UMass Dartmouth

Ambition. Inspiration. Success.

Stories that celebrate the UMass Dartmouth spirit of achievement.

Commencement spotlight: Robert Wildermuth PhD candidate Robert Wildermuth, talks about his interests in conservation, experiences as a student at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology, & his plans for the future.

Grace Perry ’20: On the forefront of science Perry joins the world's best researchers at a Harvard Medical School lab

Hannah Gadbois '16: The value of faculty mentorship Hannah, who earned her degree in Art History, talks about CVPA’s supportive community of professors, academic excellence, and career preparation.

Amana Khatib '21 Ready to make an impact as a nurse

Katelin Harlow ’21 Gained inside knowledge tracking COVID-19 in her biology course

Owen Tower ‘20: Ambitious scholar Owen, who earned his degree in physics at UMassD, attributes faculty mentorship and internships with helping him segue into a PhD program at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Joshua Depina '21: Integrating service & learning Joshua supplements his studies with military service, real-world experience, and community engagement to prepare for his future as a software engineer.

VideoShannon Kennedy ‘23: Engineering mentee The Women in Engineering Peer Mentoring Program preps Shannon, a first-year student, for early career success.

Spencer Berryman ’21: Aspiring marketing manager Faculty mentors, community service work, and a Dell EMC workshop help Spencer find the confidence to pursue a bright future in the field of marketing.

Larain Taylor ’20: Aspiring entrepreneur Blending community service work, networking, and exposure to big business is part of Larain’s strategy for inventing her future as an entrepreneur.

Ian Mwalago '22: Changing the faces of tech Ian Mwalago shares how finding an on-campus mentor and participating in the UMassD/Dell-EMC "Changing the Faces of Technology STEM Leadership" collaboration has positioned him for success.

Bailey Avila ’23: DoD scholarship recipient Bailey, who is pursuing her PhD in marine science and technology, has been awarded a multi-year Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.