On Sunday, 270 degrees were conferred to graduates of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing. Read our coverage of Commencement 2026: direc.to/oJNb

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“None of our patients know what kind of person we are going to be when we walk in the door. But the truth is, we get to choose. Find out what you have and just run with it." - Suhas Suddala, graduating today with an MD/MBA, to the Classes of 2026

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“From this point forward, we are no longer simply students of knowledge—we are now responsible for creating it." - PhD candidate Humberto Ochoa, speaking on behalf of the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Class of 2026

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“As a nurse, I have seen how communication, trust and teamwork shape every outcome. Wherever you go, one truth remains: You are not alone. The best patient outcomes happen when teams collaborate with trust and respect." - PhD in Nursing student William Mar, RN, MSN

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“We must now reclaim a workable balance between medicine as a technological feat and medicine as a humane endeavor."

Venture capitalist, scientist and philanthropist Gerald Chan delivered the 53rd Commencement address to the Class of 2026 at UMass Chan.

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“AI will have an enormous impact on the future of nursing, science and medicine. But there is nothing artificial about inspired altruism. ... IA defines humanity and promotes and enhances the human condition." - UMass Chan Chancellor Michael F. Collins to #UMassChan2026

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The 64 graduates in the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Class of 2026 were recognized at an awards ceremony on Friday. Read about the nursing student who shared her powerful story and the tribute to Chancellor Michael F. Collins and his wife: direc.to/oJa5 #UMassChan2026 @uofmass.bsky.social

More than 35 awards were presented to graduating medical students and faculty members during Friday’s annual awards breakfast and scholarship ceremony for the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. View the list of recipients: direc.to/oJaU

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Graduating PhD candidates and MD/PhD students at UMass Chan Medical School were celebrated on Thursday for outstanding research, and excellence in service, teaching and mentoring. View the list of honorees: direc.to/oKDB

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More than 300 students will receive degrees when UMass Chan Medical School celebrates the Classes of 2026 on Sunday, May 31. Philanthropist Gerald Chan will deliver the Commencement address. Read about the events leading up to Commencement: direc.to/oMB8

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These UMass Chan Medical School students will represent their respective peers when they address the Classes of 2026 at UMass Chan Medical School's Commencement on May 31. Get to know them here: direc.to/oMaC

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Philanthropist Gerald Chan; Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, incoming president of the National Academy of Medicine; and Robert A. Harrington, MD, dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, will be honored during Commencement alongside 300+ grads: direc.to/oU5y #UMassChan2026 @uofmass.bsky.social @nam.edu