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The Founders Would Be Proud
Campus Celebrates 145 Years of Service to the Commonwealth
Massachusetts Govenor, Deval L. Patrick
It was a birthday to remember… celebrating not only UMass Amherst’s history, but its deep and abiding connection to the communities of the Commonwealth and its 145 year commitment to outreach.
That connection was central to the institution’s founding charter as a land-grant institution and continues in its service to the people of Massachusetts, Governor Deval L. Patrick told a gathering of more than 1000 well-wishers on April 29 as the university celebrated it first Founders Day.
The Governor joined UMass President Jack M. Wilson, UMass Trustee Henry Thomas and UMass Amherst Interim Chancellor Thomas W. Cole Jr. – along with dozens of state, local and university officials – in honoring the commitment that has guided the growth of the state’s flagship university since its inception in 1863.
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