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What are we grateful for? YOU. With over 73,000 students across our campuses and more than 630,000 #UMassAlumni globally, it's all of YOU who make #UMass a place where big ideas, big ambitions, and even bigger hearts come together to make our community one-of-a-kind! We hope you have a well-deserved break. University of Massachusetts Amherst | UMass Boston | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | University of Massachusetts Lowell | UMass Chan Medical School | UMass Law

'Tis the season to get saucy - #cranberrysauce, that is. Chancellor Javier Reyes recently visited "The Cranberry Station," one of two bogs owned by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, to get a first-hand experience with the harvesting process. The cranberry is Massachusetts' state fruit, and the Commonwealth is home to around 13,000 acres of producing bogs that yield approximately 200 million pounds of cranberries each year. #UMassAmherst is dedicated to promoting sustainable cranberry production through comprehensive programs focused on water, nutrient, and pest management, as well as integrated studies on water conservation, water quality, and the use of lower-risk pest control agents.

In the spirit of giving, UMass Law's Student Bar Association and Student Veteran’s Law Association came together to collect nearly 300 pounds of non-perishable food to support those battling food insecurity after the recent hurricanes in Florida and North Carolina. Representative Chris Markey presented an official citation recognizing their efforts to bring essential supplies to communities in need. ?? University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEysuEEQ #UMass #UMassLaw #CommunitySupport #StudentImpact #LawSchool #HigherEducation

It’s #GameDay! ?? Catch the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Field Hockey team in the #FinalFour today at *3 PM*—streaming live on ESPN+! ?? Massachusetts Athletics #GoUMass ?? Watch the game here: https://brnw.ch/21wOSOE

The countdown is ON! ???? There's just one week until the #Macy's #ThanksgivingDayParade, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst Minuteman Marching Band (UMMB) is gearing up for an epic performance on the iconic streets of New York City. With over 400 student band and dance team members and a dedicated staff, the marching band is ready to shine in its 2nd Macy's appearance since 2013. Don't miss their performance live on #ThanksgivingDay, November 28. ?The unmistakable #UMassAmherst spirit is bound to fill the air. Rep #UMass with 20% off tees and hoodies: https://brnw.ch/21wOQvY ?Read more about the marching band's program & its journey to the parade: https://brnw.ch/21wOQvX #UMassPride #UMassAlumni #GoUMass #MarchingBand #StudentSuccess #Thanksgiving

We're proud to share Dr. Nefertiti Walker's appointment to Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Equity by UMass President Marty Meehan! Dr. Walker shares, "UMass has been a transformative force in my own professional journey, and I am deeply committed to advancing its mission of excellence, equity, and accessibility. This is a pivotal time for higher education, and I look forward to working closely with our talented team to continue advancing the university's goals." Dr. Walker's new appointment is critical to advancing academic quality, student success, and equity across the five-campus UMass system. Congratulations! Read the exciting news here: https://lnkd.in/gCuYg8Da #UMass #HigherEducation #Leadership #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters?#DEI #WomenLeadership

We're thrilled to highlight U.S. News & World Report's continued recognition of the University's world-class public education, premiere medical school, and continued social and economic impact! ? The University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #26 nationally for Best Public University. UMass Boston ranked #1 in New England for the #SocialMobility of its students. The rankings of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's three largest programs, #ComputerScience, #Nursing, and #Psychology, rose significantly. The University of Massachusetts Lowell once again ranked among the Top 100 Public Universities in the country. And UMass Chan Medical School was named the Best Medical School in the Northeast for Primary Care Education and is in the top 15 nationwide! #UMass #HigherEducation #PublicEducation #EducationMatters #CollegeRankings #StudentSuccess #Research #MedicalSchool

Have you ever fallen for a phishing email? Heather Fowles, University of Massachusetts Lowell Chief Information Security Officer, shares in this Q&A how her team is working to keep the campus community safe from #CyberThreats—one test email at a time. For more: https://brnw.ch/21wOKCg #UMass #UMassLowell #CyberSecurity #Phishing #CIO #WomenLeaders

Congratulations to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for ranking in the *Top 25* among the nation’s most environmentally responsible higher educational institutions by The Princeton Review 2025 Guide to Green Colleges! We're proud to also recognize UMass Boston, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for being included in this year's list for their environmental and sustainability efforts by The Princeton Review. ?? This achievement is a testament to UMass's ongoing commitment to #EnvironmentalResponsibility & #Sustainability across all our campuses. The Princeton Review evaluated nearly 600 colleges based on their sustainability-related policies, practices, and programs, alongside student feedback about their "green" campus experiences. Using more than 25 data points, only institutions with a Green Rating score of 80 or higher earned a spot in this year’s guide. #UMassPride! ?? #UMass #UMassAmherst #UMassBoston #UMassLowell #UMassDartmouth #SustainableCampus #GreenInitiatives #Massachusetts #HigherEducation

Introducing Dr. Emma Watson, Assistant Professor of Systems Biology at UMass Chan Medical School ? Dr. Watson loved her experience here so much that she returned as a faculty member to inspire the next generation! After completing her postdoc at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Watson returned to #UMassChan as an assistant professor, inspired by the collaborative spirit and scientific excellence she experienced as a PhD student. Today, the Watson lab examines how cancer genomes transform, and the good news is that they're looking to take on rotation students next semester! #UMass #MedicalSchool #CancerResearch #FacultyHighlight #HigherEd #MedicalResearch