Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates!
Undergraduate Commencement
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
MassMutual Center
Graduate Commencement
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
MassMutual Center
Celebrate our Golden Bear graduates as they receive their degrees at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. Ceremony Information
Degrees conferred for our Master's programs, plus programs in the School of Law and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Ceremony Information
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Western New England University will welcome two accomplished leaders in public service and business as keynote speakers for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the National Hockey League Players' Association and former U.S. Secretary of Labor, will return to campus to address undergraduate graduates, fulfilling a prior commitment to the University community. Sheryl McQuade, Regional President of TD Bank’s New England Metro, will deliver the graduate Commencement address, bringing decades of leadership experience across the financial services industry.
Together, their perspectives reflect the University’s commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to lead, adapt, and make meaningful contributions across industries and communities.
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