Celebration of Excellence

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.

Students at the Celebration of Excellence

2025 Celebration of Excellence

Students cheering and clapping at the 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Photo by Ha Nguyen

2024 Celebration of Excellence

Student wear gold stoles and applaud during Celebration of Excellence at the University of Massachusetts

2023 Celebration of Excellence

2022 Celebration of Excellence

Celebration of Excellence 2022 Photos

Photos by Will Kraft `24

Dean Mari Castañeda stands at a podium in graduation garb at the Celebration of Excellence 2022
Students at the University of Massachusetts wear graduation garb at the Celebration of Excellence 2022 Dean Mari Castañeda stands at a podium in graduation garb at the Celebration of Excellence 2022 A University of Massachusetts student in graduation garb speaks with the name reader at the Celebration of Excellence 2022 The audience of students in graduation garb is visible at the Celebration of Excellence 2022 A University of Massachusetts student in graduation garb stands onstage during the Celebration
The audience of students in graduation garb is visible at the Celebration of Excellence 2022

2021 Virtual Celebration of Excellence

The 2021 Honors Convocation was a virtual event in recognition of Honors graduates and their families that took place on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

2020 Virtual Celebration of Excellence

The 2020 Honors Convocation was a virtual event in recognition of Honors graduates and their families that took place on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.

Honors Convocation Message