UMass Dartmouth

Alumna spotlight: Caroline Gresh Interior Architecture + Design student recognized as one of the “Top 100 Design Students” in North America.

CVPA alumna: Heather Kelly The recent grad talks about her experience as a transfer student, the success of the CVPA’s flourishing Interior Architecture + Design Program, & making Metropolis Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Design Students in North America.”

Civil engineering major: Elio Daher Elio, a transfer student from Lebanon, shares why he chose UMass Dartmouth over other universities and his experience as an intern.

Commencement spotlight: Nick Paternostro '21 Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.

Commencement spotlight: Dylan Tocci '21 Dylan, a Townsend, MA native, talks about the value of student organizations, gaining practical experience through faculty mentorship, & UMassD’s supportive community.

Commencement spotlight: Sung Ji Lee '21 Inspired to reignite her career after moving to the US from South Korea, Sung finds the ideal balance between managing family life, pursuing an MFA, & promoting her career as a textile artist.

Commencement spotlight: Valleri Rami '21 Artist Valleri Rami talks about the CVPA’s rigorous MFA program & developing her confidence through leadership roles.

Commencement spotlight: Cachelle Johnson-Lewis '21 Networking & pursuing professional development + leadership opportunities helped prepare Cachelle for her full-time position as a project/program management analyst at Dell EMC.

Alumni spotlight: Osamah (Sam) Maqsood '20 Networking, leadership roles, & the supportive UMassD community helped Osamah define his career endeavors.

Commencement spotlight: Melanie Luperon '21 Melanie, a computer engineering major, says real-world experience, collaborative research projects, & extracurricular activities prepared her for her full-time position as an analyst with Dell EMC.

Commencement spotlight: Larain Taylor ’21 Blending community service work, networking, and exposure to big business is part of Larain’s strategy for inventing her future as an entrepreneur.

Commencement spotlight: Taylor Walsh '21 The “Track Rookie of the Year “shares how serving as captain of the UMassD Cross Country and Track teams helped her realize she can accomplish any goal or dream, despite the global pandemic.

Commencement spotlight: James Tooker '21 An awe-inspiring glimpse of nature led James to create "Interspectral," a CVPA senior capstone project in which audiences of all ages can interactively explore the color spectrum.

Commencement spotlight: Brianna Johnson '21 Brianna talks about working on data-driven research projects, serving as a student director in the Honors College, & landing a full-time position as a business systems analyst at a startup company.

Commencement spotlight: William Holman '21 William, a physics major, talks about having a well-rounded academic experience due to his involvement in collaborative research projects & student organizations.

Commencement spotlight: Stephen Gacioch '21 Stephen, a civil engineering major and captain of the UMassD football team, talks about the cohesive college community, developing his leadership skills, & landing the internship that helped him define his career path.

Commencement spotlight: Sarah Dulac '21 Sarah talks about the "aha! moment" that led her to discover her passion in the male-dominated field of mechanical engineering & the role models who’ve mentored her during her time as a student at UMass Dartmouth.

Commencement spotlight: Devin Cannistraro '21 Devin talks about understanding the balance between leading and following as he prepares to enter the real world.

Commencement spotlight: Alexander Moulton '21 Alexander, a UMassD veterans assistant and former senator for the Student Government Association, discusses the importance and benefits of embracing leadership opportunities.

Dakeyla Johnson ’22: Finding a home and a voice at UMassD Discovering the Frederick Douglass Unity House opens opportunities

Commencement spotlight: Micheline Labrie Micheline Labrie '21 talks about her love for the ocean, protecting the ecosystem, & her rich academic experience as a PhD student and research assistant at the School for Marine Science & Technology.

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.