TIM MURPHY ’78, G’79, head football coach at Harvard University, told Springfield College graduates to “work at something that you love and makes you happy, for that is how to become successful and live a rich life.” Murphy was the featured speaker at the 126th Springfield College Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. The Wayland, Mass., resident addressed the graduates on Sunday, May 13, at the MassMutual Center.
Success is a skill and it can be learned by anyone,” said Murphy. “But having the courage to see it through is the key. The formula for success is simple, but getting there is not.” Springfield College presented an honorary doctor of Humanics degree to Murphy, who earned a bachelor of science degree in 1978 and a master of education the following year from Springfield College. He was a four-year starter on Springfield’s football team.
“The goal is the easy part, the plan takes
Springfield College Holds 126th Commencement Exercises doctor of humanics degree.
some time but it isn’t terribly difficult,” added Murphy. The Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, Murphy has led the Harvard Crimson to 10 consecutive winning seasons. Known by his peers as one of the game’s finest teachers and motivators, Murphy is in his 19th year as Harvard’s head coach and serves as president of the American Football Coaches Association.
During the ceremony, Sally Griggs, longtime community volunteer and former chair and current member of the Springfield College Board of Trustees, also received an honorary doctor of humanics degree.
On Saturday, May 12, the College held its graduate commencement ceremony on Naismith Green. Charles H. Rucks, Esq., of Springfield, a well-known community leader and executive director of Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services, was the graduate commence- ment speaker. He also received an honorary
Rucks commended master’s and doctoral degree recipients for their commitment to helping others overcome obstacles to ensure success. Rucks said, “Your purpose is to ensure that the system is fair and transparent and to challenge the unfairness. Make sure everyone has the opportunity to succeed despite obstacles and limitations.”
Rucks has committed himself to improving the quality of life in his city and its neighborhoods. In his current position, he has worked to transform distressed neighborhoods by helping to create sustainable home ownership opportunities for families. In this capacity, he was selected to represent 220 agencies nationwide as a participant at the White House Conference on Minority Homeownership held in Washington, D.C.1
To view the complete commencement photo gallery, visit
SpringfieldCollege.edu/Commencement.
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