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.
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- Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences
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.
- College of Humanities and Fine Arts
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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.
- College of Engineering
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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.
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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.
- College of Education
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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…
- College of Natural Sciences
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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.
- Isenberg School of Management
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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.
- Marieb College of Nursing
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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.
- Commonwealth Honors College
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