ALANA Graduation Kente Ceremony

The ALANA Graduation Kente Ceremony is a celebration of success for ALANA – African / African American / Black;  Latino / Latina / Hispanic;  Asian / Pacific Islander; Native American / Indigenous / First nation – students. This event culminates with the presentation of traditional Ghanaian Kente cloth graduation stoles. The Kente stole signifies students’ “rite of passage” and the commencing of their leadership in the world. Graduates will wear the Kente stoles at their respective university graduations, adding to the celebratory nature of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Commencement celebrations. This is a proud moment for our students and their loved ones, and one of our most special signature events! We look forward to seeing the next class of students collect their stoles and proudly represent their excellence.

Class of 2024 ALANA Graduation Kente Ceremony