
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
UMass Amherst Connection Yields Invaluable Experience
A student’s internship with two UMass Amherst alumni provided on-the-job experience and mentoring opportunities.
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- College of Humanities and Fine Arts
- University Libraries
UMass Students Preserve, Amplify Black Women’s Stories
Graduate students working in the Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archive gain more than archival experience through their work—they learn to give voices to those history overlooks.
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- School of Public Health and Health Sciences
- Isenberg School of Management
- College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Accelerate Heads South to Florida
Alumni, parents, and friends in the Sunshine State came together to celebrate UMass Amherst’s leadership in nursing, public health, business, and student success.
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From Passion to Profession
Undergraduates can create personalized majors to merge multiple interests into one degree through the Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration program.
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Scholarships Make a Difference for Nontraditional Students
Supported by generous donor-funded scholarships, nontraditional students can forge their own paths to a degree through UMass Amherst University Without Walls.
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- School of Public Health and Health Sciences
VIDEO: Creating Immersive Educational Opportunities
Research practicums, community and industry internships, study abroad programs, field visits, and clinical and consultation services can shape students’ career journeys long after graduation.
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- School of Public Health and Health Sciences
VIDEO: Empowering Faculty Excellence
SPHHS faculty are committed to addressing the root causes of diseases and chronic conditions that affect individuals, communities, and society.
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- School of Public Health and Health Sciences
VIDEO: Supporting Future Health Care Leaders
Scholarships at both the undergraduate and graduate levels open up a world of possibilities for students from all walks of life.
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- School of Public Health and Health Sciences