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Impact Stories

Accelerate UMass

Discover how our community of alumni, faculty, students, parents, and friends are making a lasting difference. Explore their stories and see how you can contribute to the UMass legacy.

From UMass to the Quiet Zone
  • Revolutionize Access
  • Grow Investment
  • College of Natural Sciences

From UMass to the Quiet Zone

UMass Amherst shaped an astronomer’s career. Today, he maintains a strong connection with the Department of Astronomy and gives back to the university he loves.
Dressing for Success at No Cost
  • Revolutionize Access
  • Isenberg School of Management

Dressing for Success at No Cost

The UMass Professional Wardrobe Closet provides free work clothing to students, empowering them to pursue internships, interviews, and career opportunities with confidence.
Alumna's Gratitude Uplifts Nursing Students
  • Revolutionize Access
  • Marieb College of Nursing

Alumna's Gratitude Uplifts Nursing Students

Her nursing career took her across the country—and around the globe. Today, she supports the university she credits with giving her the foundation for success.
Giving Back as a Family
  • Revolutionize Access
  • Commonwealth Honors College

Giving Back as a Family

The Castañeda, Paredes, Krupczynski Family Scholarship Endowment was created by a multigenerational, Latino family of UMass Amherst faculty and alumni to expand access, opportunity, and belonging for first…
Building Cyber Resilience
  • Magnify Impact
  • Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences

Building Cyber Resilience

Arvind Nithrakashyap ’97 MS has used the knowledge he gained in software engineering, database management, and machine learning during his master’s program at UMass Amherst to establish and shape a globally…
Opening Doors to the Arts
  • Magnify Impact
  • Fine Arts Center

Opening Doors to the Arts

Nearly 800 elementary, middle, and high school students visit UMass Amherst to experience Latin culture, history, and dance through the Fine Arts Center’s Global Arts program.
Internship Launched Alum into the Big Leagues
  • Revolutionize Access
  • College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Internship Launched Alum into the Big Leagues

A visit to UMass Amherst’s Career Development and Professional Connections Hub set Jeremy Bhandari ’18 on a path to success in sports media and publishing.
Making Health Care More Accessible
  • Magnify Impact
  • Commonwealth Honors College
  • College of Natural Sciences

Making Health Care More Accessible

Epidemiologist Victoria Selser ’20 is building healthier communities in Fitchburg, Mass.—and earning statewide honors for her commitment to public health and health equity.