So you want to make an impact? You've come to the right place.

Our students are fearless thinkers and innovators, developing solutions for the world's most challenging problems.
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students

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undergraduate majors

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academic departments

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accelerated master's programs

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4+1 Accelerated Master's Programs

Our 4+1 programs give you a competitive edge, allowing you to earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in as few as five years. 

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Online Programs That Work for You

Working professionals don't always have the time for in-person learning. Our online programs allow you to earn a degree or certificate even with a busy schedule. 

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Student Resources to Help You Succeed

We are committed to ensuring that you have the resources you need to thrive during every step of your academic journey. You will have the support you need academically and beyond through SBS Pathways (our advising office), SBS RISE, and additional university-level resources. 

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Spend a Semester in Our Nation's Capital

Applications for the program are open from January 1-26, 2025.

SBS in DC is an exciting internship program allowing SBS students to work and take classes in Washington, D.C., for a semester. The program offers real-world experience and networking opportunities in our nation's capital.
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Media Coverage, Depression & PTSD in Adolescents

Erica Scharrer, communication, has co-authored a new study linking persistent news coverage of events, such as the Uvalde school shooting, to depression and PTSD. 

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Quantifying the Benefits of Eco-DRR Efforts

A new study by Marta Vicarelli, economics and public policy, quantifies the benefits of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) efforts in Haiti, India, Indonesia, and Uganda. 

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High Health & Economic Costs from Plastics

Yongjoon Park, resource economics, has co-authored a study revealing $1.5 trillion in health and economics costs related to the use of three toxic chemicals used in plastics production. 

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Nation's Most Prolific Polluters Named by PERI

UMass Amherst's Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) has released their Greenhouse 100 and Toxic 100 indexes, naming the top corporate producers of pollution in the U.S. 

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Our Donors Make a Difference

SBS alumni and friends allow us to provide life-changing internships and programs for our students. Programs like SBS in DC and SBS RISE are possible thanks to generous gifts from our donors. If you are interested in donating to the College, please contact Robin Elkins (relkins@uma-foundation.org).
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