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Friday, May 11, 2012, 9:00—10:30 a.m.
Mullins Center
Photos | Video | News story | Chancellor Holub's speech

Friday, May 11, 2012, 4:00—5:30 p.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Photos | News story | Chancellor Holub's speech

Thursday, May 10 through Saturday, May 12, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00—11:30 a.m.
Bowker Auditorium
Photos | News Story | Chancellor Holub's Speech

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Photos from 2012 Commencement

View photos from 2012 Commencement ceremonies, including the Graduate School Ceremony, Undergraduate Ceremony, Stockbridge School Ceremony, Commonwealth Honors College Celebration of Excellence and Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony, as the photos become available.
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UMass Amherst Commencement to Honor Exceptional Student Leadership and Achievement

The University of Massachusetts Amherst will again honor the exemplary achievement, initiative and leadership of its most talented and accomplished undergraduates during Undergraduate Commencement.
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Legendary Television Newsman Ted Koppel Will Speak, Receive Honorary Degree at Commencement

Ted Koppel, one of the nation’s most highly respected and honored television journalists, will be the featured speaker at Undergraduate Commencement.
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Stay on Campus During Your Visit

Staying on campus is the best way to be close to all of the Commencement activities. Reserve now before rooms sell out.
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Parents, Stay Informed!

Sign up for the Office of Parent Services Mailing List and keep up with what's happening on campus as your student prepares to graduate from UMass Amherst.
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Seeking Undergraduate Commencement Volunteers

Share the joy of 5,000 graduating seniors with their 22,000 guests as they leave their UMass Amherst student days and launch their newly minted alumni lives.
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