Friday, May 15
- Opening and Processional: The Commonwealth Pipes & Drums
- Call to Order: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Presentation of Colors and National Anthem: Led by Interim Provost Melikechi; ROTC and UMass Lowell Chamber Singers
- Welcome and Formal Opening: Associate Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications Sarah Corbett
- Introduction of UMass Student Trustee: UMass Lowell Student Trustee Abby Cooper
- Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees: Mary Burns '84
- Remarks to the Class of 2026: Chancellor Julie Chen
- Commencement Address: Yasie Nejad '20 '26
- Announcement of Distinguished Student Awards: Deputy Chief Financial and Operations Officer Brian Arrigo
- Alumni Recognition: Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Global Engagement John Feudo
- Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding University Support Introduction: Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Anne Maglia
- Chancellor’s Medal for Outstanding University Support Presentation: Chancellor Julie Chen to Weston & Sampson CEO Frank Ricciardi
- Honorary Degree Preview: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Awarding of Doctoral Degrees by College
- Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Sue Kim
- Engineering Dean Susan Roberts
- Intercampus Programs by Dean Susan Roberts
- Sciences Interim Dean Paul Bryce
- Business Dean Bertie Greer
- Health Sciences Dean Mary Gallant
- Recommendation for Conferral: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Conferral of Doctoral Degrees: Chancellor Julie Chen
- Awarding of Master's Degrees by College
- Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Sue Kim
- Engineering Dean Susan Roberts
- Sciences Interim Dean Paul Bryce
- Business Dean Bertie Greer
- Health Sciences Dean Mary Gallant
- Recommendation for Conferral: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Conferral of Master's Degrees: Chancellor Julie Chen
- Closing Remarks: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Recessional: UMass Lowell Brass Choir
Saturday, May 16 (morning)
- Opening and Processional: The Commonwealth Pipes & Drums
- Call to Order: Provost Joe Hartman
- Presentation of Colors and National Anthem: Led by Provost Joe Hartman; ROTC and UMass Lowell Chamber Singers
- Welcome and Formal Opening: Associate Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications Sarah Corbett
- City of Lowell Greeting: Vice Mayor Vesna Nuon
- State Introduction: Provost Joe Hartman
- Commonwealth Greeting: State Rep. Tara Hong
- Platform Recognition: Director of Athletics Lynn Coutts
- Trustee Introduction: UMass Lowell Student Trustee Abby Cooper
- Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees: Mary Burns '84
- Remarks to the Class of 2026: Chancellor Julie Chen
- Commencement Address: Madelyn Archambault '26
- Announcement ofDistinguished Student Awards: Deputy Chief Financial and Operations Officer Brian Arrigo
- Alumni Award Introduction: Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Global Engagement John Feudo
- Alumni Award Presentation: Chancellor Julie Chen to Lisa Brothers '84, '91, Retired CEO and President of Nitsch Engineering
- Honorary Degree Introduction: Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Anne Maglia
- Honorary Degree Presentation: Chancellor Julie Chen to Jack Hammond, Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General
- Additional Honorary Degrees: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Honors College Recognition: Honors College Dean Jenifer Whitten-Woodring
- Degree Presentation: Provost Joe Hartman
- Engineering Dean Susan Roberts
- Sciences Interim Dean Paul Bryce
- Health Sciences Dean Mary Gallant
- Recommendation for Conferral: Provost Joe Hartman
- Conferral of Degrees: Chancellor Julie Chen
- Closing Remarks: Provost Joe Hartman
- Recessional: UMass Lowell Brass Choir
Saturday, May 16 (afternoon)
- Processional: The Commonwealth Pipes & Drums
- Call to Order: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Presentation of Colors and National Anthem: Led by Interim Provost Melikechi; ROTC and UMass Lowell Chamber Singers
- Welcome and Formal Opening: Associate Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications Sarah Corbett
- City of Lowell Greeting: Mayor Eric Gitschier
- State Introduction: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Commonwealth Greeting: State Sen. Vanna Howard
- Platform Recognition: Director of Athletics Lynn Coutts
- Trustee Introduction: UMass Lowell Student Trustee Abby Cooper
- Greetings from the UMass Board of Trustees: Mary Burns '84
- Remarks to the Class of 2026: Chancellor Julie Chen
- Commencement Address: Nokomis Bramantecohen '26
- Announcement ofDistinguished Student Awards: Deputy Chief Financial and Operations Officer Brian Arrigo
- Alumni Recognition: Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Global Engagement John Feudo
- Honorary Degree Introduction: Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Anne Maglia
- Honorary Degree Presentation: Chancellor Julie Chen to Tim Sweeney, Chairman, President and CEO of Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service and Civic Engagement Introduction: Dean of Student Affairs & Wellness Brenda Evans
- Chancellor’s Medal for Public Service and Civic Engagement Presentation: Chancellor Julie Chen to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Executive Director Joe Hungler accepting
- Additional Honorary Degrees: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Honors College Recognition: Honors College Dean Jenifer Whitten-Woodring
- Degree Presentation: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Sue Kim
- Business Dean Bertie Greer
- Recommendation for Conferral: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Conferral of Degrees: Chancellor Julie Chen
- Closing Remarks: Interim Provost Noureddine Melikechi
- Recessional: UMass Lowell Brass Choir