A Life-Changing Summer Experience

The UMass Amherst Massenberg STEM Institute’s Summer STEM Program inspired a high school student to attend UMass—and now he is thriving.

A Tribute to a Trailblazing Journalist

The Rhonda Swan Memorial Scholarship honors a journalist’s legacy and advocacy while supporting UMass journalism, empowering the next generation of truth-tellers to lead with integrity and purpose.

Investing in the Future of Chemical Engineering

An alumnus with a passion for the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department supports faculty excellence, with a ripple effect that uplifts future UMass engineers and scientists.

Demonstrating Leadership through Giving

Manning College Dean Keith Marzullo and his wife, tech industry leader Dr. Susie Armstrong, have made a transformative investment in the Manning College Physical Computing Makerspace.

Accelerate: The Campaign for UMass Amherst Progress Report

On July 1, 2018, UMass Amherst began a $600-million campaign with three objectives: revolutionizing access to education, growing investment in academic excellence, and magnifying the university’s impact on…

Unearthing a Legacy

A $1.5 million gift establishes the Caroline H. Horvitz Professorship at UMass Amherst, honoring her life and expanding access to archaeology through innovative, student-centered teaching.

Honoring a Professor’s Legacy at UMass

Inspired by a group of students who created a scholarship in her late husband’s honor, a former UMass Amherst employee joined their efforts to ensure the professor’s enduring legacy at UMass.

Accelerate Surpasses $600 Million

Thanks to the generosity of the UMass Amherst community, the campaign has reached an important milestone, 18 months ahead of schedule.

Catalyzing Educational Innovation

In the wake of shrinking federal support for research, competition for grants from private foundations has skyrocketed. With two successful grant applications to the Spencer Foundation, the UMass College of…