UMASS AMHERST

Officials at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say with lack of clarity on federal funding cuts, proactive financial planning is now an urgent matter.

The visas of four more international students who attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst have been revoked, according to school officials, bringing the total to 10 since last week.

Protestors joined rallies in Amherst, Easthampton, Northampton, South Hadley, Wilbraham and the Berkshires as part of a day of national mobilization.

Five international students have had their visas revoked and student statuses terminated by the federal government, according to UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes.

Javier Reyes has been the chancellor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst since July 2023. While not selected, two media outlets confirm he was among the finalists for the presidency at West Virginia University. When asked about Reyes's job search, a UMass Amherst spokesperson would not confirm or deny it.

President elect Donald Trump said he would roll back Biden administration action seeking to protect transgender students from discrimination in schools when he enters office.

Joe Harasymiak takes over at UMass after the school fired head coach Don Brown two weeks ago. The Minutemen have not had a winning season in over a decade.

The UMass marching band this week is headed to New York to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The UMass band is one of 11 chosen for the huge televised event.

Don Brown still had a couple years left on his contract. With two games left in the season, UMass Athletic Director Ryan Bamford announced the "leadership change," with offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery named interim coach.

UMass coach Don Brown has been fired and offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery will serve as interim coach starting this week when the Minutemen play at Georgia. The Minutemen are 2-8 this year with their only wins against non-Football Bowl Subdivision opponents.