UMass Amherst Alumni

Last month's PSE Alumni Weekend brought together alumni, students, faculty, and industry leaders to celebrate 60 years of Polymer Science and Engineering at UMass Amherst.

From student research and alumni panels to networking opportunities and a keynote address by astronaut and alumna Cady Coleman ’91 PhD, the weekend showcased the innovation, leadership, and lifelong connections that define PSE.

📷 Explore more highlights from the weekend: https://bit.ly/PSEReunion

With the world's attention on the FIFA World Cup, UMass Amherst alumni are helping ensure the pitch is ready for the occasion. ⚽

Ryan Bjorn AS ’18 and Chris Hurley ’10, ’15 are helping manage the field at Boston Stadium, showcasing the expertise developed through the nationally recognized University of Massachusetts Turfgrass Management program in the The Stockbridge School of Agriculture, UMass Amherst.

📸 Photos courtesy of Dante Filadoro AS ’24, ’26.

Good friends, great conversations, and a beautiful summer evening in the Pioneer Valley. ✨ 🍷

More than 170 alumni and friends gathered at Mineral Hills Winery at Godard's Red Hen Farm to enjoy stunning views, delicious food from alum-owned Seth Mias Catering, vineyard tours with vintner Larry Godard ’79, and plenty of UMass Amherst pride.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so memorable— every moment was a reminder of what makes the UMass network so special.

📸 Check out the photo album and relive the memories: https://bit.ly/MineralHills

JuJubee—the drag persona of Airline Inthyrath, who studied theater at UMass Amherst—recently made her big-screen debut in "Stop! That! Train!," a new comedy starring RuPaul and an all-star cast of drag performers now in theaters.

In an interview with MassLive, she reflected on what the experience meant to her—and why visibility and representation remain at the heart of her work.

🎬 Read the full feature: https://bit.ly/JujubeeUMass

What can $5 do? At Isenberg School of Management, it can be the start of something bigger.

The Isenberg Senior Gift Campaign isn't about how much students give—it's about coming together to create opportunities for future generations. Since 2009, Isenberg seniors have funded scholarships, student amenities, and other meaningful improvements across the school.

This year, 83% of graduating seniors joined in, helping fund a new balance room where future students can unplug, recharge, and reflect.

Learn how Isenberg students are building a culture of philanthropy, one class at a time: https://bit.ly/IsenbergSeniors

The summer after graduation looked a little different for everyone. ☀️

Whether it was around the corner or around the world, tell us where life took you after Commencement. Bonus points if you share a favorite memory from that summer. ⬇️

Alumni across generations came together last month for the dedication of the bench and plaque honoring the Black pioneers of the 1960s and 1970s, whose leadership, advocacy, and perseverance helped shape UMass Amherst.

From shared memories to meaningful conversations, it was a day rooted in community, connection, and legacy.

🔗 Explore the full gallery from this special event: https://bit.ly/BlackPioneers26

The Red Sox got the win, but UMass Amherst stole the show. ⚾🙌

From the ROTC Honor Guard and a pregame ceremony celebrating 55 years of University Without Walls to Dan Riccio ’86, ’24 MS throwing out the first pitch, last week's UMass at Fenway event was packed with maroon-and-white pride.

Even better? Together, attendees helped raise approximately $5,000 for student scholarships.

📸 Check out the full album and relive the night: https://bit.ly/UMassFenwayRecap

The diploma is forever, but these decorated graduation caps deserve one more moment in the spotlight. 🎓

Check out some of the creative cap designs submitted by members of the UMass Amherst Class of 2026.

Congratulations to our giveaway winners:
🎉 Nadia Ivanenko (first photo) — diploma frame winner
🎉 Meghana Gollapalli (second photo) — UMass swag pack runner-up

Welcome to the alumni family, Class of 2026!