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Commencement 2016: Highlights of the day in pictures

June 05, 2016
  • Nothing but blue skies under the tent at the 43rd UMass Chan Medical School Commencement.
  • Margaret Heider, PhD, enters the tent with her GSBS graduates.
  • Students are all smiles as they take their places inside the tent.
  • UMass President Marty Meehan takes the podium.
  • Claire Pomeroy, MD, MBA, receives an honorary degree from Dean R. Terence Flotte (left) and Chancellor Michael F. Collins.
  • Honorary degree recipient Dermot Desmond is recognized by Chancellor Collins.
  • Gov. Charlie Baker tells grads to “Have patience; be part of a medical care team; embrace technology; understand the value of your voice.”
  • GSN class speaker Telana Fairchild at the podium.
  • GSBS class speaker Aditya Venkatesh, PhD, addresses the crowd.
  • Dr. Venkatesh’s family looks on as he receives his diploma.
  • Racquel Wells, MD, gives the SOM class speech.
  • SOM graduate Waldo Zamor’s family captures the joyous moment.
  • SOM graduates recite the Oath of Maimonides.
  • GSN graduate Caroline Kane, MS, pauses for a picture with Chancellor Collins.