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Public Asked to Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic, Street Closures During Move-out and Commencement Events at UMass Amherst

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.

May 8, 2025
Student Speakers Announced for 2025 UMass Amherst Commencement Ceremonies

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.

May 8, 2025
10 UMass Amherst Undergraduates to be Honored as 21st Century Leaders at Commencement 2025

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.

May 8, 2025
Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Achievement Awards

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

April 30, 2025
Undergraduate Commencement Keynote Speaker

Renowned, Award-winning Creative Director David Korins to be 2025 Commencement Speaker at UMass Amherst.

Alumnus to share his multifaceted creative journey with more than 5,000 undergraduates and their guests at evening ceremony

April 28, 2025

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