Irss umass6/14/2023 ![]() ![]() To large applause, the Distinguished Alumni award was presented to Bhupen Shah ’92 during the Saturday morning ceremony. Paris Jeffries shares a moment with Chancellor Julie Chen during UMass Lowell Commencement on Saturday, May 13.įour honorary degrees were awarded to Harvard University chemistry and chemical biology Professor Joanna Aizenberg alumni Amy ’89, ’90 and James ’88 Regan and a posthumous honor was conferred on Lowell native, lawyer, legislator and judge, Cornelius Kiernan. Student Commencement speakers were concluded by education studies major Sarah Lindtveit, of Methuen, Massachusetts, who spoke to graduating students from the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Manning School of Business.ĭistinguished guests were recognized along with top student award winners throughout the university’s celebration of Commencement.Įmbrace Boston CEO Imari K. Saturday morning, Ewaldine “Shakira” Fedna, a biological sciences major from Lynn, Massachusetts, addressed graduating seniors from the Francis College of Engineering, Kennedy College of Sciences, and Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences. This institution welcomed me with open arms and provided a supportive, nurturing environment.” “But I have found a haven away from home in UMass Lowell. It pains me to share that my family and thousands of Sudanese families have been displaced from their homes in the last three weeks,” said Shammat. “As we celebrate this great milestone, I carry with me the hope and resilience of my people in Sudan, who are now facing the devastating effects of war in the capital city of Khartoum. Mohamed Shammat, a graduate of the Francis College of Engineering, congratulated fellow advanced degree recipients Friday as the university conferred master’s and doctorate degrees on more than 1,700 graduates. This year’s student Commencement speakers reflect the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and passion of the UMass Lowell student body. Graduates pose for selfies during the Saturday morning Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13. “Stick to them as you fight for justice, for the planet, for human rights, for a better, kinder world.” “Don’t let anybody step on your dreams,” he said to the audience. UMass President Marty Meehan implored the graduates to stand up for themselves and not let challenges deter them from achieving their goals. “We are here today and every day to lift each other up and help each other see beyond the horizon,” she said. In her remarks, Chancellor Julie Chen impressed on the graduates – once a River Hawk, always a River Hawk. As they join decades of UMass Lowell alumni who have come before, she encouraged them to turn to one another for support. More than a decade ago, she helped overthrow Yemen’s autocratic leadership when the Arab Spring was just a whisper and those who sought freedom and dignity were targeted for speaking out. For her, that meant speaking truth to power in a country run by authoritarian rule. Karman spoke about the importance of sticking to your principles. Karman was the keynote speaker for Commencement exercises Saturday afternoon, May 13. Graduates, family, friends and university administrators also heard from Tawakkol Karman ’23, a Yemeni journalist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and 2023 master of security studies graduate of UMass Lowell.Ĭhancellor Julie Chen congratulates Nobel Laureate Tawakkol Karman as she receives her master's degree in security studies on Friday, May 12. You have shown that dreams can become a reality through hard work, determination, and persistence.” You have broken barriers and forged new paths for those following in your footsteps. ![]() Paris Jeffries spoke directly to them saying: “You are truly monuments of change and progress. Nearly 20% of this year’s graduating class is the first in their family to attend, and graduate, college. The Class of 2023 represents 43 states, the District of Columbia, and 104 countries. Welcoming a record-breaking crowd to celebrate the largest and most diverse class in its history, UMass Lowell graduated more than 4,700 students Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 at the Tsongas Center. The executive director of Boston-based nonprofit Embrace Boston, Paris Jeffries oversaw the creation of the Bay State capital’s latest landmark, “The Embrace.” “Resolve to build more monuments, buildings and events, based on different values – inclusion, love, belonging and unity,” said UMass Trustee Imari K. In a nation marked by division and polarity, the UMass Lowell Class of 2023 was encouraged to create monuments and underline representations of hope, justice and freedom at this year’s Commencement exercises. ![]()
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