We don't just prepare students to participate in their fields, we prepare them to lead. Skilled, adaptable, and driven by purpose, UMass Boston graduates are already shaping the city and Commonwealth they call home.
Preparing tomorrow’s workforce
Experiential Learning
Supporting innovative, hands-on learning opportunities in classrooms, labs, and beyond.
Internships & Apprenticeships
Expanding career-relevant work opportunities through internship support funds and industry/ university partnerships.
Career Program Support
Preparing graduates to find and access rewarding careers and lead with skill and empathy.
Impact You Can See
Every generous investment fuels stories of transformation at UMass Boston. Supporters contribute to student success, groundbreaking research, and a workforce ready for the future.
UMass Boston students are ambitious, determined, and steeped in a tremendous variety of perspectives. Helping them reach their potential isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense. We can’t wait to learn what they’ll contribute at MathWorks and beyond.Jeanne O’Keefe, CFO and senior vice president, MathWorks
How We're Investing
As a civic anchor institution, we are helping shape a workforce that is skilled, adaptable, and deeply connected to the values of equity and innovation. With philanthropic support, UMass Boston will continue building bridges between education and industry, ensuring that the next generation of nurses, educators, business leaders, computational scientists, municipal leaders, and more are ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
With 70 percent of our alumni staying in Massachusetts after graduation, the impact of a UMass Boston education is deeply woven into the fabric of the city and the Commonwealth. Our future-ready approach strengthens the civic and economic vitality of the region. Through programs like the Paul English Applied AI Institute and collaboration with industry partners like MathWorks, National Grid, and Mass General Brigham, we are preparing the next generation of leaders for the careers of the future.
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Empower the Future
Donor generosity helps empower the next generation of leaders, democratize opportunity, and fuel a more equitable, innovative future. Ready to invest in workforce readiness? Visit our Ways to Give page to learn about giving options or spur discovery today through these immediate impact funds:
Area of Greatest Need
Supporting the university's most urgent priorities, this fund allows UMass Boston to respond swiftly to emerging needs, innovative opportunities, and unforeseen challenges, ensuring that resources are available where they are needed most to strengthen career pathways, connect students with real-world experiences, and prepare students to become leaders in their chosen fields.
Career Development
This fund provides essential resources to help UMass Boston students achieve academic success and prepare for meaningful careers. Through personalized advising, career exploration, and experiential learning opportunities, the ACES Center helps students discover career pathways, develop professional skills, and connect with employers, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to succeed beyond graduation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This fund supports UMass Boston’s efforts to democratize artificial intelligence through innovative education, research, and hands-on learning opportunities. By expanding access to emerging technologies, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and giving students from all majors the chance to develop essential AI skills and ethics, this fund prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving world of work.
