What are the best things about UMass Amherst?

The best thing about U-Mass is the great diversity offered in fields of study. There are lots of opportunity to explore possible majors here. Also, the campus as a while is very active and there is so much to do all the time. The population of students is generally very friendly and helpful.

What is UMass mascot?

Sam the MinutemanUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst / Mascot
It stands 9.5′ tall on a 45” high granite base. In caricature form, Sam the Minuteman–sporting an oversized head, toothy grin, and maroon tricorn hat–is the present mascot of UMass sports teams.

Is UMass Amherst Ivy League?

The University of Pennsylvania, another Ivy League school, was eighth, and all eight Ivy schools (including Dartmouth, Brown and Cornell) were in the top 18. UMass Amherst was a close second among Northeast schools in the overall public institution category.

How many clubs does UMass Amherst have?

Join the Club[s]! At UMass, students have the power to create and run clubs and organizations of their choosing—and because we have such a motivated community, that equals more than 400 active groups on campus (and counting).

Why is UMass called the Minutemen?

The name was chosen for its ties to the history of the Commonwealth, as the Minutemen were instrumental in the early stages of the American Revolution. Though there was some controversy in the 1990s over the mascot being perceived as “a symbol of oppression,” the mascot has remained the Minutemen and Minutewomen.

Why is UMass Amherst called ZooMass?

Some time ago, the University of Massachusetts Amherst earned the nickname “ZooMass Slamherst” for excessive partying. UMass Police Community Outreach Officer Brian Kellogg said that when he first started working here in January 2001, all units had to be available Thursday night through Saturday night.