Commencement
Commencement resources
Everything you need to prepare for Commencement, from ceremony details to day-of logistics and support services.
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2026 Feature Stories
Ben Dacosta '27: From classroom knowledge to career momentum
With a full-time job offer secured before his senior year, Dacosta continues to explore data science through AI, financial technology, and music visualization.
Ben Dacosta '27: From classroom knowledge to career momentum
With a full-time job offer secured before his senior year, Dacosta continues to explore data science through AI, financial technology, and music visualization.
Paul Riley '26: Betting on yourself
Future public defender says UMass Law helped him discover what he was capable of
Paulina Aguilar Delgado '26: Pursuing justice across borders
For graduating law student, law became a way to help others navigate unfamiliar systems
Heather Cachia '26: Designing spaces that feel like home
Interior architecture + design student found community, confidence, and a career path at UMass Dartmouth
Jessica Welsh '26: Code meets community
First-generation student Jess Welsh blends computer science and community, building real-world solutions while helping students find their place.