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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By the Numbers
U.S. News & World Report ranking among national public universities
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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Step into your future and discover UMass Amherst
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
Discounted CSA shares will be available for UMass community members to purchase before May 1.
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.
Professor Erica Scharrer and her doctoral students arranged for sixth graders to meet virtually with Sen. Edward Markey to discuss a proposed law that would strengthen online protections for children and teenagers.
New study identifies best AI method for monitoring insect populations.
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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.