Impact Stories
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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.
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Revolutionize Access
- University Libraries
Honoring UMass Amherst’s Black Pioneers
This spring, Cheryl Evans ’68 and the UMass Amherst Black Pioneers were honored with a tribute bench recognizing their efforts to expand Black student life, increase recruitment, and shape lasting…
- College of Natural Sciences
- Grow Investment
60 Years of Excellence and Innovation
In May, the UMass Amherst Department of Polymer Science and Engineering held a reunion to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the department.
- College of Natural Sciences
- Revolutionize Access
Alumna Supports the Next Generation of Microbiology Students
A UMass Amherst alumna established a scholarship to support the Department of Microbiology.
- Isenberg School of Management
- Revolutionize Access
Why Isenberg Seniors Keep Giving Back
For nearly two decades, Isenberg School of Management seniors have supported future students through the Senior Gift Campaign. This year’s class hopes to reach record participation while funding a new balance…
- Magnify Impact
- Marieb College of Nursing
- Revolutionize Access
Advocating for Social Justice in Nursing
The Seedworks Health Equity in Nursing Program is uplifting aspiring nurses and fighting bias in health care.
- Magnify Impact
- University Libraries
Sustainability, Scholarship, and Seed Sharing
Through the University Libraries Sustainability Fund, donors are investing in interdisciplinary teaching, research and action to address sustainability issues on and beyond campus.
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Natural Sciences
- Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences
- Revolutionize Access
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.
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Revolutionize Access
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.
- College of Engineering
- Grow Investment