Once a Beacon, Always a Beacon! The alumni page for the University of Massachusetts Boston.
05/31/2026
Calling all Philadelphia-area Beacons!
UMass Boston alumni and friends are invited to join us for a special reception at Harper’s Garden on Monday, June 8. Come enjoy cocktails, abundant hors d’oeuvres, and an evening of connection, conversation, and campus updates.
Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with the Beacon community in Philly. Register today at umb.edu/pa26!
05/30/2026
Round two photo set of how our recent graduates turned their caps into works of art! 🎨🎓 They really brought their personalities to life with these designs. Way to shine, Class of 2026!
05/30/2026
Our graduating Beacons showed incredible creativity with their cap designs. 🎓 There were so many standouts, we’re sharing them across multiple posts. Looking good Class of 2026!
05/29/2026
This , we’re celebrating Kimberly Marie Wells CER’22, who was named chief administrative officer for City of Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson earlier this year.
A longtime public servant, Kimberly previously served as Somerville’s city clerk after beginning her municipal career as assistant clerk of committees in 2019. In her new role, Kimberly is part of the mayor’s executive team, helping to carry out the administration’s agenda and support the work of city government.
Congratulations, Kimberly! 👏
05/29/2026
Congratulations to UMass Boston alumnus Laurence Louie G’11 on securing a win on last night’s episode of Beat Bobby Flay!
Quincy chef Laurence Louie won $40,000 after defeating culinary legend Bobby Flay on the Food Network show. See link below ⬇️
📸 Provided by The Food Network
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
05/28/2026
Behind every graduate is a cheering section: the family members, friends, mentors, and loved ones who encouraged them, supported them, and helped them reach this moment.
Today, we’re celebrating not only UMass Boston’s newest graduates, but also the people who helped them get here. Let’s hear it for the ones behind the scenes who made this moment even more meaningful. 💙🎓
🎉🎓 Here are just a few of the 2,739 bachelor’s degree graduates who crossed the stage at today’s Undergraduate Commencement. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your next chapter starts now.
05/28/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 UMass Boston Rehabiliation Counseling Program graduates!
Caption: A group photo of the 2026 Rehab Counseling graduates.