Remedying Inequity through Student Engagement (SBS RISE)
SBS RISE is designed to create community, and provide specialized academic programs and opportunities for underrepresented students within SBS (those who identify as first-generation, Black, Indigenous, or other Persons of Color (BIPOC), and/or come from low income backgrounds).
Being an immigrant and growing up in an immigrant community impacted my academic and career decisions. As I became aware of how politics and law affected my community, I began advocating for our rights by raising awareness, doing …
By Odessa Burkett
Odessa BurkettAssistant Director of Career and Professional Development
We hear from students time and time again that finding opportunities that will actually help you develop professionally can be extremely challenging at times. That’s why when Lola and Johnny heard about L’Oréal USA’s Diverse Future Leaders Fellowship, they knew …
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The CHC provides a diverse community of academically talented students at UMass Amherst with extensive opportunities for analysis, research, professional …
Melissa James’10 Journalism, Legal Studies 
Audrey Ortega’13, Sustainable Community Development 
Annaly Monteiro-Serena’19, Legal Studies 
