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.
Accelerate UMass:
The Quantum Leap Ahead
January 22, 2026, Hiller Aviation Museum
Join us to learn how donor support is accelerating UMass research in quantum information systems and driving new possibilities across industries and everyday life.
Transforming the Future
Dan Riccio Makes $50 Million Gift to Name the UMass Amherst College of Engineering
The largest gift in campus history will support scholarships, fellowships and professorships as well as funding for new initiatives.
John and Elizabeth Armstrong Commit $4 Million for Research Support at UMass Amherst
Donations from the couple contribute to the UMass Amherst Research Continuity Fund and create the Armstrong Graduate Research Grant Fund and the Armstrong Chancellor Professorships Award Fund.
UMass Amherst’s Research Mission
Research has been a cornerstone of UMass Amherst’s mission as a land-grant university for more than 160 years. Your support can ensure this essential work.
Stories of Impact
DECEMBER 10, 2025
Dressing for Success at No Cost
The UMass Professional Wardrobe Closet provides free work clothing to students, empowering them to pursue internships, interviews, and career opportunities with confidence.
DECEMBER 9, 2025
Alumna's Gratitude Uplifts Nursing Students
Her nursing career took her across the country—and around the globe. Today, she supports the university she credits with giving her the foundation for success.
DECEMBER 10, 2025
UMass Amherst shaped an astronomer’s career. Today, he maintains a strong connection with the Department of Astronomy and gives back to the university he loves.
“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.
