Something To Be Proud Of

For more than 140 years, the University of Massachusetts has provided high quality educational opportunities for Massachusetts residents and for students and faculty from all over the world.

With a diverse student body; award-winning faculty that includes Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, members of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine, American Book Award winners, and Fulbright, Guggenheim, MacArthur, and Mellon fellows; more than $400 million in funded research; affordability combined with generous financial aid-it's no wonder UMass is rated among the best universities in the world by the Times of London.

About UMass

Our mission, history, Board of Trustees-it's all here, along with news releases and official statements.

Students & Parents

Explore the five distinct campuses and UMassOnline to learn about academics, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, sports, and student life.

Faculty & Staff

Our accomplished faculty and staff teach, conduct research, help govern the University, and much more. Get information about these areas and find career opportunities.

Alumni & Donors

Jack Welch. Bill Cosby. Natalie Cole. You. Stay connected with UMass and discover how you can benefit from the many resources for alumni.

In Partnership with UMass

Find out how the University serves the state as an economic engine and catalyst for social development and get information about partnerships and other opportunities.

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University of Massachusetts News

Introducing the President's Report, highlighting the University's strategic initiatives and recent successes across all of our campuses.
"The Future I Imagined," the new UMass television advertisement features six UMass graduates, President Jack M. Wilson and Nobel Laureate Craig C. Mello, PhD.
UMass Trustees elect Michael F. Collins, MD, to Medical School chancellorship.
Professor Herrington, Zuckerberg Chair, hosts Writing Assessment Conference
UMass Celebrates International Education Week: Padraig O'Malley Lecture Kicks-off Events
Audit Newscast: A newsletter to educate you about internal controls and how they affect your role here at the University.
UMass President Awards $1.4 Million to Innovative Faculty Science &  Technology and Creative Economy Initiatives
University of Massachusetts signs groundbreaking agreement with China.
Global reach. Global impact. Global engagement is at the forefront of the University's strategic priorities and an intricate part of the tripartite mission of teaching, research and service.
The University of Massachusetts reintroduces advertising campaign with ad featuring Governor Deval Patrick
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UMass a $4 Billion Economic Force in Massachusetts
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UMass television ad wins EMMY Award. Watch "Something To Be Proud Of"