In the rankings for Best Value for In-State Students, a new category for 2027, UMass Amherst ranks at No. 31. More information about this year’s ranking methodology can be found here.

Alice Cheung, Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, recently delivered the 18 th Shang-Fa Yang Memorial Lectures at Taiwan’s Academia Sinica, and was recognized for her ...

For half a century Sam the Minuteman has represented the pride and spirit of the UMass Amherst campus and athletics programs. A local and regional favorite, Sam gained national recognition thanks to ...

Connect with IDEAS to get hands-on support with course technology, align your assessments with learning goals, ensure accessibility, and join faculty communities focused on teaching innovation, ...

The work of Civil Engineers results in improved public health and quality of life, while still recognizing the importance of natural systems. Civil Engineering is the discipline that consists of the ...

Anthropology majors work closely with our nationally recognized faculty to explore cultural, linguistic, archaeological, and physical anthropology in all its intricacies while developing the ability ...

The University of Massachusetts Amherst traces its origins back more than a century and a half. Throughout that time, it has steadily and dramatically evolved and expanded. Even so, UMass Amherst has ...

We provide free and confidential Sexual Assault Support and Advocacy (SASA) services to all of Hampshire County. If you are struggling, want to explore new possibilities, are learning about yourself ...

There are many reasons to plant a late season cover crop. Generally, a cover crop will increase organic matter, improve soil structure, scavenge remaining nutrients, choke out weeds, and prevent soil ...

"It challenges me intellectually and makes me critically engage with my social environment every day. It has changed and shaped my worldview. Also, the professors I’ve had at UMass are engaging, smart ...

A Diverse and Accomplished Student Body 4.06 Incoming Undergraduate GPA, Weighted 42% ALANA (African American, Latino/a, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American) Domestic Students 21% ...

This certificate program will provide a solid foundation and a useful credential in the field of geospatial technologies (Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), and computer ...