Remedying Inequity through Student Engagement (SBS RISE)

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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Study Abroad: First Generation Students

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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 …

Counseling Resources: People of Color

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Resources for Students of Color from Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH).

Learn the History of Our Cultural Centers

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See the timeline of historical events that contributed to the creation of cultural centers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst beginning in 1968.

The project, which began in 2018, seeks to equip interested undergraduate students with the skills …

By Adrian Grace