University of Massachusetts Dartmouth commencement speaker Robert Hale Jr. gave the 2024 class $1,000 each. Hale is the founder of Granite Telecommunications and co-owner of the Boston Celtics. He was the final speaker at the graduation ceremony Thursday, amid rainy conditions. In his speech, Hale shared his financial hardships, including bankrupting his company to the … Continue reading Commencement speaker gives UMass Dartmouth graduates $1,000 each