In the wake of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, Asian communities in the Greater Boston area and across the United States have experienced heightened xenophobic reactions. People perceived to be of Chinese or Asian descent have been targeted with discriminatory acts or endured general harassment.

Alumni, faculty and staff now have an opportunity to help provide emergency financial help to students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Students in need of financial assistance as a result of the coronavirus pandemic may seek relief through the Student Care and Emergency Response Fund (SCERF). Donations to SCERF may be made at minutefund.umass.edu/project/20457.

As a result of decreased campus operations, the campus will transition to locking all building entrances effective Monday, April 6. These changes are being implemented to prevent unauthorized access and to ensure the safety of university staff and protection of property. In recent weeks, there have been several incidents of theft or damage to UMass property in unoccupied campus buildings.