July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
2024 Generosity Highlights
The 2024 Generosity Highlights showcase the transformative power of giving and how your support expands opportunities for students, fuels innovation and creativity, and assists the university in sharing and using knowledge for the betterment of the world. Together, we are strengthening the lifelong value of a UMass education and accelerating research to address society’s most pressing challenges.
Scholarships
Awarded from endowments over the last 10 years
2024 Commitments
Giving by Purpose
Giving by Source
You’ve made an impact. Here’s how.
“I am so honored and humbled to be named Armstrong/Siadat Endowed Professor. I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Armstrong family and Siadat family.
This prestigious title not only recognizes my work but also brings visibility to our research group. The endowment provides generous support to our research group to explore new research directions.”
NIANQIANG “NICK” WU
Armstrong/Siadat Endowed Professor
“This scholarship is not just financial aid but a profound encouragement, and it motivates me to work harder towards my goal of contributing to the nursing field. I am deeply grateful for the support and will strive to honor the values and expectations associated with this scholarship throughout my academic and professional journey.”
SAMANTHA ORROTH ‘25
Nursing major
Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, Commonwealth Honors College
DEAN FOX ON THE MANNING INNOVATION PROGRAM:
“The resources and funding we have received have real-world implications and provide opportunities to improve lives. These potentially game-changing solutions also train students to be future innovators in their field and encourage them to think creatively.”
MICHAEL FOX
College of Natural Sciences Dean
“My scholarship has made it possible to be a part of an amazing school where I have met individuals and been exposed to viewpoints that have shaped me into who I am today. With this opportunity, I will strive for success in my academic years en route to a career in accounting, but with the knowledge and skills to make an impact on the world that is much greater.”
ANDREW SILVA ’26
Accounting and Information Systems major
Isenberg School of Management, Commonwealth Honors College
What does that fund do?
We know some of you don’t live in the fundraising world like we do, so we’ve broken down the facts for you in quick, digestible nuggets of philanthropic inspiration.
Flagship Scholarships
This campus-wide fund helps close the financial gap for students and their families. These scholarships enable exceptional students from all backgrounds to experience everything UMass Amherst has to offer and achieve their full potential.
Chancellor’s Strategic Priorities Fund
Gifts to this fund accelerate transformative progress by supporting the university’s goals to ensure an excellent, accessible, and inclusive education for all students. The fund advances research and creativity for the benefit of society and increases UMass Amherst’s global impact.
Mary A. Maher Scholarship Fund
The Mary A. Maher Scholarship Fund was established in recognition of founding dean Mary A. Maher to provide a scholarship to an incoming junior or senior nursing student who has a minimum GPA of 2.0; shows initiative and self-direction; and demonstrates financial need.
Robert L. Epstein Endowed Scholarship
The Robert L. Epstein Endowed Scholarship was established by UMass Trustee Robert L. Epstein ’67 to support undergraduate students in good academic standing in the Isenberg School of Management.
Armstrong/Siadat Professorship in Materials Science
Established in 2014 by Dr. John and Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong (both ’03 Honorary Alumni) and Dr. Barry ’77 MS, ’79 PhD and Mrs. Afsaneh Siadat, the Armstrong/Siadat Professorship in Materials Science provides support for a highly motivated, internationally recognized faculty member within the Department of Chemical Engineering at UMass Amherst’s College of Engineering.
Manning Innovation Program
The Manning Innovation Program provides strategic funding to UMass Amherst faculty conducting early-stage applied or translational research focused on life science, medical, disease-related, or other projects that improve the health and well-being of individuals or society. The overall objective is to enable the creation and development of start-up companies or to enable the commercializing of UMass intellectual property.