Stories of Impact
Learn about the UMass Amherst experience from alumni, faculty, students, parents, and friends who have lived it and be inspired.
JAN. 28, 2024
When Alexandra Hill ’26 saw the list of volunteers for the Student Alumni Association’s annual Networking Night in November, she was both surprised and excited.
JAN. 28, 2024
Developing the Health Care Workforce of the Future
At multiple UMass Amherst schools and colleges, students are preparing to change the way health care is delivered in the US.
JAN. 28, 2024
Professor Agha Iqbal Ali, Karen and Chuck Peters’ Family Endowed Professor, elevates Isenberg's academic standing through research in operational issues and decision-making tools.
JAN. 28, 2024
T.J. LaLonde ’24 is a storyteller, artist, and entrepreneur shaping his path in animation and fine arts.
JAN. 28, 2024
Filling Gaps in the Historical Record
With a three-year, $2.65 million grant from the Mellon Foundation, the Slavery North initiative at UMass aims to expand research and understanding of slavery in Canada and the northern United States.
JAN. 28, 2024
Five Questions with Christine Whelan Knapp '72
Nursing graduate Christine Whalen Knapp ’72 has transitioned from a career as a nurse midwife to an award-winning novelist. Read her thoughts on the impact of her UMass education.
JAN. 28, 2024
Olivia Arnold ’24, immersed in animal sciences at UMass Amherst, gained hands-on experience, received scholarships, and explored wildlife conservation in Australia.
JAN. 28, 2024
The Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy
With a new endowment to provide ongoing support, the Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy is shaping multidisciplinary solutions to global challenges.
MARCH 28, 2024
This 48-hour online giving campaign motivates alumni, parents, and friends to support what they’re most passionate about on campus.
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.