Impact.

It’s what this University’s founders had in mind when UMass was established 160 years ago.

It’s what we strive for today.

The University of Massachusetts System offers invaluable educational opportunities in a wide array of disciplines and engages in important research activities recognized throughout the world. The general public tends to understand UMass’s role in these key areas, but is often unaware that the institution is also a major contributor to the statewide economy.