Access Top Talent
Build a direct and diverse pipeline of highly qualified interns, co-ops, and graduates ready to contribute from day one. Our campuses provide multiple touchpoints for recruiting and student engagement.
Partner with UMass
Fueling Innovation. Powering Growth. Moving Massachusetts Forward.
The University of Massachusetts strives to be a valuable and strategic partner to the Massachusetts business community, connecting talent, driving innovation, and strengthening communities across the Commonwealth. With five nationally ranked campuses and a powerful research enterprise, UMass works hand-in-hand with the private sector to move Massachusetts — and our companies — forward.
Why Partner with UMass?
Collaborate on Research and Innovation
From life sciences to clean energy, advanced manufacturing to AI, UMass researchers are leading breakthroughs across fields that are critical to Massachusetts. Work with our world-renowned faculty on sponsored research, product development, and IP licensing — or launch your next venture in partnership with one of our campuses.
Strengthen Your Workforce
Customized training. Continuing education. Professional certificates. UMass offers dynamic workforce development solutions tailored to your goals. Upskill your employees, invest in your team, and stay ahead in a fast-changing economy.
Increase Your Impact
Strategic giving, event sponsorships, and scholarship support are powerful ways to give back and shape the future. Align your values with ours — and see the immediate and lasting impact of your investment through the lasting contributions of our students, faculty, and campus communities.
Partnership Opportunities Across the UMass System
UMass Amherst
Innovation meets industry in Western Massachusetts.
- Corporate Engagement & Research Collaborations
- Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship
Contact Assistant Vice Chancellor, Corporate Engagement Carl Rust for more information: crust@umass.edu
UMass Boston
Boston’s public research university — diverse, driven, and deeply connected to the community.
- Talent recruitment through the ACES Center
- Equitable career pathway programs
Contact Interim Director for Career Engagement and Employer Partnerships Charles Klemmer for more information: charles.klemmer@umb.edu
UMass Dartmouth
Driving innovation and regional economic growth in the SouthCoast.
- Applied research, workforce training, and business development
Contact Assistant Director of Corporate Engagement William Mitchell Jr. for more information: bill.mitchell@umassd.edu
UMass Lowell
Where industry partnerships come to life.
- Customized employee training, cutting-edge research, and tech transfer
Contact Assistant Senior Director of Corporate Engagement Kerry Pucillo for more information: kerry_pucillo@uml.edu
UMass Chan Medical School
Partner with the Commonwealth’s public medical school to move health sciences forward.
- Licensing, sponsored research, and startup development through the BRIDGE Fund
Contact the BRIDGE Team for more information: bibd@umassmed.edu
Ready to move forward?
UMass is committed to building meaningful, results-driven partnerships that help your company succeed — and move Massachusetts forward.
Let’s talk about what’s possible.
- Colin Murphy – Chief Communications Officer: cpmurphy@umassp.edu
- David McDermott – Vice President for External Affairs and Senior Advisor to the President: david.mcdermott@umassp.edu