The public is advised to plan ahead and expect heavy traffic, possible delays and road closures on and around the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus due to student move-out and Commencement activities Wednesday, May 14, through Sunday, May 18.
A combat veteran whose family emigrated from the former Soviet Union and an epidemiologist who advocates for the neurodivergent are among the student speakers who will be representing their classes for each of the degrees to be conferred – bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral – at University of Massachusetts Amherst commencement ceremonies taking place Friday, May 16, and Sunday, May 18.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst will honor the exemplary achievements, initiative and leadership of some of its most talented and accomplished undergraduates during Undergraduate Commencement on Friday, May 16, at 5 p.m., in McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Achievement Awards to be Conferred by UMass Amherst at Undergraduate Commencement May 16.
The university will bestow honorary degrees to David Korins and Stephen P. Driscoll, while alumni Christine Savage and Dan Riccio will receive Distinguished Achievement Awards