The first stage: foundation and early stage

Massachusetts Agricultural College, which appeared in 1879, students and teachers stood in front of the first church of the old Southern College, Northern College, and College. Established in 1863, this university provides education on "agriculture, machinery and military art" for Massachusetts citizens according to the provisions of the Federal Moreel Land-grant College Act. Therefore, this university was originally named Massachusetts Agricultural College, usually called "Massachusetts Agricultural College" or "M.A.C". In 1867, the college has not enrolled any students, and after two principals, it still has not completed any college buildings. That year, William S. Clark was appointed dean of the college and professor of botany. He quickly appointed a teacher, completed the construction plan, and enrolled the first batch of about 50 students in the autumn of 1867. The first special female dormitory, abigail adams Building (on the site of today's Ledreux Tower) was built at 1920. By the beginning of the 20th century, the college had flourished and rapidly expanded its courses, including liberal arts. Education curriculum 1907. In recognition of higher enrollment rate and wider courses, the college was renamed Massachusetts State College on 193 1. After World War II, the Veterans Act, which promoted financial assistance for veterans, led to a sharp increase in the number of applicants. With the rapid increase in the number of university students, President Hugh Porter Baker and Ralph Van Mitt made great efforts to promote major construction projects in the1940s and1950s, especially regarding dormitories (now residential areas in the northeast and central China). Therefore, the name of the college was changed to "University of Massachusetts" in 1947.

Massachusetts Agricultural College was formally established on 1879. Teachers and students stood in front of the first chapel of Laonan College, Beinan College and College. Established in 1863, this university provides guidance for Massachusetts citizens in agriculture, machinery and military arts according to the provisions of the Federal Moreel Land Granting College Act. Therefore, this university was originally named Massachusetts Institute of Technology, usually called Volkswagen Aggie or M.A.C In 1867, the college did not enroll any students, only two presidents, and did not complete any university buildings. That year, William. S Clark was appointed dean of the college and professor of botany. He quickly appointed teachers, completed the construction plan, and enrolled about 50 students in the first phase in the autumn of 1867. Clark became the first capable principal, which can be said to be the main founder of this college. The original buildings in the Old South consist of College (the dormitory of Southern College is currently located on the website), Northern University (the second dormitory is located in Machmer Hall in the south today), chemical laboratory, also known as College Hall (once located in Machmer Hall), apartment (a small restaurant is located in the campus parking lot in the north), Botanical Museum (located at the intersection of Stockbridge and Prime Minister Hill Road in the north), including Botanical Museum (located in the New China Conservatory of Music). Despite the small enrollment in 1970s, the new university developed rapidly under the leadership of its president, henry hill Ghoder. 19 In the 1980s, Ghoder implemented the expansion plan, adding the training hall (the first gymnasium) of the university in 1883, the old church library (one of the oldest buildings on campus and an important symbol of the university) in 1885, and 1886 and 6544. The campus pond, now the central focus of the university campus, built a stream on 1893. At the beginning of the 20th century, the number of students enrolled and the scope of courses were greatly expanded. 1875 admitted the first female student, 1892 admitted the first full-time female student. 1903, De Lei Bai Mansion, built for both dining room and female residence. The first batch of female students 1905 graduated. The first special dormitory for female students, Biegel Adams House (on the site of today's Ledreux Building) was built at 1920. At the beginning of the 20th century, the college flourished, rapidly expanding the scope of courses and incorporating humanities. Education curriculum 1907. In order to achieve a higher enrollment rate and a wider range of courses, the college was renamed Massachusetts State University on 193 1. After World War II, the Veterans Act, which provided financial assistance to veterans, led to a sharp increase in the number of applicants. With the rapid increase of university population, President Ralph Van Mitte and President Ralph Van Mitte carried out major construction projects in the 1940s and 1950s, especially dormitories (now residential areas in Northeast China and Central China). Therefore, the name of the college was changed to 1947 University of Massachusetts.

The second stage: Modern University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Looking north from the library of W.E.B. DuBois. Lederle Graduate Research Tower can be seen in the background, and campus center and hotel are in the foreground. By the1970s, the university continued to develop, resulting in the increase of shuttle bus service and many other buildings on campus; This includes Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center, which is equipped with hotels, offices, fine restaurants, campus shops and access to parking garages, W. E. B. Du Bois Library and Art Center. In the next 20 years, the Johns W. Leder Le Graduate Research Center and the Conte National Polymer Research Center were successively built, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst became the main research institution. After Robson Tourist Memorial Center was put into use on 1989, it welcomed thousands of tourists. For sports and other large-scale events, Mullins Center was opened in 1993, which accommodated a large number of spectators, because the militia basketball team ranked first for several weeks in the mid-1990' s and entered the semi-finals in 1996.

From Du powys Library, from the north to where. The Graduate Research Tower in Ledreux can see the campus center and hotels in the background. In the 1970s, universities continued to develop and provide shuttle bus services on campus, as well as many other building facilities. This includes Murray Lincoln Campus Center, which has a hotel, an office space, an exquisite restaurant, a campus shop and an access to the parking lot, as well as the W.E.B. Dubois Library and Art Center. In the next 20 years, Johns Ledreux Graduate Research Center and Kangtai National Polymer Research Center were successively built, and Amherst College of the University of Massachusetts became the main research institution. After the inauguration ceremony of 1989, the Rob Sam Memorial Center welcomed thousands of guests. Mullins Center 1993 was opened in large-scale activities such as sports. In the weeks of the mid-1990s, the number of American basketball teams ranked first, and 1996 reached the fourth place.

The third stage: 2 1 century

When we entered the 2 1 century, nearly 24,000 students registered. In 2003, the Massachusetts legislature legally designated the University of Massachusetts as a research university and "the flagship campus of the Massachusetts system" for the first time. Its current student population is the highest in the history of UMass Amherst (in terms of entrance examination scores and grades), and the university was rated as the top producer of Fulbright Prize winners in the 2008-2009 academic year. In addition, in 20 10, it was rated as one of the "top colleges and universities that contributed to the American 20 10 teaching team".

Since the 20th century, Amherst College of the University of Massachusetts has enrolled nearly 24,000 students. In 2003, the Massachusetts legislature recognized the amherst campus of Massachusetts State University as a research university for the first time and became the flagship campus of the Massachusetts State University system. Its current student group is the most successful student in the history of Amherst College of the University of Massachusetts (in terms of entrance examination scores and grades), and this university won the Fulbright Scholarship in the 2008-2009 academic year. In addition, in 20 10, it was rated as one of the top colleges and universities in the United States in 20 10.

Fourth, the advantages of teaching and research

UMass Amherst is the flagship public research university of the Federation. According to the national and international rankings, academic citations and research funds, it is one of the top research universities in China. The school spends more than $200 million on research every year, which proves its contribution to America's position as a technical and economic leader. We cooperate with academia, government and private partners to transform new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technological innovations and academic works, creating opportunities for students, teachers and the public.

UMass Amherst in Massachusetts is the flagship research university of the Commonwealth, and it is one of the national and international standards for ranking, academic citation and research funding. The campus spends more than 200 million dollars on research every year, which shows its contribution to the country's technological and economic leadership. We cooperate with academia, government and private partners to transform new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technological innovations and academic achievements, and create opportunities for students, teachers and the public.