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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.

May 17, 2025
Stockbridge School of Agriculture Graduates at the 2025 Stockbridge Commencement Ceremony at Bowker Auditorium in Stockbridge Hall

“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.

May 16, 2025
Graduating students flip their tassels at McGuirk Stadium during the 2025 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony

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.

May 16, 2025
2025 Doctoral Degree recipient hooded

Inside UMass will begin its summer schedule following the Thursday, May 22 newsletter. 

May 15, 2025
Summer campus photo showing the library from across the pond with the fountains spraying

Facilities and Campus Services has announced a number of summer construction projects that may impact pedestrian walkways, roadways and parking lots on campus starting the week of May 19.

May 14, 2025
North Energy Exchange Center (NEEC) / Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

Pollin-Galay, whose role is effective Sept. 1, 2025, will also join the faculty with joint appointments to the Department of Judaic and Near Eastern Studies and the Department of History.

May 14, 2025
Hannah Pollin-Galay

Donovan-Hall, director of transfer admissions in enrollment management, was presented the Sarah Elizabeth Crane Distinguished Service Award at NETA’s annual conference in April.

May 14, 2025
Morgan Donovan-Hall