Schools, Colleges, and Units

Where learning, discovery, and innovation flourish at UMass Amherst.

UMass Amherst schools, colleges, and units are the heart of our vibrant academic community. 

They provide students with a range of opportunities for growth and support faculty in moving their academic fields forward. Alumni, parents, and friends of the university can choose to support any area within these schools, colleges, and units, through annual giving, scholarships, or endowments. Your generosity will directly impact the UMass Amherst experience, fostering innovation, access, and meaningful change.

Join us in advancing the UMass Amherst's mission and securing a promising future for the university and its community.

To learn more about giving to a specific school, college or unit, email us at contact [at] uma-foundation [dot] org (contact[at]uma-foundation[dot]org).

 

Dedicated to building champions and instilling pride through excellence in the classroom, community, and competition.
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For more information about giving to Athletics, you can reach out to:

Drew St. Aubin
Senior Executive Director of Development, Athletics
dstaubin@uma-foundation.org

 

Training the next generation of leaders in education theory, policy, research, and practice through its programs, outreach initiatives, and research centers. 
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For more information about giving to the College of Education, you can reach out to:

Brian Toohey
Executive Director of Development, College of Education
btoohey@uma-foundation.org

 

Preparing students for industrial, research, and leadership opportunities in bioengineering, nanocomputing, water resources, wind energy, and more.
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For more information about giving to the College of Engineering, you can reach out to:

Mary-Knight Young
Senior Executive Director of Development, College of Engineering
mkyoung@uma-foundation.org

 

Classical humanities disciplines, exceptional performing and visual arts programs, and interdisciplinary departments exploring language and identity.
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For more information about giving to the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, you can reach out to:

Robby O'Sullivan
Executive Director of Development, College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Fine Arts Center
rosullivan@uma-foundation.org

 

Unites mathematics and the life, environmental, computational, and physical sciences through cutting-edge research, top academic programs, and renowned faculty.
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For more information about giving to the College of Natural Sciences, you can reach out to:

Diane Barstow
Senior Executive Director of Development, College of Natural Sciences
dbarstow@uma-foundation.org

 

The interdisciplinary hub for culture, society, and individual behavior with a focus on promoting citizenship and global understanding.
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For more information about giving to the College of Natural Sciences, you can reach out to:

David Biancamano
Assistant Vice President
dbiancamano@uma-foundation.org

 

Helping diverse, academically talented undergraduates make a positive impact through analysis, research, professional development, and international experience.
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For more information about giving to the Commonwealth Honors College, you can reach out to:

Catherine Rider
Executive Director of Development, Commonwealth Honors College
crider@uma-foundation.org

 

The multidisciplinary arts and innovation hub of UMass, fueling the development of students and artists and enhancing the cultural life of the region.
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For more information about giving to the Fine Arts Center, you can reach out to:

Robby O'Sullivan
Executive Director of Development, College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Fine Arts Center
rosullivan@uma-foundation.org

 

A highly ranked school offering rigorous academic programs and world-class research strengths in alternative investments, quality management, and more.
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For more information about giving to the Isenberg School of Management, you can reach out to:

Kristine Elison
Senior Executive Director of Development, Isenberg School of Management
kelison@uma-foundation.org

 

Internationally recognized for its research activities and highly ranked graduate programs, the college supports collaboration and leadership.
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For more information about giving to the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, you can reach out to:

David Biancamano
Assistant Vice President
dbiancamano@uma-foundation.org

 

Ranked among the top 25 in the country, the college develops vital nurse educators and researchers and supports nursing innovation.
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For more information about giving to the Marieb College of Nursing, you can reach out to:

Crystal Neuhauser
Executive Director of Development, Marieb College of Nursing
cneuhauser@uma-foundation.org

 

Addresses pressing issues such as diabetes prevention, women’s health, global health, aging, environmental exposures, and autism spectrum disorders.
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For more information about giving to the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, you can reach out to:

David Catrambone
Executive Director of Development, School of Public Health and Health Sciences
dcatrambone@uma-foundation.org

 

The largest public academic library system in New England which encompasses three libraries, special collections, and the W. E. B. Du Bois Center.
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For more information about giving to the Libraries, you can reach out to:

Jeffrey Rothenberg
Executive Director of Development, Libraries
jrothenberg@uma-foundation.org