Proud to be a "Green College"
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students, faculty and staff are passionate about environmental responsibility. You will see this in our classrooms, where professors take an interdisciplinary approach to teaching about the Climate Crisis, and through our actions as a campus community, which are guided by a Climate Action Plan overseen by our Campus Sustainability Coordinator.
We are proud to be recognized annually as a "Green College" by the Princeton Review for our sustainability efforts. Learn more about our Climate & Sustainability efforts here.
Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
The Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement supports the mission of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and leads efforts to cultivate a vibrant learning, living and working environment where individuals of differing cultures, perspectives, and experiences are welcomed, respected, valued and supported. This mission is accomplished through collaborative initiatives that promote equity, advocate social justice, and make excellence inclusive.
Center for Inclusive Excellence
In support of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism, the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) fosters a campus community where all individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. The CIE operates from an intersectional approach to diversity and social justice that encourages meaningful student engagement, academic success, and personal growth.
Around Framingham
Whether you're in the mood for Brazilian, Vietnamese, pizza or sushi, Framingham has it all. The City's cultural diversity has created a well-rounded food scene – there's always something new to try. Downtown Framingham boasts three craft breweries for the 21+ crowd, and just across Route 9 from campus you'll find bagels, Thai food, a beloved ice cream shop, and a gelato spot that serves up locally roasted coffee and homemade baked goods. The best part is that a number of local businesses will accept ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Ram Cash.
Whatever your passion is, Framingham has a like-minded community ready to welcome you with open arms. We take great pride in our campus community, but there is even more to get involved in within the surrounding area. Our students volunteer at local food pantries and animal shelters, lend their skills to small businesses that are looking to grow, and get involved with City government. Our tight-knit community recognizes that many of our students are from the area and that they stay here after graduation as they enter into their professional careers.
Did you know that one of the region's best collections of art is located right on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ campus? merged with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in 2018, bringing its exhibitions, museum programs, and studio art classes to the campus and surrounding community.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is proud to be one of just in Massachusetts and the only one located at a higher education institution.
A ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ ID grants our students FREE access to the Danforth and two other area museums: the and the in Boston's Seaport.
Need a little space? There are a number of state parks that can be reached within a few minutes of driving from campus. Our runners enjoy taking a short route from campus to Cushing Park, which has paved pathways ideal for biking and rollerblading.
In 2016, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ acquired the , a beautiful 65-acre property abutting Ashland State Park with access to its trails and recreation areas. The site includes tennis and pickleball courts, disc golf, watercraft, and is home of the University Community Club.
People come from all around Massachusetts to shop the "Golden Triangle" – one of the largest retail districts in New England – and it's all within four miles of campus. Shoppers World and the Natick Mall offer shopping and dining from casual to upscale, as well as entertainment destinations like Dave and Buster's. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Ram Tram provides free rides from campus to these locations, as well as other popular spots such as Target.