About UMass Boston
Today, more than 14,000 students and 900 faculty members compose the core of UMass Boston, while over 150 academic programs
for undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree-seeking students offer
limitless opportunities. The university’s urban location allows UMass
Boston’s students, faculty, and staff to actively engage with and serve
the community through academic programs like nursing and education,
research into complex urban issues, and the creativity and innovation
that come with a diverse student body and devoted faculty.
UMass
Boston shares the Columbia Point peninsula with the John F. Kennedy
Presidential Library and Museum and the Massachusetts Archives. The
perimeter of the peninsula is part of the Boston Harborwalk, a
multi-mile trail stretching from the border of Quincy along Boston
Harbor to Charlestown. Columbia Point offers exquisite views of Boston
Harbor, the skyline of the city of Boston, and the Boston Harbor Islands
National Park.
