Accelerating UMass Amherst with the Power of Philanthropy
The world is searching for solutions.
UMass is leading the way.
You can make a difference by supporting any aspect of a UMass Amherst education that is meaningful to you.
Transforming the Future
Fueling the Future of Food
A visionary gift from Paul Manning '77 and Diane Manning is helping establish the Future of Food Initiative, a $120 million effort that brings together philanthropic, public, and university support to advance solutions in food safety, sustainable production, nutrition, and food security.
A visionary educator and archaeologist, Caroline Horvitz challenged students to think deeply and engage fully. A $1.5 million gift now honors her legacy, expanding access to archaeology and inspiring future generations at UMass Amherst.
Your Flagship Fall Starts Here
Join your UMass community at Homecoming 2026 on October 9-10 to experience a quintessential New England autumn and unmistakable UMass pride.
Announcing the 2026 UMass Alumni Honors recipients
This year’s honorees have translated their UMass Amherst experiences into lasting impact in their communities and around the world. Learn about the remarkable alumni receiving this year’s awards and their contributions to the common good.
Stories of Impact
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
Decades of Impact: Supporting Students from the Cape
Over the past 30 years, the Cape Cod Alumni Network has proudly awarded more than $445,000 to 150 local students entering their first year at UMass Amherst.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Elizabeth Román ’06 has dedicated her journalism career to amplifying stories of communities of color across western Massachusetts.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
An Enduring Connection to the W. E. B. Du Bois Library
An alumni couple honors their UMass ties with an estate gift supporting the W. E. B. Du Bois Library.
You made a difference
Over the course of UMassGives—our annual two-day, online giving campaign—the UMass community supported over 350 departments, student groups, centers, and programs across campus and beyond!
Your generosity at work
See how your generosity shapes a better future for UMass Amherst in the 2025 Generosity Highlights report showcasing how donor support expands student opportunities, fuels innovation, and drives research that tackles society’s biggest challenges.
“UMass Amherst donor scholarships have given me the means and independence to unapologetically pursue my dreams …[and have] allowed me to work impactful unpaid internships which have guided my educational path and given me meaningful global connections.”
— AJIJOLAOLUWA “JOLE” LAGUDA ’23
We’re Hiring
The UMAF is growing and we’re looking for team members who believe in our mission to propel UMass Amherst even further.