Student Spotlight: Milo Van Mooy
Academics
The College of Natural Sciences prepares students for careers in the sciences, medicine, industry, agriculture, and entry into graduate and professional schools.
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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.
CNS Senior Recognition Ceremonies, May 23, 2027
In the Spotlight
“I’ve always been fascinated by the variety of people you see no matter where you are in the world.”
Featured Events
In the News
The 2026 CNS Alumni Awards
Heather Harrington '06 BS, Molly Shoichet '92 PhD, Rosanna Breaux ’13 MS, ’17 PhD, and Allison Kirkpatrick '16 PhD are the recipients of this year's awards.
UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative
This initiative will establish new research facilities, champion world-class faculty, and accelerate interdisciplinary solutions.
W.M. Keck Foundation Awards CNS Researchers $1.3M to Investigate Humans’ Internal Clock
This CNS team was chosen for the project’s potential far-reaching benefits for humanity.
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