University of Massachusetts Amherst has selected Charles Walker-Hoover, a graduating undergraduate, as one of its 2026 21st Century Leaders, a distinction recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to community impact.

The Honorable Kimberly Budd, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, was presented the Degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of Massachusetts Amherst 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony prior to her delivering the Keynote Address.

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College’s Alpha Psi Sigma Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society earned top honors at both the regional and international levels this spring, culminating in one of the organization’s highest global recognitions.