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.

University of Massachusetts News

The University of Massachusetts Center for Clinical and Translational Science (UMCCTS) is a vibrant enterprise capable of translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications and on to Massachusetts communities. 
UMass is partnering with MIT, BU, EMC and Cisco systems to develop a world-class, high-performance computing center in Holyoke, MA.
Introducing Innovations, a publication about breakthrough research, discoveries and partnerships across our five campuses. 
The UMass China Institute maximizes the potential of the University and the Commonwealth in responding to the emerging impact of China in the world.

UMass President Jack M. Wilson honors faculty community service. Six recipients of President's Awards for Public Service Announced
 
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.
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UMass a $4 Billion Economic Force in Massachusetts
"The Future I Imagined," the new UMass television advertisement features six UMass graduates, President Jack M. Wilson and Nobel Laureate Craig C. Mello, PhD.
The University of Massachusetts reintroduces advertising campaign with ad featuring Governor Deval Patrick
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UMass television ad wins EMMY Award. Watch "Something To Be Proud Of"