Dear Community Partners,

We are excited to invite you, your students, youth, and families to the UMass Amherst Showcase on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield!

This FREE, family-friendly event will bring the energy, excitement, and opportunities of our flagship university directly to Springfield! Attendees will enjoy interactive exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, student performances, opportunities to meet UMass student-athletes, and connections with faculty, admissions, and financial aid representatives.

The Showcase is a wonderful opportunity for young people and families to explore higher education, discover new interests, and begin envisioning themselves as part of the UMass community.

At the UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield, our mission is to bring more of UMass to the community and more of the community to UMass. This event is another meaningful way to strengthen that connection and create greater access to opportunities for the communities we serve.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield, 1500 Main St.2nd floor.
• Cost: FREE and open to the community

For more information and to register, please visit:

https://www.umass.edu/springfield/umass-amherst-showcase

We ask that you please help us spread the word! Share this invitation with your students, youth program participants, families, staff, and community networks. We especially want to encourage young people who may not have had the opportunity to experience UMass to come out, explore, and see what's possible.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for all that you do to support our youth and families. Together, we can continue opening doors, building connections, and creating pathways to opportunity.

We look forward to welcoming you and your families!