Women for UMass Amherst

Women helping women—it’s the driving force behind Women for UMass (WFUM). A diverse volunteer network, WFUM members leverage their UMass connections to advance our flagship campus and important causes affecting women around the world.

Our Mission

Women for UMass empowers all UMass Amherst women to achieve their personal, professional, and academic success through learning, leadership, and the strength of our community. 

What does WFUM do with the funding they receive?

WFUM has funded 100 projects over the past 13 years, surpassing $445,000, through their WFUM Grants program. The WFUM Grants program promotes the advancement of campus initiatives focused on access, support, and opportunity for students, especially those that positively impact women and their respective communities. To learn more about the grants program, click here.

Please consider supporting WFUM and our next round of grants today!

WFUM Past Award Recipients 

You can visit here to learn about current projects, as well as here for past projects.

Some projects include: Demystifying the Women’s Health Landscape; Sister to Sister: A Peer-Led Advocacy and Research Initiative for Mental Health Equity; BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ Women, and Women with Disabilities in STEM; BREACH: Art, Science, and Indigenous Knowledge, Empowerment Expedition: A Company Visit for Women Graduates, and more! 

As well, this story demonstrates the impact of a grant on students and their communities.

Get Involved With Women for UMass

Beyond financially supporting student projects, there are additional ways you can get involved with WFUM. Women for UMass hosts events each year to bring women together for meaningful connection and conversation. To learn more about upcoming and previous events, click here.