Friday, May 10
Processional:51Ƶ Brass Choir, Kevin Barry Irish American Pipes & Drums
Call to Order:Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem: Army and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and 51Ƶ Chamber Singers
±dz:Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Platform Recognition: Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance & Operations Joanne Yestramski
Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees: Mary Burns '84
Remarks to the Class of 2024:Chancellor Julie Chen
Commencement Address: Abigail Drezek, DPT
Announcement ofDistinguished Service Awards: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Alumni Recognition:Vice Chancellor for University Advancement John Feudo
Awarding of Doctoral and Master's 51Ƶs
- Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
- Dean Luis Falcon
- Dean James Sherwood
- Dean Noureddine Melikechi
- Dean Bertie Greer
- Dean Mary Gallant
Conferral of Doctoral and Master's 51Ƶs:Chancellor Julie Chen
Closing Remarks:Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
DzԲ:51Ƶ Brass Choir
Saturday, May 11 (morning)
Processional:51Ƶ Brass Choir, Kevin Barry Irish American Pipes & Drums
Call to Order:The Honorable Peter Koutoujian, Sheriff of Middlesex County
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem:Army and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and 51Ƶ Chamber Singers
±dz:Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Greetings from the Massachusetts Legislature:State Rep. Rady Mom
Platform Recognition:Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Introduction of UMass Trustee Member: 51Ƶ Student Trustee Fahad Alden
Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees: Mary Burns '84
Remarks to the Class of 2024:Chancellor Julie Chen
Commencement Address:Archange Lombo
Announcement of Distinguished Service Awards: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Alumni Recognition:Vice Chancellor for University Advancement John Feudo
Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation:Vice Chancellor for University Advancement John Feudo
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient:Rick Hoeske '66
Honorary 51Ƶ Presentation: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Honorary 51Ƶ Recipient:Richard A. Miner'86, '89, '97
Chancellor’s Medal for University Support Presentation: Chancellor Julie Chen
Chancellor’s Medal for University Support Recipient: Philip Sisson
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Presentation: Provost Joe Hartman
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Recipient: Carol Duncan (posthumously, accepted by George Duncan)
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Presentation: Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service & Civic Engagement Recipient: Karen Frederick
Honors College Recognition: Dean Jenifer Whitten-Woodring
Awarding of Bachelor's 51Ƶs
- Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
- Dean James Sherwood
- Dean Noureddine Melikechi
- Dean Mary Gallant
Conferral of Bachelor's 51Ƶs:Chancellor Julie Chen
Closing Remarks:Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
DzԲ:51Ƶ Brass Choir
Saturday, May 11 (afternoon)
Processional:51Ƶ Brass Choir, Kevin Barry Irish American Pipes & Drums
Call to Order:Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem:Army and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and 51Ƶ Chamber Singers
±dz:Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Greetings from the Massachusetts Legislature:State Rep. Vanna Howard
Platform Recognition:Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Introduction of UMass Trustee Member: 51Ƶ Student Trustee Fahad Alden
Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees:Gerald G. Colella ’78 ’19H
Remarks to the Class of 2024:Chancellor Julie Chen
Commencement Address:Cassidy DeMalia
Announcement of Distinguished Service Awards:Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation: Vice Chancellor for University Advancement John Feudo
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient: Lorna Boucher '86
Chancellor’s Medalfor Public Service and Civic EngagementPresentation: Vice Chancellor for Brand, Communications & Creative Strategy bec rollins
Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service and Civic Engagement Recipient: Yun-Ju Choi
Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding University Support Presentation: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia
Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding University Support Recipient: Hanscom Air Force Base, represented by Col. Taona A. Enriquez
Summary of Doctor of Humane Letters Presentation: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
Honors College Recognition:Dean Jenifer Whitten-Woodring
Awarding of Bachelor's 51Ƶs
- Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
- Dean Luis Falcón
- DeanBertie Greer
Conferral of Bachelor's 51Ƶs: Chancellor Julie Chen
Closing Remarks:Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
DzԲ:51Ƶ Brass Choir