UMass Boston

The UMass Boston/Boston State College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony
September 19, 2025 | 5 p.m. | Campus Center, Third Floor, Ballroom
UMass Boston 




Purpose

Established in 2003, the Hall of Fame recognizes and honors former outstanding UMass Boston/Boston State College student-athletes, coaches, administrators and friends of the athletics program for their accomplishments and services to the Department of Athletics. The names and honors of the inductees will be displayed permanently in the Clark Athletic Center.

Categories
Student Athlete, Coach, Administrator/Staff, Alumnus/Contributor, Team

Eligibility
Nominees must have contributed significantly to and made an impact on, the Department of Athletics.  Consideration should also be given to an individual who has contributed to campus life and the community during and after leaving the institution.  Nominees must have attended UMass Boston/Boston State and participated in one sport for at least three seasons at the institution.  It is recommended that athletes become eligible for nomination 5 years after leaving the institution.  Athletes will have graduated from the institution and have achieved a minimum of first team all-conference.  Special consideration may be given by the committee in instances of a degree obtained at another institution.  A waiver may be given to those individuals who do not meet the above criteria.  Two thirds of the vote by the committee will be needed to obtain said waiver.  A team may be nominated for induction based on extraordinary accomplishments (i.e., NCAA Championship, ECAC Championship, Conference Championship).  It is recommended that coaches must have been a member of the UMass Boston/Boston State staff for five years or more, and are no longer coaching at UMass Boston in the sport for which they are being nominated.  Only the Vice Chancellor of Athletics may nominate contributors to or staff of the University's Athletic Department.  It is recommended that there shall be no more than six (6) inductions per year.

Nominations
Nominations shall be sought by the nomination forms listed below.  Nomination forms will be used for all qualified nominees.  Self nomination will not be accepted.  Athletic Hall of Fame nominations may be made by UMass Boston Alumni, students, faculty, staff, trustees and members of the general public.  Nominations shall be reviewed by the Hall of Fame committee.  In addition to the nomination form, please send supporting documentation including copies of newspaper clippings, documents and photos. It is the nominator's responsibility to provide all requested information by the deadline. Late or incomplete nomination forms will not be considered.

Please complete the following form to nominate former athletes, coaches, and others for induction into the Hall of Fame.
Nomination Form

Please complete the following form to nominate a team for induction into the Hall of Fame.
Nomination Form

Notification
The Vice Chancellor of Athletics and Recreation will notify the inductees.

Selection
The Governing Committee will review nominations with special attention given to balancing the eras represented as well as the variety of individuals and sports represented.  A deceased alumni, coach, administrator or player may be elected to the Hall of Fame with that individual's family member or representative eligible to accept the award.

Contact
For more information about the Hall of Fame contact Stephanie Dollar at stephanie.dollar@umb.edu