Charles Mark was born in 1923 in Prague, the capital of Czechoslovakia, since 1993 known in its western part as the Czech Republic, and in its eastern part as the Slovak Republic. His interest in foreign languages began at an 8-year secondary academic educational...

Dr. C. Lynn Vendien was an emeritus faculty member at Umass having taught physical education and teacher education for many years. She was the co-author of two books, Physical Education Teacher Education: Guidelines for Sport Pedagogy and Playtime: A World Recreation...

Dr. Elaine Marieb earned her PhD in zoology from UMass Amherst in 1969 and returned to school earning an MS in 1985. Marieb taught anatomy and physiology at Holyoke Community College for 25 years and while teaching, she enrolled in HCC’s Registered Nursing program,...

The University of Massachusetts Foundation created the Vertex Science Leaders Scholarship in 2013 to assist Boston high school students in their pursuit STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) higher education studies at the University of Massachusetts...

This scholarship was established by James and Andrea Kane. James “Jess” Kane is a founding Partner of Kane, Tesini, Soporowski & Associates, LLP. He’s from Mashpee, Massachusetts and earned degrees from UMass Amherst, BS ’70; Tufts University, DMD ’74 and Tufts...

Higher education has played an important role in the life of the Subbaswamy family. All four members of the family – Kumble, Mala, daughter Apurva, and son Adarsh – were fortunate enough to earn graduate degrees. Chancellor Subbaswamy, through the generosity of an...

Dr. Marjorie Cahn is a group facilitator, psychotherapist and personal coach. She has facilitated a number of psychotherapy and educational groups and has been a “Granny Nanny” to very young children. In addition, Dr. Cahn works with individuals, couples, parents of...

This scholarship was established by Maureen Flanagan, ‘66. Maureen Flanagan is founder of Express Design and Renovation LLC, a company she created after holding several executive positions at American high tech companies. In 2005 she was the Eleanor Bateman Alumni...

This scholarship was established by Raymond D. Gozzi, Jr. to honor his father, Raymond D. Gozzi. Dr. Gozzi, Sr. joined the English Department faculty at the University in 1958 and remained until his retirement in 1990. Dr. Gozzi, Jr. received his BA from Harvard...

Dr. Ronald H. Fredrickson is the former Associate Dean and Director of the School Counselor Education and School Psychology Programs in the UMass Amherst College of Education. Over more than two decades, he worked to establish the programs as national models for...

Joanne Miller Pearson graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1964 with a BS in Home Economics Education. She grew up in Charlton, MA, the daughter of John C. (UMass 1940) and Laola S. Miller. Upon graduation she taught home economics at West Springfield...

Shirley Shu-Mei Tang was born in Yangmei, Taiwan on September 19, 1939. Shirley attended the First Girl’s High School in Taipei and graduated from National Taiwan University with a BS in chemistry. After migrating to the United States, she married her husband...

Eva Thomson is a 1978 graduate of UMass Amherst. She majored in psychology and was a member of the University Honors Program. She appreciates the intellectual rigor of the Honors Program at UMass, especially as someone who attended college later in life. Two years...

Anne Farmer Momot was born in Syracuse, New York. In 1978, she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Home Economics Education from the State University of New York College at Oneonta. Financial support from the state’s Tuition Assistance Program enabled her to complete...

Friends and family of Maia Felisse McDermott contributed to a scholarship in her memory. Maia Felisse McDermott was born in Bryan, TX in 1988. She and her family relocated to Clinton, MA while she was an infant, and this is where she called home until enrolling at...

The family and friends of Marybeth T. Murphy, a 1983 UMass Amherst graduate who studied landscape architecture with a major in environmental design established this scholarship in her memory. Murphy earned her master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania and...

The Howard H. Quint Memorial Prize in Honors was established by the UMass Board of Trustees with funds donated by colleagues, friends and family from throughout the United States to honor the memory of the late Professor of History Howard H. Quint. Professor Quint...

David C. Knapp was born in Syracuse, New York, in 1927, and received his B.A. in political science from Syracuse University in 1947. He entered the University of Chicago; earning his M.A. in 1948. Knapp served in the U.S. Army’s Second Armored Division in Ft. Hood,...

Dr. Theodore C. Caldwell, was a graduate of Wooster College. He received his M.A degree from Harvard University and his Ph.D. from Yale. His field was English History. Caldwell was appointed to the University of Massachusetts faculty in 1935 and retired in June...

The Nancy Jean Lahteine Palmer Scholarship is named for Nancy Palmer, who passed away in 2007. She was the wife of 18 years to Falmouth Town Clerk Michael Palmer and had a son and two daughters. Mrs. Palmer was born in Hyannis, grew up in Centerville and graduated...

This scholarship was established in memory of Associate Professor of English Albert Madeira who was recruited to select and coach the University’s 1964 College Bowl team. The G.E. College Bowl was a competition between college students that aired on national...

Mr. Gerald Creem graduated from UMass Amherst in 1967 with a B.A. in economics. As a student, he was a member of the University Honors Program, the UMass Minutemen Marching Band, and the Finance Club. After graduating from UMass Amherst, Mr. Creem enjoyed a long...

These annual GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) scholarships were established through matching funds provided by the UMass Amherst Foundation Board, a group of dedicated alumni and friends who support private fundraising on behalf of UMass. Awarded for the first...

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The Isenberg Family Charitable Foundation is a private, family foundation founded through the generosity of the late Eugene (“Gene”) M. Isenberg and his wife Ronnie Isenberg. A serial entrepreneur, Gene successfully built a string of industrial enterprises, most...

Jennifer Hanes-Schromm is a 1983 graduate of UMass Amherst who majored in Journalism and French and was a member of the University Honors Program. She holds an MBA from Boston University. With more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry,...

Jon graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1985 with a BSEE in Electrical & Computer Systems Engineering.   He received an MBA from Boston University in 1991 and worked in high-tech since with roles at Microsoft and Acumatica. Jennifer graduated...

(Jimmy) Hiu Fai Cheung is a 2011 graduate of UMass Amherst. During his undergraduate years at UMass Amherst, Jimmy was a very active MinuteMan; majoring in Business Management, Economics, and Psychology, earning the Five College International Relations Certificate,...

John Dempsey, a 1974 BDIC alumnus established the Dempsey Opportunity Scholarship for BDIC in appreciation of his undergraduate experience at UMass Amherst. Salutation Please address your thank you letter to Mr. Dempsey.

Attorney Joseph J. Tabacco, Jr. is a 1971 political science graduate of UMass Amherst. While at UMass he was active in student government, having served two terms as Class President. In 1974, Attorney Tabacco received his law degree with Honors from George Washington...