Remind your legislator that UMass graduates remain in Massachusetts. Nearly 80,000 alumni live, work, pay taxes, and vote in the state. Write letters and make telephone calls. A quick phone call or a thoughtful letter tells your Representative that UMass is a priority. UMass Amherst's top priority is to repair and update the aging physical plant.
Delays mean small repairs become costly problems.
As a result, the line failed-causing additional damage to the steam line and destroying an electrical manhole. Student financial aid keeps UMass accessible and attracts outstanding students. State investment in UMass leverages additional funding from diverse sources. Many research grants require preliminary results before funding faculty research. Seed money enables faculty to establish these results and secure additional revenue.