Inspiring Stories | Access to Excellence Fundraiser | UMass Dartmouth

Every annual gift has an impact on the students, faculty, staff, and families of UMass Dartmouth. Read some of the inspiring stories around campus.

Dakeyla Johnson ’22: Finding a home and a voice at UMassD
Discovering the Frederick Douglass Unity House opens opportunities
Prepared to answer the call
Graduates of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences—including the newest nurses from the Class of 2020—were among the health care professionals who answered the call to care for patients fighting COVID-19.
Grace Perry ’20: On the forefront of science
Perry joins the world's best researchers at a Harvard Medical School lab
Preserving Portuguese culture at UMassD
The generosity of several donors brings the rich history of the Portuguese to life at UMass Dartmouth
Amana Khatib '21
Ready to make an impact as a nurse
Katelin Harlow ’21
Gained inside knowledge tracking COVID-19 in her biology course
"They are my future."
Marianne Sullivan values the future healthcare workers studying at UMassD
Erin Steele '20: Grateful and proud
An internship at medical device start-up, a semester abroad in Cyprus, and challenging bioengineering courses were part of her career preparation
Understanding what students need to succeed
Craig Elkins witnesses the determination of UMassD students
Tocci family builds a legacy at UMassD
Three Tocci sons look forward to successful futures
Supporting future electrical engineers
John Freeman ’58 and Sakiynah Howard ’20