Master of Arts, UMB Class of 2018

Honored to have been chosen as the Graduate Student Speaker at yesterday’s commencement ceremonies for the UMass Boston Graduate Class of 2018. Have now earned a Master of Arts in Critical & Creative Thinking, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and as a recipient of two academic awards.

“…there comes a moment when we have to cease rehearsing for life, step into character, and be that person we’re going to be.”

Read the full Graduate Commencement Address transcript here:
https://www.umb.edu/news/detail/bobby_ricketts_address_at_umass_bostons_graduate_commencement