Student Spotlight: Nai Christophe
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The College of Natural Sciences prepares students for careers in the sciences, medicine, industry, and agriculture, and entry into graduate and professional schools.
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Congratulations 2025 CNS Graduates!
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What is CNS Advising?
The College of Natural Sciences is committed to providing you, our students, with personalized academic guidance throughout your college career, and we are dedicated to your academic success.
Inclusive Excellence
We strive to create a college where every individual, from staff, faculty, to all levels of students, can be their authentic and best selves, and can see the connection of their own work to the College of Natural Sciences’ vision, mission, and goals.
In the Spotlight
“I’ve always been fascinated by the variety of people you see no matter where you are in the world.”
In the News
CNS's Alice Cheung Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Cheung is one of 150 new members to receive recognition for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
UMass Tick Researchers Identify Bacteria That Causes Spotted Fever Infections in Humans
This new type of bacteria is related to a group of pathogens that can cause sometimes life-threatening spotted fever rickettsioses (SFR) infections in humans.
UMass iCons Program Expands to Propel Next-Gen Innovation
iCons is expanding its experiential learning program, which allows students across campus to work in interdisciplinary teams to address real-world problems.
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