SBS RISE is designed to foster a strong sense of community and offer tailored academic opportunities for students in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) who identify as first-generation college students or those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.  All are welcome to participate in events and activities.

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Exciting Opp for Underrepresented Students Interested in Sports Management – alumni affiliated employer

The Lee Elder Internship at the 2022 US Open in Brookline, MA

Brookline, MA Internship Expires February 28, 2022

The Lee Elder Internship was established by The Country Club to introduce underrepresented individuals to the …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Global Leadership Summit for Black Male Students

LFW ​Global Leadership Summit
​A Virtual Career Conference for ​Black Male College Students  / ​ February 24th, 2023
10:00 am – 4:45 pm  EST

The Global Leadership Summit is a virtual intercollegiate career conference focused on helping the next generation of global …

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

Supporting undergraduate SBS students who are working as research assistants with a UMass Amherst faculty member in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences during the summer or fall or summer semesters, this pooled opportunity includes funds from the …

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This Year's SBS RISE Diversity Fellows

Meet Ashley
Meet Remanika
Meet Ashley
Meet Mia
Meet Qua'Nae
Meet Lea
Meet Phuong
Meet Balquis
Meet Juan
Meet Kyla-Journey

Research Opportunities

Student Success Stories

Featured Resources

The Pathways Center has created some useful training and refresher videos to help students explore and register for classes. Below …