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Commencement to Honor Exceptional Student Leadership and Achievement

The University of Massachusetts Amherst will honor the exemplary achievement, initiative and leadership of some of its most talented and accomplished graduating seniors during Undergraduate Commencement on Friday, May 9 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium beginning at 4:30 p.m. Ten members of the graduating class will be honored as 21st Century Leaders at Undergraduate Commencement. Two students will be recognized for their leadership and executive ability as Jack Welch Scholars.

Among the scholars is Jennifer Healy, a political science major from Bellingham. Jennifer has been a strong advocate for a tuition and fee freeze. As a sophomore, she joined the Center for Education Policy and Advocacy, a student-advocacy agency and became the center’s core team leader for access and affordability. She organized lobby days at the State House and helped educate UMass Amherst students about the campus budget and student debt. She was elected by her peers to serve as the student member on the UMass Board of Trustees. Healy will pursue a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University in Bloomington. .

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