Thank you for considering supporting nursing education. You are about to invest in the next generation of nursing scientists, inventors, and leaders. Have any questions? Please don't hesitate to email Crystal Neuhauser, Chief Development Officer for the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, UMass Amherst Foundation at cneuhauser@uma-foundation.org.

Since 1953, the Elaine Marieb UMass College of Nursing has been a leader in nursing education, research, and community service. Now more than ever, its leadership standing depends on private giving. Alumni are among the most loyal supporters, with friends, foundations, and corporations also playing crucial roles.

The College recognizes the need to alleviate a growing shortage of nurses nationwide and is working towards a solution by developing skilled nurses, prepared to take on ever-evolving technology.

Increased support will also enable the College to develop new models of patient-centered care, uncover new knowledge, and attract the best and brightest nursing students and faculty. 

Your support enables us to:

• Increase scholarships, fellowships, and grants to fund top students
• Fund endowed chairs, faculty positions, and innovative research
• Use cutting edge technology and clinical simulations in classrooms

Areas You Can Support:

Elaine Marieb College of Nursing

This gives the college the flexibility to use your gift where it is needed most.

Scholarships

View a full list of active scholarships that support our UMass Nurses to give to.

Student Emergency Support Fund

This fund ensures if a student has an emergency come up, they can receive the assistance they need.

Clinical Simulation Laboratory

Enable our students to practice delivering care in a realistic healthcare setting.

Study Abroad Scholarships

Provide opportunities for students to study nursing abroad for a semester, in accordance with safety regulations.

Make the biggest impact with a sustainable, monthly gift for the future of nursing.

Here are a few examples of how monthly support translates into a difference for students:

• $5 a month could provide an essential wristwatch for clinical and classroom experiences
• $15 a month could outfit an aspiring nurse with a nursing uniform and shoes
• $25 a month could cover registration for four semesters for an aspiring nurse who changed careers 
• $30 a month could equip an aspiring nurse with a complete set of nursing uniform, shoes, name badge, stethoscope, and watch 
• $80 a month could prepare a graduating nurse to ace the NCLEX with a testing preparation package 

Any monthly contribution – WILL make a difference in the lives of our nursing students.

We can help you facilitate your gift in a variety of ways. Learn more

Prefer to mail in a donation?

Please send your donation to the below address, make the check out to "UMass Amherst Foundation" and please write "College of Nursing" in the memo line:

Records & Gift Processing

UMass Amherst Foundation

134 Hicks Way

Amherst, MA 01003