UMass Boston

06/22/2026

Recent graduate and art major Rafaela Astudillo won the BCBS Bluebikes design contest at UMass Boston. This competition included a $5,000 donation to the Art Department from BCBS and a $5,000 prize for the winning student, whose design was selected by a series of voting committees including the City of Boston’s Creative Team.

Recent UMass Boston graduate Rafaela Astudillo won a design contest to create a custom Bluebikes wrap representing healthy communities in Boston. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) in partnership with UMass Boston’s Art Department, the contest invited students to create mo...

06/15/2026

Katherine Dafforn, a distinguished professor at UMass Boston and co-founder of the Living Seawalls project, was presented with the Boston Innovation Award at a ceremony hosted by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Environmental Department.

Katherine Dafforn, a distinguished professor at UMass Boston and co-founder of the Living Seawalls project, was presented with the Boston Innovation Award on April 28 at a ceremony hosted by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Environmental Department.

06/12/2026

I’m sure you know by now but Boston is happy to be a host city for the World Cup! That being said, some of the games might change your usual commute to campus so please plan accordingly.

06/12/2026

Robert Chen, professor and director of Grand Scholarly Initiatives will serve as president-elect of the Association of the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) for two years before becoming president.

Robert Chen, professor and director of Grand Scholarly Initiatives will serve as president-elect of the Association of the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) for two years before becoming president.

06/08/2026

This July, UMass Boston Marine Operations is offering a special opportunity to experience the historic Tall Ships from aboard the M/V Columbia Point.

This July, UMass Boston Marine Operations is offering a special opportunity to experience the historic Tall Ships from aboard the M/V Columbia Point.

06/03/2026

This year, we celebrated an extraordinary milestone as nearly 3,950 students earned their degrees. Behind each diploma is a story of perseverance, sacrifice, growth, and achievement.

Our graduates come from 117 countries and 48 states, bringing with them more than 70 languages, cultures, and perspectives that enrich our campus community every day. Nearly 60 percent of our students are the first in their families to attend college, making this accomplishment even more meaningful not only for them, but for the families and communities who supported them along the way. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and excited to see the impact they will make in the world. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

06/02/2026

Another incredible commencement season. Congrats to all of our graduates and good luck on your next adventure. 💙✨

06/01/2026

Graduation means something different to everyone. For some, it’s the end of a chapter. For others, it’s the beginning of something new. Hear from some of our recent graduates as they reflect on what this milestone means to them.

05/22/2026

That’s a wrap on finals week! What an incredible school year what was your highlight?

05/18/2026

We know finals can be tough but you got this!!! 💙✨