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.
UMassGives returns April 29–30
Join us for UMassGives 2026 to support students, fuel innovation, and come together with the UMass community to create lasting impact.
Transforming the Future
A visionary educator and archaeologist, Caroline Horvitz challenged students to think deeply and engage fully. A $1.5 million gift now honors her legacy, expanding access to archaeology and inspiring future generations at UMass Amherst.
Chuck and MaryAnn Sherwood Make $1 Million Gift to UMass Hockey Excellence Endowment
Longtime supporters of the university with deep personal ties to UMass and its athletic tradition, the Sherwoods have made a gift that reflects their belief in the power of athletics and their family’s lifelong connection to hockey.
Accelerate is bringing the impact to you!
From public opinion to policy, health, and well-being—Accelerate: The Campaign for UMass Amherst is having a big impact. Join us at upcoming events on the East Coast to discover how UMass Amherst is accelerating solutions for the common good.
A Milestone Powered by Donor Support
Donor generosity has propelled the Accelerate campaign past $600 million raised, strengthening scholarships, research, and academic excellence across the university. Read how this collective investment is already making a difference—and what comes next.
Mark your calendar!
Join alumni, families, and friends for Homecoming on October 9–10, 2026.
Two days of fall, friends, and unmistakable UMass pride.
Stories of Impact
MARCH 5, 2026
UMass Amherst’s Black Alumni Network aims to boost awareness of the group’s activities and engage more alumni in supporting one another after graduation.
MARCH 11, 2026
From Campus to Community: Alumni Lead the Way
During National Volunteer Month in April, UMass Amherst alumni across the country will come together to give back through local service projects that strengthen communities and deepen alumni connections.
MARCH 5, 2026
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.
Your generosity at work
See how your generosity shapes a better future for UMass Amherst in the 2025 Generosity Highlights report showcasing how donor support expands student opportunities, fuels innovation, and drives research that tackles society’s biggest challenges.
“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.