University of Massachusetts Amherst overview

Q. What is the University of Massachusetts famous for?

Ans. The University of Massachusetts is among the top universities of the United States which is known for its research based teaching, inclusive culture, student centered teaching and their expert faculties. The courses in nursing, education, psychology and public affairs are ranked among the top 100 programs in the United States. 

Q. What is the ranking of University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The rankings of the University of Massachusetts are – 

• The University of Massachusetts ranked 270 in QS World University Ranking
• It ranked 155 in Forbes
• The university ranked 122 according to Washington Monthly 
• It also ranked 136 in U.S. News and World Report
• It ranked 53 in Business, 63 in Education and 56 in Engineering by US NEWS Graduate School Ranking.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of the University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The notable alumni of the University of Massachusetts are-

• Russell Hulse – Nobel Prize in Physics 
• Catherine Coleman – NASA Astronaut
• Andrew Iosue – Air Force General of United States
• Steven Sinofsky – Former President of Windows at Microsoft
• Kang Kyung Wha – Former UN Under- Secretary General
• Betty Shabazz – Civil rights Advocate
• Serena Williams – Olympic Gold Medallist
• Richard Gere – Actor
• Black Francis – Musician
• Bill Cosby – Comedian
• Julius Erving – Basketball Player

Q. How is the campus of the University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The main campus of The University of Massachusetts is located in Amherst. The campus extends approx 1 mile from the campus center in all directions as a series of concentric rings. The innermost ring has academic buildings and research labs which is surrounded by a ring of seven residential areas and two university owned apartment complexes. These are in turn surrounded by a ring of athletic facilities, administration buildings and parking lots. The campus has its own power generation facility. The campus has the Hampshire Dining, an Integrated Science Building, a Nursing Building, a Studio Arts Building and a Recreation Center. The campus includes the new campus Police station, the George N. Parks Minuteman Marching Band Building, the Life Sciences Laboratories and the Integrated Learning Center. 

Q. How are the libraries of University of Massachusetts?

Ans. The main library of the University of Massachusetts is known as W.E.B Du Bois Library which is the tallest academic research library in the world, standing at 26 stories above ground. Before its establishment, Goodell Hall was the university library which was named after Henry H. Goodell. The library is well known for its innovative architectural design. The library has many special collections that include works on movements for social change, African American history and culture, labor and industry, literature and arts and agriculture.Another library of the campus is the Science and Engineering Library which is located in the Lederle Graduate Research Center Lowrise. The university also has the DEFA Film Library which has a collection of East German films outside of Europe.

Q. What is the main USP of the University of Massachusetts?

Ans. Ans. The University of Massachusetts is among the top universities of the United States which is known for its research based teaching, inclusive culture, student centered teaching and their expert faculties. The courses in nursing, education, psychology and public affairs are ranked among the top 100 programs in the United States.