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Welcome to the University of Massachusetts!

As the University of Massachusetts nears its 150th anniversary, it is clear that Massachusetts has built a public university system that is a source of great pride for its graduates and the citizens of the Commonwealth. It is a university ranked among the very best in the world, as evidenced by its 19th place standing in the Times of London's World Reputation Rankings.

The University of Massachusetts is a university with a tangible impact at the state, national and international levels. The university's annual academic research expenditures exceed $540 million and its annual economic impact in Massachusetts reaches nearly $5 billion.

Across all five campuses, UMass educates more than 68,000 students and graduates 13,000 students each year. The University's graduates are leaders in every sector of society, some are world-famous and all make a significant contribution in Massachusetts and around the world. More than 250,000 UMass graduates live and work in Massachusetts.

Historically, public colleges and universities have fulfilled a special role within the academic and social fabric of the United States.  Indeed, for nearly a century and a half, the University of Massachusetts has delivered on its mission of serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through education, research and public service efforts. We have shaped our state's past and will guide its future.

I have been honored to spend my career in public higher education, and I believe in the importance and nobility of our public mission. For this reason, I am delighted to welcome you to the University of Massachusetts website and look forward to working together to bring our University and our Commonwealth to new levels of success.

Robert L. Caret, President