Dozens of students walked out in protest, but commencement ceremonies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst went on without much issue over the weekend. It was the latest demonstration put on by ...

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – Friday marked an important milestone in the lives of the 2025 UMass Amherst graduating class. It was the start of three days of special events, celebrating the university’s ...

During uncertain times, University of Massachusetts Amherst keynote speaker David Korins had specific advice for graduates sitting before him Friday at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. “When you feel fear, you ...

AMHERST — Change is a theme common enough at college commencements — a beginning and an end. But for the UMass Amherst class of 2025, change seemed more pressing and obvious when they received their ...

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – UMass Amherst will not allow a student to carry the Tibetan flag during the official procession of Flag Bearers at UMass Commencement. Tibetan-American student, Kalsang Nangpa, ...

Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead will not deliver the keynote speech at UMass Amherst's graduation next week after dozens of protesters were arrested Tuesday. About 130 people were arrested at a ...

An award-winning creative director and designer who worked on Broadway hits such as “Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hansen” is set to be the keynote speaker at UMass Amherst’s 2025 commencement. Originally ...

The real danger posed by the Gaza solidarity encampments is their attack on unfettered autocratic governance by university administrations and wealthy benefactors. Ad Policy Students holding ...