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UMass Amherst Receives Record $50 Million Gift

UMass Amherst Receives Record $50 Million Gift

Update: 2025-09-16
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UMass Amherst lands a record-breaking $50 million donation from Apple alum Daniel Riccio Jr., transforming its engineering programs and renaming the college in his honor. The gift will fuel research, scholarships, and new initiatives, solidifying UMass's place as a leader in innovation and student opportunity, with the first $10 million going into a catalyst fund to jumpstart new projects.

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UMass Amherst Receives Record $50 Million Gift

UMass Amherst Receives Record $50 Million Gift