Extraordinary People

Meet some of the proud supporters of UMass Dartmouth who make it possible for our students to pursue their dreams of higher education. From alumni to faculty and staff to community friends, their pride in UMass Dartmouth and desire to help students succeed is palpable.

UMassD donor and students
Donors help create a community space for military-affiliated students

UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center.
CNHS alumna
Honoring a sister, friend, and caregiver

Suzanne Rodrigues establishes a lasting legacy for her sister with a planned gift to UMass Dartmouth.
MLS students in lab
UMassD's first-year MLS and nursing scholars take a "S.T.E.P. Up"

A unique program for first-year College of Nursing and Health Sciences students pushes them to embrace their new identities as future medical professionals
Cybersecurity grant bestowed to UMassD
Prepared to protect your business

A $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant bolsters cybersecurity program, readying students to become leaders in this cutting-edge field.
Performing research on boat
Making an impact on global sustainability

Scholars and researchers at the School for Marine Science and Technology contribute to creating a sustainable seafood supply while supporting the development of renewable energy.
Scholarship student
Empowering Sarah Adjei '26: Scholarships pave the way for global education access

From Ghana to UMass Dartmouth’s Ring Road, Sarah Adjei traveled across the world to attend college with the support of scholarship donors.
Exterior of Building
Restoring a modern learning hub

The largest investment in UMass Dartmouth’s history will prepare the Arts & Sciences building to serve students for the future
Fred Lebow
Sharing the value of education

Fred Lebow ’67 leaves a legacy for College of Engineering students inspired by his passion for learning
Widline Thomas
Performing at their peak

At Tripp Athletic Center, there’s a powerful laboratory of education, community, and physical performance, where UMass Dartmouth’s student-athletes develop the skills to become not just accomplished runners, basketball players, or football players, but high-performing citizens.
Bloomberg Terminals in the Charlton College of Business
CCB is trending up

A focus on what’s needed to ensure student success powered a recent climb by the Charlton College of Business on the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of Best Undergraduate Business Programs
UMass Officials posing
Ten years of pursing justice

The newly renovated Arc of Justice Atrium at UMass Dartmouth's School of Law honors Chancellor Emerita Jean MacCormack, the late Margaret “MarDee” Xifaras, MBA ’78, and all those who worked to create an excellent, inclusive, and affordable public law school.
UMassD student Kyle Furtado
Guided by goals, fueled by ambition

Kyle Furtado ’23 is a student, a scholar, a teacher, an advisor, a technology coordinator, a web designer, and a software engineer intern. In a word, he is ambitious.