Contemporary Era
In the 21st century, the university has continued to grow and expand. It has added new academic programs, such as the University of Massachusetts School of Public Health and Health Sciences, and it has opened new facilities, such as the University of Massachusetts Amherst Life Sciences Laboratory.
Today, the University of Massachusetts is a major public research university system with a global reputation for excellence. Its faculty and students are making significant contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activity, and its graduates are going on to become leaders in a wide range of fields.
