From the Alumni Association Board President

Dear UMass Dartmouth Alumni, 

I recently made a trip to UMass Dartmouth and saw the unmistakable signs of spring: a campus full of activity after spring break, sunny skies over the quad signaling the end of winter, and an excited group of seniors who are focused on Commencement Day. 

As our seniors power through the home stretch and prepare to shift to the next chapter of their lives as UMass Dartmouth alumni. To support that transition, the Alumni Association hosted the annual Meet & Mentor Mixer in the Grand Reading Room where 70+ students had an opportunity to meet with more than 40 alumni to ask questions about the transformation from student to professional and gain insight from their career journeys. Jennifer Vincent, director of the Career Center, remarked on the level of energy and interaction in the room among students and alumni. Collaborative events like this are a major focus of the Alumni Association Board and a great opportunity to build the bonds between current and future alumni.  

Another signal of spring’s arrival on campus was UMassD Gives, the annual day of giving where the blue and gold community comes together to give back to the student experience, donating to scholarships, academic programming, campus resources, student organizations and athletics. This year, our dedicated alumni, friends, families, faculty, and staff raised $75,000 through the generosity of more than 900 donors that will provide critical financial support and allow students to succeed academically, pursue new opportunities and achieve success. The campaign surpassed its goal of 500 donors, unlocking the Alumni Association’s challenge to contribute an additional $20,000 to our Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship. On behalf of the Alumni Association Board, I want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s event.  

We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 and officially welcoming them to the Alumni Association at Commencement on May 15 and 16. I encourage you to come to campus for one of the many upcoming events, including the UMass Dartmouth Foundation Golf Outing on June 9th or, if getting to the SouthCoast is not possible, join us online for a Blue & Gold Chat and hear what your fellow alumni are doing to make the world a better place.

Go Corsairs!   

Brian J. Kelly ‘88 
President 
UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association