Why First Gen Women of Color Need Rest

Rest is a vital, revolutionary act for Latinas, women of color, and children of immigrants. In this episode, I explain why you might be resistant to rest and how you can start a rest and self-care practice that will actually …

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All About the Campus Food Pantry

New to the University of Massachusetts community this year, the Campus Pantry has been a life changing addition to the resources that the university provides. While being a student is already a huge time commitment, many have to also balance …

By Emilio Moore
Emilio Moore
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Worcester Common

I lived in Knowlton Residential during my freshman semester at UMass. It was situated in a nice location, not far from my classes, right by the bus stop, and just a couple of steps from Worcester Dining. UMass constantly boasts …

By Jenilyn Dang
Jenilyn Dang
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Studying Abroad in Florence: Balancing Classes and Travel

One of the best decisions I’ve made in my time at UMass was to study abroad. During the spring semester of my junior year, I studied in Florence, Italy at Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) through API. I knew I …

By Anna Fortier
Anna Fortier
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Beyond the resume: How to answer the new U.S. federal government’s ‘American Ideals’ essay questions

The shift in how the federal government evaluates talent has reached a tipping point this spring. As agencies prepare for the second half of the fiscal year, a common question is circulating through career centers and online forums: Is …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Which U.S. federal government agencies are hiring in March 2026? A guide to the ‘thaw’.

For the past year, the federal job market has felt like a closed door for many. Job seekers have watched as thousands of positions remained vacant and hiring notices were pulled from the web. Now that we have reached the …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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From College Athlete to Entrepreneur feat. Tim Bryson

The Black Student Success Podcast talks with Time Bryson, a college athlete advocate, professor, creator, and PhD student, who talks about how his college experience molded him into an educator and entrepreneur.

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Return to Form: Intramural Sports and Soccer

I walked onto the field, smile on my face, yet not knowing what I was supposed to be doing. I saw someone wearing the classic referee stripes and asked them where I should go. They directed me to the correct …

By Diego Echeverri
Diego Echeverri
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New Salary Tool for UMass SBS Students: Labor Market Insights

The SBS Pathways Center is excited to share our newest resource for students with the introduction of our Labor Market Insights module.  In our virtual career center this tool will allow you to both explore and prepare for a potential …

By Emily Schuett
Emily Schuett
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It’s the SBS Career Cafe! Your One Stop Shop for career preparation.

Wednesday March 4th, 1-3:30pm at the Pathways Center and Thompson Hall Lobby

Join us at the SBS Career Café ☕ — an interactive experience designed to help you take your next career step!

Explore four zones focused on your growth:

✨ Bonus: The …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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