On April 26, 2024, UMass Amherst commemorates the inauguration of our 31st leader, Chancellor Javier Reyes, marking an era of new leadership at the commonwealth's flagship campus.
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With 110 undergraduate majors and 127 graduate programs offered on campus and online, there are hundreds of opportunities to pursue your passion at UMass Amherst. Study on campus or take advantage of a wide array of flexible and innovative learning options.
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Faculty members
Academic disciplines ranked among the Top 200 programs worldwide
Best Value Colleges (Public), The Princeton Review
Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review
Out of 5 Stars
Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities, Campus Pride Index
Meet Chancellor Reyes, whose personal experiences as an immigrant and international student inform his commitment to belonging and student success.
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Join us on Monday, April 29, 2024 for a day-long, campus-wide celebration of UMass pride and community building. Founders Day is an annual opportunity to reflect on the rich history of UMass Amherst, take pride in its present standing, and look toward its future.
News and Events
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Theodoridis, a UVA alumnus, led a panel featuring former advisor to President Bill Clinton, Paul Begala, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, former U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards, Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell and NBC’s Chuck Todd.
The scholarships will be awarded to June Ahn, Kevin Alexander and Ryan Bahlous-Boldi, all members of the class of 2025, who will each be dedicating their careers to work as scientists and in higher education.
Program participants, alumni and state officials recently gathered at UMass Amherst for a a two-day event that featured a fireside chat, dinner and workshop to inspire careers in policy, politics and public leadership.
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Want a window into daily campus life? Whether you’re a current student, or thinking about attending UMass, or want to reminisce about days past, check out our social media channels.
The University Relations Social Media Team is the official voice of UMass Amherst on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. In addition, we share videos on your YouTube and UMass video gallery. On these channels, you’ll find stories of engagement and activism, academic excellence, remarkable research and the many ways we are pioneers, builders and unconventional doers.