Friday, May 10

Processional: UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Chamber Singers 
Welcome: 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 of Distinguished 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 Degrees 
  • 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 Degrees: Chancellor Julie Chen 
Closing Remarks: Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman 
Recessional: UMass Lowell Brass Choir

Saturday, May 11 (morning)

Processional: UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Chamber Singers 
Welcome: 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: UMass Lowell 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 Degree Presentation: Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Anne Maglia 
Honorary Degree 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 Degrees 
  • Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
  • Dean James Sherwood
  • Dean Noureddine Melikechi
  • Dean Mary Gallant
Conferral of  Bachelor's Degrees: Chancellor Julie Chen 
Closing Remarks: Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman 
Recessional: UMass Lowell Brass Choir

Saturday, May 11 (afternoon)

Processional: UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Chamber Singers 
Welcome: 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: UMass Lowell 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 Medal for Public Service and Civic Engagement Presentation: 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 Degrees 
  • Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman
  • Dean Luis Falcón 
  • Dean Bertie Greer
Conferral of Bachelor's Degrees: Chancellor Julie Chen 
Closing Remarks: Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs Joseph Hartman 
Recessional: UMass Lowell Brass Choir

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