UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College

UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College This is the official Facebook for Commonwealth Honors College at UMass Amherst. www.umass.edu/honors

Characterized by small classes and close interaction with faculty, the Honors College provides a diverse community of academically talented students with extensive opportunities for analysis, research, leadership and community engagement within a nationally recognized research university.

Grace Chai, a recent UMass grad 🎓, came here uncertain about many things, but one thing was clear: she wanted to be a st...
06/02/2026

Grace Chai, a recent UMass grad 🎓, came here uncertain about many things, but one thing was clear: she wanted to be a storyteller 📖✨. Through her work at CHC, classes, clubs, and countless activities, Grace honed her storytelling ability and is ready to share her stories with the world as an alum 🎬. Read Grace's reflections on a time well spent at UMass at this link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/news/letter-graduate

Graphics: Lyrique Agorbia

Summertime is the best time for stargazing. 🌠🌙 Jack, a CHC astronomy major who just finished his first year at UMass, w...
05/29/2026

Summertime is the best time for stargazing. 🌠🌙 Jack, a CHC astronomy major who just finished his first year at UMass, went out and explored to find us the best spots on campus to lay down and enjoy the night sky.🌃🔭 If you're around over the summer, check them out during Milky Way season, and if not, be sure to in the fall. Swipe for Jack's guide to stargazing at UMass!

Worried about grad school? Honors alum Sam was too. But Sam credits CHC with providing him the tools and skills necessar...
05/27/2026

Worried about grad school? Honors alum Sam was too. But Sam credits CHC with providing him the tools and skills necessary to succeed in his journey through Honors to a master's in public policy from UMass. Swipe to learn more and read the full story at this link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/news/chc-and-grad-school 🎓✨

We just can't stop thinking about this great year we just finished! One of our favorite events was the Zine Making Works...
05/22/2026

We just can't stop thinking about this great year we just finished! One of our favorite events was the Zine Making Workshop during CHC Wellness Week! Students gathered to connect, create, and better their wellbeing. 🕊️🌷 Swipe to see more highlights from the Zine Making Workshop!📝🎨

Graphics: Piper Bo
Photos: Jack Bertling and Theo Nims

Look back on CHCRC's Block Party! 🎉 Painted tees, blooming flowers, Baby Berk, and great people made this event special....
05/21/2026

Look back on CHCRC's Block Party! 🎉 Painted tees, blooming flowers, Baby Berk, and great people made this event special. 💐🚚 Swipe to see some highlights from this afternoon full of community and celebration in the Honors Community!🌼🎨

📷 Photo Credit: Lynne Graves Lifestyle Photography

05/19/2026

What happens when you combine vulnerability, self-reflection, and creative writing? You get Haley Fennyery's groundbreaking Honors Thesis. Working under the mentorship of retiring faculty member Connie Griffin, Haley's story shows how an Honors education—and educators who champion authentic self-exploration—can transform not just your work, but your relationship with yourself. Thank you, Connie, for your years of inspiring growth. 📖✍️

Videos by the CHC Communications Team and Sam Sarfaty-Jackson
Video produced by Mikey Hadley

05/16/2026

Over the past few days, Leila has been competing at the MAC Track & Field Outdoor Championships.🏃👟 What's a Day in the Life like at an away competition like MAC? Follow along with Leila's day at a meet earlier in the semester!

One more walk across the stage, a lifetime of memories made. 🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our incredible UMass Amherst CHC...
05/15/2026

One more walk across the stage, a lifetime of memories made. 🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our incredible UMass Amherst CHC Class of 2026! We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved.

Relive the magic of the Celebration of Excellence at the link below! 🎉

📸: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTqEU

Photos by: Jack Bertling, Grace Chai, Sierra Dale, Thom Kendall, and Theo Nims
Graphics by: Lyrique Agorbia

What started as a summer job for Lily, a graduating CHC photographer, turned into a new passion. 🌞Following an invitatio...
05/14/2026

What started as a summer job for Lily, a graduating CHC photographer, turned into a new passion. 🌞Following an invitation from her coworker, Lily started powerlifting and its taken her to places she never thought possible!🏋️🏆 Swipe to learn about Lily's powerlifting journey and read more about it at this link: https://www.umass.edu/honors/news/powerlifting-umass

Graphics by Lyrique Agorbia

Address

157 Commonwealth Avenue, 301 Commonwealth Honors College
Amherst, MA
01003

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College:

Shortcuts

Share