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U.S. Sen. Kerry Delivers 2009 Commencement Address

May 29, 2009  by Office of Communications

U.S. Senator John Kerry today delivered the principal address to 3,065 graduates at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s 41st commencement ceremonies. Kerry, a decorated war veteran who has represented Massachusetts for 25 years in the U.S. Senate, was joined by UMass Boston Chancellor J. Keith Motley and honorary degree recipients Joseph Kennedy, former U.S. Representative and founder of Citizens Energy; Sister Margaret Leonard, founder of Project Hope; and Edwin Moses, former Olympian, champion of drug-free athletics, and motivational speaker.

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Joseph Kennedy Receives Honorary Degree

May 29, 2009  by Office of Communications

The University of Massachusetts Boston today honored Citizens Energy founder, former U.S. Representative, and UMass Boston alumnus Joseph Kennedy II with the degree doctor of laws, honoris causa for his leadership and service to the community. The degree was presented at the university’s 41st commencement ceremonies. 

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