

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Chancellor Subbaswamy is seen applauding while standing at a podium.

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How Swamy savvy are you?

Test your knowledge in celebration of the Chancellor’s final year

Fall 2022

Concrete forming triangular points.

Brutally Beautiful

UMass’s architectural backbone—reconsidered

Fall 2022

Group of four students facing camera with masks on.

The Anatomy of a Giving Heart

Elaine Marieb ’69PhD, ’85MS shaped the world of nursing in life and beyond

Fall 2022

Chancellor Subbaswamy is seen with a group of students in bright t-shirts; one student is holding up a phone to take a selfie.

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Swamy on the Socials

Share your #SwamySelfie

Fall 2022

UMass student and Spectrum resident Cait Foster ’22 pictured with rainbow light layered atop her portrait.

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Where true colors shine

First-of-its-kind community celebrates 30 years