UMass Amherst Chicago Alumni Network

04/29/2026

UMass Gives starts today! Whether it’s your school, a club, student scholarships, or other area of campus, consider making a donation to support what you love about our university.

04/28/2026

04/23/2026

We had a great time volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg on Saturday. Our alumni group was among about 100 volunteers, and during our volunteer shift we collectively packed 42,768 meals that will be sent to children and families facing hunger in up to 70 countries around the world. Thank you to all the UMass alumni volunteers and friends who contributed to making a global impact with our group!

04/13/2026

📣 Chicago-area Minutemen & Minutewomen — don’t miss this chance to give back!
Join the UMass Amherst Chicago Alumni Network for a hands-on volunteer event at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, IL as part of a nationwide month of service led by UMass alumni groups across the country 🇺🇸
🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 2:30 – 4:00 PM
📍 Schaumburg, IL
Come reconnect with fellow alumni, meet new faces, and show your UMass pride while making a meaningful impact in the community. Plus, we’ll provide a UMass t-shirt for you to wear during the event!
Let’s make a difference together — we can’t wait to see you there 💛💜
👉 Please register at the link below.

03/12/2026

In a major upset, UMass beat Miami of Ohio in the MAC Quarterfinal earlier today! UMass moves on in the tournament and will play Toledo tomorrow afternoon.

Massachusetts men's basketball (17-15, 7-11 MAC) outlasted No. 20 Miami (OH) (31-1, 16-0 MAC), 87-83, at Rocket Arena in the MAC Quarterfinals on Thursday. T...

03/06/2026

❤️ Join the UMass Amherst Chicago Alumni Network for a Day of Service! ❤️
April is National Volunteer Month, and UMass alumni across the country are giving back to their local communities. We’d love for you to join us!
Come reconnect with fellow alumni, share your favorite Amherst memories, and put that UMass spirit to work helping families around the world.
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Feed My Starving Children – Schaumburg, IL
We’ll work side-by-side packing nutritious meals that help fight hunger in nearly 70 countries. It’s a meaningful way to spend an afternoon and make a real impact together.
👕 Perk: Everyone who registers will receive a UMass Alumni t-shirt to wear proudly during the service project!
Bring your energy, your UMass pride, and your helping hands. 💛
👉 Sign up here:
https://www.umassalumni.com/s/1640/rd17/interior.aspx?sid=1640&gid=2&pgid=9611&content_id=10210

Join Chicago-area alumni for a meaningful afternoon of service at Feed My Starving Children. At their Schaumburg location, our group will volunteer together from 2:00–4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. During this hands-on shift, we’ll work side by side to pack nutritious meals that are distribute...

02/06/2026

Representing UMass on the World Stage 🥇

Best of luck to our alumni in the 2026 Winter Olympics!

🔗 https://bit.ly/45PYcS9

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01/07/2026

🏀 UMass Chicago Alumni—Game Day Meet-Up! 🏀
Join us on Saturday, January 17th at 2PM as we head to NIU to cheer on our UMass Minutemen men’s basketball team! This is a great chance to show your Minuteman pride, enjoy a fun night of basketball, and connect with fellow alumni.
👥 Friends and family are welcome!
🎟️ We’ve secured a ticket block, so be sure to register in advance—registration will close on January 14th.
Expect plenty of spirit, fun, and networking as we cheer our Minutemen on together!
🚗 Need a ride? We’re also organizing a carpool group, so please reach out if you’re interested in riding or driving.
Let’s pack the stands—Go UMass! 🔴⚪️

12/09/2025

11/27/2025

Today and always, we’re thankful for the campus, the UMass community, and the 300,000+ alumni making an impact worldwide. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂

10/08/2025

What a night! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the UMass Hometown Homecoming Chicago Alumni event! It was awesome catching up with fellow alumni, making new connections, and showing off that maroon pride. ❤️🤍
You all brought the energy and spirit — and we can’t wait to do it again! Stay tuned for more alumni events coming soon.

08/15/2025

Happy Friday! UMass is No. 1 in campus dining again! Kiss 108 gave us a shout out and asked students what makes our food the best in the country. Check out the comments on their original post to hear from students, alumni and parents.