Event Schedule
From public opinion to policy, health, and well-being, Accelerate: The Campaign for UMass Amherst is having a big impact. Join us at upcoming events on the East Coast to discover how UMass Amherst is accelerating policymaking, food production and safety, nutrition, and digital health solutions for the common good.
Democracy in Action
April 9
Washington, D.C.
In today’s political landscape, public opinion shapes approaches to policy, leadership, and civic life.
Join university leaders, alumni and friends to explore how the nationally recognized UMass Poll equips students to measure public sentiment, communicate data clearly, and strengthen democratic dialogue. Reconnect with D.C. alumni and discover how UMass is advancing democracy through Accelerate: the Campaign for UMass Amherst.
The Future of Food
April 23
New York, NY
From food safety and nutrition to sustainability and chronic disease prevention, UMass Amherst is a global leader in agriculture and food science innovation.
Join Chancellor Javier Reyes, university leaders, alumni, and industry partners in New York City for a dynamic conversation about UMass research that is transforming the way we grow, process, and consume food and how nutrition and environmental sustainability can improve health and quality of life for all.
The Personalized Health Frontier
June 24
Boston, MA
What if health care could anticipate risk before it happens? At the Institute for Applied Life Sciences, interdisciplinary teams across nursing, engineering, computer science, kinesiology, polymer science, and psychological and brain sciences are translating discoveries into wearable technologies and precision health tools that improve lives.
Discover how UMass innovation is accelerating solutions and shaping the future of health monitoring through Accelerate.