This is an annual faculty lecture; each year at commencement, the University of Massachusetts Boston presents the Chancellor's Awards for Distinguished Scholarship, Service and Teaching to faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in these areas. The awardees are invited to address the University community at this lecture to share reflections on the award and their work at UMass Boston. This lecture will honor the award winners who were named during the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies.
2026 Chancellor's Distinguished Faculty Award Recipients
Steve Ackerman, Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Teaching
Neal Bruss, Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Service
Werner Kunz, Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Scholarship
Sharon Lamb, Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Scholarship