“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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

More than 20,000 attendees are expected to gather to witness the conferment of degrees to nearly 6,200 undergraduates at McGuirk Stadium Friday evening. An additional 2,900 graduate students will be honored at master’s and doctoral ceremonies during three days of celebration May 16-18.