Feature Stories Ryan Wallace ’06 builds more than a successful career at UMass Dartmouth Beyond being the CFO at Vineyard Offshore, Wallace is a husband, father, and friend with a profound connection to his alma mater that only keeps getting stronger. John Babbitt & family keep parents’ memory alive through scholarship The Babbitt Family established a scholarship for current students in memory of his mother & father, who served on the Board of Trustees during UMass Dartmouth’s early days as SMTI. Shaunna Lai ’05: Nursing with a blend of science and empathy When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way. Silavong Phimmasone ’19: A Jack of all trades champions versatility Former UMass Dartmouth Student Trustee and 2019 Commencement speaker “embraced the suck” to jumpstart his career and climb up the Citizens Bank food chain. Nursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Rayna Letourneau, PhD '17, RN Trailblazer in nursing workforce development UMassD’s Jan Reynolds ’82 honors parents, value of education with philanthropy After Reynolds graduated from UMass Dartmouth with her father in 1982, she maintains a special connection to their alma mater with her extensive philanthropic history. The Jadottes: Corsair Pair sends love to CCB, UMass Law students through giving After Cupid’s arrow struck these Corsairs as scholars, the Jadottes remain connected to the UMass Dartmouth and UMass Law communities through their philanthropic giving. Once College Now, always College Now: Alumni fund scholarship for students The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association established a current use scholarship for hard-working College Now students set to graduate this spring. Mary Louise Nunes ’83 and her pillars of philanthropy It was love at first ledger when Nunes began her career in the mid-1980s. Now, she instills that same love for accounting in current UMassD students with her philanthropy. Katrina Velle '12: Paying it back Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants Donors help create a community space for military-affiliated students UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center. Honoring a sister, friend, and caregiver Suzanne Rodrigues establishes a lasting legacy for her sister with a planned gift to UMass Dartmouth. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 > >> Update your info Join the Corsair Network