Boston, MA (May 6, 2025) — UMass Boston Athletics proudly hosted the 2024-25 UMBY's on Monday evening in the Campus Center Ballroom, celebrating a year of athletic and academic achievements. The event, themed Under the Lights, was led by Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development, Matthew Taiman, with support from various campus groups.
The Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) played an integral role in organizing the evening, assisting with setup, presentation, and cleanup. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics and Recreation, Jacqueline Schuman Ed.D., and Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco addressed the student-athletes and staff, while Chris DelSordo served as the voice of the Beacons as the event's emcee.
Throughout the night, a variety of honors were awarded, including Major Awards, SAAC Superlatives, and Academic Awards. Among the top honors:
Academic excellence was also recognized, with special honors given to Robert Hjort, Nick Gualtieri, Lydia Chan, Elizabeth Roy, Shreya Saravana Rakshana, Jacob Kaminski, Jenna Fitzsimons, Cloe Kapetanakos, and Amanda Regan for their outstanding achievements in the classroom.
Gallery: (5-5-2025) 2025 UMBYs Awards
