Celebration of Excellence 2026

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Mullins Center
Honors Academics
The stage at Celebration of Excellence 2024 and students sitting in the audience with their gold stoles and graduation robes

2026 Celebration of Excellence

Saturday, May 9, 2026

2:30 p.m.

Mullins Center

During the convocation ceremony for Commonwealth Honors College seniors and their families, each graduating senior is called by name and presented with an Honors College gold stole. One graduating Honors student is selected to pay tribute to their peers and their accomplishments. The event precedes the UMass Amherst Commencement.

In person , Hybrid , and On campus event posted in Honors Academics for Current students , Faculty , and Staff

Mullins Center

200 Commonwealth Avenue
Amherst, MA 01003
United States

(413) 545-0505