UMass Amherst has climbed into the top 25 of the nation’s premier public universities, coming in 24th among the approximately 130 public institutions ranked in the “Best Colleges 2020” guide published by U.S. News & World Report.
The Commonwealth’s flagship campus moved up two slots this year. With student success, graduation rates, and other key metrics on the rise, the university continued its ascent as one of the fastest-rising, top-tier public-research universities in the country, advancing from 52nd in 2010 to 24th in 2020.
For six years running, UMass Amherst has been ranked in the top 30 public universities. UMass Amherst also ranks 64th in the U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities category, moving up six places from last year’s rankings among 312 public and private institutions rated by U.S. News.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system.
UMass Amherst is pleased to announce that the university has re-envisioned this year’s observance so the campus can celebrate the entire Class of 2023—both undergraduate and graduate students—at one ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2023 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. In addition, graduates will also be honored at a variety of special events. Immediately following Commencement on […]
Bread and Puppet Theater Presents: Inflammatory Earthling Rants Bread and Puppet is a world-renowned anti-capitalist theater company that has performed with their signature puppets for 60 years. It is one of the oldest street and protest theater companies in the world. The troupe will perform: Inflammatory Earthling Rants. Earthlings are now aflame and consequently need […]
UMass Dining Services will host its 12th annual UMass 5K Dash and Dine on campus Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m. The goal of the event is to promote health and wellness at the university while raising funds for the Amherst Survival Center. In total, UMass Dining has been able to raise more than $57,000 […]
Spotlight on the Music of Lennon & McCartney Jeffrey W. Holmes, producer & coordinator Featuring Jazz Ensemble I, Chapel Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Lab & Chamber Jazz Ensembles Including arrangements of Beatles tunes Norwegian Wood, Can't Buy Me Love, Michelle, Blackbird, Got To Get You Into My Life and many more! Chapel Jazz Ensemble Tuesday, March 28 […]
On Sunday, March 19, clarinet players and fans of all ages and abilities are invited to attend ClariConnect, a full day of free events hosted by the department’s Clarinet Studio led by Romie de Guise-Langlois. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Music Wing of the Bromery Center for the […]
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, the UMass Flute Studio, led by Associate Professor Cobus du Toit, will host the 2023 Western Massachusetts Flute Festival from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Bezanson Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public; registration is required – visit umass.edu/music/events for information. The event will feature […]
37th Annual High School Honor Band Concert Following a day of rehearsals and clinics, the 7pm concert features the top high school bands from around the region, plus the UMass Wind Ensemble & Symphony Band. Matthew Westgate & Lindsay Bronnenkant, conductors & coordinators. Featuring guest composer and UMass alumnus José Ignacio Blesa-Lull. Saturday, Feb. 11, […]
On Saturday, December 10, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Music and Dance will present its annual “Holiday Card to Amherst” concert at 7:30 p.m in the Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall. Led by choral conductors Lindsay Pope and Stephen A. Paparo, the UMass Chamber Choir, University Chorale, and Conductor’s Chorus will present a […]
Five College New Music Festival Returns to UMass Amherst in September Biennial event will feature live performances for the first time since 2019 From September 9 to 11, the UMass Amherst Department of Music and Dance will once again play host to the Five College New Music Festival. This year’s event, titled “Finding the future, […]
