UMass Boston

10/15/2026

Had a few visitors on campus yesterday! Thank you UMB’s Student Activities and Events Council for putting this on. ✨💙

10/05/2026

We are happy to announce the public launch of Rooted & Rising: The Campaign for UMass Boston, a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen the university’s commitment to access and excellence and invest in its students, faculty, research, and future. With a $250 million goal, Rooted & Rising is the most ambitious fundraising effort in the university’s history.

UMass Boston today announced the public launch of Rooted & Rising: The Campaign for UMass Boston, a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen the university’s commitment to access and excellence and invest in its students, faculty, research, and future. With a $250 million goal, Rooted & Ri...

10/05/2026

TIME recognized Katherine Dafforn, a distinguished professor at UMass Boston, as one of their TIME100 Next leaders. The list, which is published annually, highlights TIME’s selection of the world’s most influential rising stars, including artists, activists, athletes, politicians, and more.

The annual list, which features leaders who are shaping the future, recognizes Dafforn’s role as a climate leader and a co-founder of the global Living Seawalls project.

09/23/2026

This is the last week to enjoy water recreation for the season! Always free for UMB students.

09/22/2026

We are happy to announce an incredible partnership between the University of Massachusetts Boston and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) that will provide students with real world training and experience in urban public health, including delivering public health education in high schools across the city. Link in bio to read more.

09/17/2026

Another wonderful BBQ! Always nice getting to spend some time outside on the quad.

09/14/2026

Boston has long been a place where the brightest people from around the world come together to learn, innovate, and do good. As Mayor Michelle Wu says, “We want talented students from every culture and every country to join us.”

To international students considering UMass Boston: You belong here. Come learn, make connections, and make Boston, and UMass Boston, part of your story.

09/14/2026

Governor Maura Healey has a special message for students from across the globe who are choosing UMass Boston as the place to pursue their education and their future.

At UMass Boston, we are proud to be a global community in one of the world’s greatest cities for higher education. We are ready to welcome you, support you, and help you succeed as you live, learn, and earn your degree right here in Boston.

Wherever your journey begins, there is a place for you at UMass Boston.

09/09/2026

Hope everyone had a fun first day back! Special thanks to UMB’s Student Activities and Events Council for all the fun on the lawn.