SBS RISE works to create community for all students within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.  The program serves as a space for students to engage in conversations that speak to the challenges of higher education.  RISE also provides its students with resources to support them through their undergraduate journey.  These resources may be particularly valuable to students who are first-generation, economically disadvantaged, or navigating other barriers during their college experience.

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

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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 …