UMass Dartmouth to Award Honorary Degrees to 3 Regional Leaders in 2026
UMass Dartmouth will bestow honorary degrees upon Richard Lafrance, Nishita Roy-Pope, and Dr. Jacqueline G. Somerville during its 2026 Doctoral Commencement ceremony on May 21st, the university announced Tuesday. Richard Lafrance, Chairman of Lafrance Hospitality, will be recognized for his decades of leadership in the New England hospitality industry. Lafrance Hospitality, founded by his parents … Read more