Accelerating UMass Amherst with the Power of Philanthropy
The world is searching for solutions.
UMass is leading the way.
You can make a difference by supporting any aspect of a UMass Amherst education that is meaningful to you.
Next Stop Seattle—Accelerate hits the road!
Get ready for an exciting event supporting UMass Amherst’s transformational campaign, Accelerate.
Explore how students and faculty from the College of Education, College of Engineering, and Manning College of Information & Computer Sciences are advancing the common good and driving real-world solutions through education, innovation, and collaboration.
Check out where the campaign is headed next:
January 23: Northern CA • February 4: Palm Beach, FL • February 5: Naples, FL • April 2: Washington, DC • June 5: New York, NY
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
The UMass Alumni Honors awards are presented each year to recognize the varied achievements of members of the university’s alumni community. The award recipients have translated their UMass Amherst experience into professional success and meaningful service, furthering the mission and impact of the university around the globe.
Stories of Impact
MARCH 28, 2024
Donors like Vanessa Cieslak ’76 who make annual gifts every year are the bedrock of UMass Amherst’s strength.
MARCH 28, 2024
Representatives from the International Programs Office and the UMass Amherst Foundation travelled to India to meet with admitted students, their families, and other friends of the university.
MARCH 28, 2024
At the Women for UMass Amherst (WFUM) Conversations with Women of UMass event, successful alumnae shared how they built their careers and help others secure a seat at the table.
“UMass Amherst donor scholarships have given me the means and independence to unapologetically pursue my dreams …[and have] allowed me to work impactful unpaid internships which have guided my educational path and given me meaningful global connections.”
— AJIJOLAOLUWA “JOLE” LAGUDA ’23
We’re Hiring
The UMAF is growing and we’re looking for team members who believe in our mission to propel UMass Amherst even further.