Creating Opportunity for the Next Generation of Leaders
Academics
As a public land-grant university, the University of Massachusetts is here to provide access to higher education to people from all walks of life.
Meet the Team
Lidya Rivera-Early - Executive Director of Government Relations and Springfield Partnerships
Keisha L. Green, Ph.D - Director of Civic Engagement and Research
Wesley Days - Manager of Operations
World-class faculty and resources
The Henry M. Thomas III Center is your portal into UMass Amherst, one of the world’s top academic research institutions. You’ll be taught by the same outstanding UMass faculty and have access to the university’s vast resources.
A space created with students' needs in mind
A 26,000-square foot space in the heart of Springfield, the Henry M. Thomas III Center has the ability to hold 900 students, faculty, and staff. It has classrooms equipped for both on-site and distance learning, small-group meeting spaces, executive boardrooms, laboratories, lounge spaces, and more.
Fall 2024's Official Unveiling Event
The University of Massachusetts Amherst celebrated former UMass Trustee and Springfield Urban League President Henry M. Thomas III on Tuesday Oct. 15, 2024 in an official unveiling at the university’s location in Tower Square.
The Springfield Advantage
In the spotlight
"With TEACH 180 Days in Springfield, I had a teacher mentor, got hands-on classroom experience and earned my Master’s degree in one year–all while taking classes at the Springfield Center."
Regional economic vitality
Three of the region’s long-term economic development strategies are built around talent, business development, and collaboration.
Our plan for progress