At UMass Amherst, we seek to answer new questions, challenge old conventions, and build a world where all of us—regardless of background—have the freedom to be ourselves.
David Korins ’99 encouraged graduates at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s 155th Undergraduate Commencement to step boldly into their greatness and put aside ego for the collective good.
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At UMass Amherst, we welcome you to join our diverse, inclusive community of dreamers, innovators, creators, and doers. Find out how you can explore your interests and build skills to make your mark on the world with a UMass education.
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This year’s 10 undergraduate recipients of the 21st Century Leaders Award were chosen in recognition of their strong academic records and exemplary achievements. They also further distinguished themselves through intellectual accomplishments and will be recognized for the prestige and honor they bring to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, both as undergraduates and as alumni joining the larger community.
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With 110 undergraduate majors and 127 graduate programs offered on campus and online, there are hundreds of opportunities to pursue your passion at UMass Amherst. Study on campus or take advantage of a wide array of flexible and innovative learning options.
Through Global Launch, entering UMass Amherst students can start their college journey by studying abroad for a semester and gaining an immersive, international experience.
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“Let your curiosity lead you on a wild adventure to do what only you can do,” said Korins, who was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts before he addressed the approximately 4,200 undergraduate students and 16,000 family, friends and faculty at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Graduate student speaker and combat veteran Dan Gessen tells fellow graduates, “The world changes through individuals like you.”
The graduates will shape the beauty, health and sustainability of the natural environment, steward for the common good, answer pressing needs for sustainable food systems.
The future leaders of research and advancement of knowledge were celebrated before more than 3,000 family, friends and colleagues in an event that marked the start of three days of Commencement events.
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