School profile
The University of Massachusetts amherst (UMASS)T, funded and assisted by Massachusetts, is the flagship campus of the Massachusetts University System, a research university, and was awarded as one of the "best public universities" in the United States. A major feature of this school is to provide undergraduates with opportunities to directly participate in research. The University of Massachusetts at amherst at amherst has about 65,438+08,000 undergraduates and 6,000 postgraduates every year, who come from 50 states and nearly 65,438+000 other countries, but most of the students come from Massachusetts. Students can obtain bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees, master's degrees in 68 fields and doctoral degrees in 50 fields in 10 undergraduate colleges and graduate schools and nearly 100 fields. UMass provides more than 70 overseas study and student exchange opportunities for college students and graduate students, and there are nearly 100 educational institutions abroad. The University of Massachusetts at amherst provides services and volunteer opportunities.
University of Massachusetts amherst Library and Computer Room University of Massachusetts at amherst: W.E.B Dubois Library is the highest library in the United States and the highest academic library in the world, and it is a masterpiece of innovative architectural design. It integrates bookshelves into structural supports. Here is a collection of memoirs of African-Americans and local Massachusetts politicians, such as Congressman Silvio Conte. The collection includes social change and social change movement, African-American history and cultural labor. Work, industrial literature and art history of agricultural areas. The comprehensive science and engineering library is located on the 2nd floor of Ryder Graduate Research Center. Shirley Graham Dubowitz Library is in New Africa Center, Biological Science Library is in Moreel Pavilion, and Music Reserve Laboratory is in Art Center. The learning commons of W.E.B. DuBois Library was opened in 2005, providing reference books, office information technology service desk, academic consultation, writing center, employment service, supplies and assistive technology center.
University of Massachusetts at amherst Sports Facilities: The University of Massachusetts at amherst is a member of National University Sports Association (NCAA), Atlantic Decathlon Congress and Hockey East Association. The Sports Department of the University of Massachusetts-amherst is currently the host country of men's intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross-country, ice hockey, football, lacrosse, skiing, football, swimming and track and field. They also sponsor women's intercollegiate basketball, softball, cross-country, rowing, skiing, football, swimming, hockey, track and field and tennis. Provide college men's wrestling, women's rowing, men's rugby, women's rugby and men's and women's cycling competitions in sports clubs.
The school has several important modern architectural symbols: the campus center designed by Marcel Brewer, and the southwest residential design designed by skidmore owings and Hugh Stubbins of Merrill. These architectural styles attract a large number of students and tourists. At present, the comprehensive science center of architecture and art is under construction.
The University of Massachusetts at amherst is located in amherst, Massachusetts, USA. Massachusetts is a state in New England in the northeastern United States, surrounded by hills, forests, lakes and meadows, only a few hours away from Boston and new york. Massachusetts faces the Atlantic Ocean in the east, with an area of 2 1 1,000 square kilometers and a population of 6.449 million (2007). Boston is the capital. In most areas, hills are undulating, and marine erosion landforms and moraine landforms are widely distributed. The northwest is a part of the New England Highlands, and the Gray Rock Mountain in the northwest corner is 1064 meters above sea level, which is the highest point in the state. The coastline is tortuous and there are many excellent harbors. It belongs to temperate continental climate, and the average annual precipitation is 1000 mm. The Kuobin Reservoir in the central area covers an area of 10 1 km2, which is the main water source of the city. There are 19 rivers in this state, the most famous of which are Connecticut River and Charles River. There are large and small lakes and ponds 1200.
School characteristics
The college not only has its own characteristics in traditional liberal arts teaching, but also tries to open a new interdisciplinary course, such as the introductory education of liberal arts for first-year students. 1989- 1990 this kind of education includes eight courses: romantic enlightenment, understanding the art of other countries, decision-making and its uncertainty, prospect, memory method, case analysis of a scientific dispute caused by mass extinction, nuclear weapons science, optics and so on. All these courses are the product of the mutual penetration of several disciplines, such as "Romanticism and Enlightenment" taught by three professors of English, German, History and American Studies; "Nuclear Weapons Science" is taught by three professors: history, chemistry and political science. "Decision-making and its uncertainty" is the responsibility of professors of mathematics and economics. This college has an unusual connection with Tohoku University, one of the oldest and most famous universities in Japan, because Tohoku University was founded by Joseph Hardy Nisima, a graduate of this college 1870. He was the first person in Japan to receive higher education in the west.
Massachusetts five-school alliance
One of the most remarkable advantages of amherst University in Massachusetts is the five-school alliance. Massachusetts, also known as Massachusetts Five Schools Alliance, is one of the four major alliances of American liberal arts colleges. They are located in West Massachusetts and include four liberal arts colleges and a comprehensive university. These schools are adjacent to each other, and there are buses to and from each campus. These schools operate independently of each other, but they are interrelated. Five schools can cross-register and choose courses, and the school encourages other schools to attend classes. The student groups of five schools cross each other and run public radio stations. Therefore, although students enter a small liberal arts college, they can gain the experience of a comprehensive university. Five schools, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoake College, Smith College and University of Massachusetts at amherst, are located in Pioneer Valley and form a consortium of five colleges. Among them, Amherst College is the number one college of arts and sciences (LAC) in the United States. Smith College is one of the "Seven Sisters Women's Colleges" and one of the best women's colleges in the United States, enjoying a high reputation in the United States. MHC is also a famous girls' school in America. Hampshire College is a new school, and amherst University of Massachusetts is the only comprehensive university. The alliance of these five schools also plays an important role in American higher education. The Covenant between them is that students from any school can fully enjoy the teaching resources of these five schools, students can freely choose their own courses among these five schools, and books and materials are also shared by the alliance schools.
Department ranking over the years
The University of Massachusetts in amherst has a long history, with a development history of over 140 years. As an independent research institution in the University of Massachusetts system, the University enjoys a high reputation in the world:
Ranked 261in QS World University Ranking 2013 [1];
Academic ranking of world universities of Shanghai Jiaotong University 20 10 1- 150, ranking 51-75 in engineering/technology and computer science (engineering) [2];
20 1 1-20 12 times higher education family university ranks 56th and19th in the world reputation;
20 12-20 13 Times Higher Education World University ranked 72nd;
20 12 U.S. News American universities rank 94,
The comprehensive ranking of American universities in 20 14 is 9 1.
From 20 13 to 14, the overall ranking of the University of Massachusetts is 132.
The University of Massachusetts ranks 6 1-70 from 20 13 to 20 14 in the Times Higher Education World University Reputation Ranking.
In 20 15, U.S. News ranked 76th among American universities and top 30 among public universities.
2011years u.s.news ranking of American graduate schools.
Professional ranking of polymer: 1
Ranking of Linguistics Major: 6
Sexology major ranking: 1 1
Computer major ranking: 20
Rank of Social Demography Major: 20
Professional ranking of artificial intelligence: 8
Rank of Chemical Engineering Specialty: 30
Electronic Electrical/Electronic Communication Engineering (ECE) Rank: 46
Professional ranking of environmental sanitation engineering: 34
Mathematics major ranking: 55
Rank of physics major: 48
In 20 12, U.S. News ranked American graduate schools, and ECE ranked 46th.
In 20 13, U.S. News ranked all graduate schools in the United States, and the ranking of Electronics and Electrical/Electronic Communication Engineering (ECE) was 48.
In 20 14, U.S. News ranked all graduate schools in the United States, and ECE ranked 4 1.
Famous alumni
Joseph hooton taylor, the Nobel Prize winner in physics, is a professor of physics at the University of Massachusetts.
Russell Alan Hulse, Nobel Prize winner, Ph.D. in Physics, University of Massachusetts, 1975.
Zhou Qifeng became the president of Peking University in June+10, 2008, and received his Ph.D. in Polymer from the University of Massachusetts.
Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric Company, graduated from the University of Massachusetts at amherst.
Hao Longbin has been the mayor of Taipei since 20 10. He received his doctorate in food science from the University of Massachusetts on 1984.
Natasha received a master's degree in poetry from the University of Massachusetts at amherst, and won the Pulitzer Prize in 2007.
Paul Harding, 1992 graduated from the University of Massachusetts and won the Pulitzer Prize.
Herbert bicks, 1960 graduated from the University of Massachusetts and won the Pulitzer Prize.
Du Zhanyuan, Deputy Minister of Education of People's Republic of China (PRC) (20 10), graduated from the Department of Plant and Soil Science of the University of Massachusetts, majoring in plant physiology and biochemistry (1993).
Julius Erving, the first "flying man" in NBA history, brought aerial basketball into the NBA, creating a precedent for artistic basketball, nicknamed "Dr. J"
The current mayor of Boston, Tom Menino.
Rob Tamils, former president and CEO of Reebok, a famous American sports brand.
Jack canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
Bill pullman, a famous film actor.
Jeff Taylor is the founder of Monster, the largest job search website in America.
Grammy winner natalie cole.