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Chancellor Michael F. Collins tells graduates at 2025 Commencement they ‘represent the future of our professions’

In his speech at UMass Chan’s 2025 Commencement, Chancellor Michael F. Collins shared his optimism for the future with graduates, saying “Despite the uncertainties of the day, I refuse to be cynical.”

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‘You all have much more power than you may think,’ Commencement speaker Marcia McNutt, PhD, tells UMass Chan graduates

In her Commencement speech on June 1, National Academy of Sciences president Marcia McNutt, PhD, encouraged graduates to foster public trust in science, combat misinformation and promote a non-partisan view of science.

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Lourah Kelly, PhD, discusses avatar therapy for alcohol use and suicide prevention in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast.  

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UMass Chan Medical School is expanding the Baccalaureate MD Pathway Program to include Worcester State University students.  

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In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Jason Kim, PhD, discussed his research into the link between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes.  

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In a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast, Crista Johnson-Agbakwu discusses underrepresentation in medicine, health equity and the impact of mentorship on her career.

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Chancellor Michael F. Collins kicked off a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast season by highlighting the growth and future of UMass Chan Medical School.  

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, director general of the World Health Organization, delivered the keynote address and received an honorary degree when UMass Chan Medical School celebrated the opening of the new education and research building. Listen to his speech.

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Massachusetts Gov. Healey to UMass Chan grads: ‘We need you now more than ever’

Listen to Gov. Maura Healey's full Commencement address, which she delivered at UMass Chan's 51st Commencement on June 2, 2024. 

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