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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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…
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- 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…- 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.- Revolutionize Access
- Commonwealth Honors College
- Isenberg School of Management
- College of Natural Sciences
UMass Changed Her Life. Now, She’s Paying It Forward
Inspired by her own UMass Amherst experience, an alumna supports future generations of students.- 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.
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- Commonwealth Honors College
- College of Natural Sciences