Commencement

Commencement 2026

Congratulations
Class of 2026

Thank you for making Commencement 2026 unforgettable.

Graduates, families, faculty, staff, volunteers, and supporters came together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. Watch our Commencement look back video and revisit some of the memorable moments from this special day.

Inspiration + motivation = success

UMassD graduates exhibit a passion for learning. Learn more about some of the best and brightest from UMassD.
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2026 Feature Stories

Heather Cachia '26: Designing spaces that feel like home

"When I first started college, I wasn't even sure if I wanted to finish school. Now, I'm excited to start my future and begin working full-time doing something I genuinely love."

- Heather Cachia '26

Heather Cachia '26: Designing spaces that feel like home

Interior architecture + design student found community, confidence, and a career path at UMass Dartmouth

Jessica Welsh '26: Code meets community

First-generation student Jess Welsh blends computer science and community, building real-world solutions while helping students find their place.

Physics major and hockey player Graham Burke '26

Graham Burke '26: Breaking the mold

Physics researcher and hockey goalie Graham Burke ’26 proves you don’t have to choose between intellectual curiosity and athletic ambition.

Antonella Goncalves sitting in the auditorium

Antonella Goncalves '26: The power of positivity

Nursing major and soccer captain finds research inspiration through overcoming ACL injury

Eman Khwaja standing on a boat with a whale surfacing in the background

Eman Khwaja ‘26: Diversifying STEM through whale TikToks

Integrative biology PhD student shares her humpback whale research on social media while completing National Science Foundation Fellowship

Relive Commencement 2026

From the opening procession to the final congratulations, watch full recordings of each Commencement ceremony and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026.