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.

Featured Articles

A Look Back at My SBS in DC Experience: Lizette Sta. Maria

In her latest blog post, Admissions blogger Lizette Sta. Maria reflects on her time in the SBS in DC program this past summer.
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My cohort waves goodbye to me

It’s been a month since I pulled an all-nighter—struggling to …

By Lizette Sta. Maria
Lizette Sta. Maria
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Resume Writing: Hyping Yourself Professionally

Resume writing is an essential skill everyone needs because we all need to apply for a job at some point in our lives. Resumes are also important for scholarships, internships, grad school, study abroad, etc. As a college student, you …

By Konah Brownell
Konah Brownell
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Study Abroad: First Generation Students

Students who are the first in their family to attend a college or university work hard to get there, and studying abroad can be the next challenging stride toward success. We are committed to offering accessible experiences to all UMass …

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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 …