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 have been historically underrepresented in higher education. This includes students who identify as first-generation college students, students of color, and/or those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.  All are welcome to attend events and gatherings.

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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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SBS Research Opportunities: SBS Pathways Website

We’ve dedicated part of our website to research resources. Link here.

 

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Connect UMass First-Generation Students and Alumni Group Launch

UMass is creating a way for current first-generation students to connect with first-generation alums through Connect UMass.

Join us on Wednesday, November 10th at 4pm via Zoom to launch this project. For more information, watch this video.

 

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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This Year's SBS RISE Diversity Fellows

Meet Jaydin
Meet Shwe
Meet Sherell
Meet Upasana
Meet Theresa
Meet Lea
Meet Alex
Meet Christmaelle

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Featured Resources

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