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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First-Generation Student and First-Generation Alumni Group: Connect UMass

Current First Generation UMass students can connect with UMass First Generation alums by logging into Connect UMass and joining the First-Generation Students and Alumni Group. While we know there is no single experience for First Generation students at UMass, we …

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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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This Year's SBS RISE Diversity Fellows

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

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 …