Features
Thomas Castillo ’21, MBA ’24: Blue & gold ties that last a lifetime
Starting as a student, Castillo’s relationship with UMass Dartmouth grew to include his role as an admissions counselor & his contributions as a member of the Alumni Association.
Meet Dean Madan Annavarjula
Charlton College of Business Dean sees a treasure trove of opportunities for UMassD students
Steven Giesta '12, '24: Master of Business Administration
Fall River native opens doors for his career with an MBA from UMassD
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.
Jordan Tavares '24: Honors marketing major unexpectedly finds his career in green sector
Internship in offshore wind industry and work in sustainability led to job with Energy New England
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.
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.
Devon Zapor '24: Event management
Management student builds experience toward dream job
UMassD’s Rita Wang ’09 makes family her priority as a versatile professional
Even as her life’s priorities shifted, Wang’s human resources management degree gave her a particular set of adaptive skills that allowed her to succeed, from consulting to higher education.
Jeevan Teja Araveti '24: Master of finance
Quantitative finance MS student makes the most of investment in education
First-gen alumna Claudia Torres ’19, MBA ’20 leaves audit trail of success at UMassD
As the first in her family to attend college, Torres seized leadership opportunities at UMass Dartmouth that transformed her into the professional leader she was destined to be.
Meet the Big Data Club
The Big Data Club at UMassD invites students to explore the world through the lens of data
Christian Augat '25: Making your own community
Human resources management major founds, manages growing Esports club
UMass Dartmouth welcomes class of high achievers: Why the region’s top-ranked students chose UMassD
The class of 2027 includes students who graduated at the top of their high school class. Here's what they hope to achieve over the next 4 years.
Widline Thomas '24: Busy season
Double major, student-athlete, and campus leader succeeds on and off the field
Adriana Lebreault '23: Overcoming adversity
First-generation and independent student finds community and support system at UMassD
UMassD students' studies abroad
Sixty-seven students visited 15 countries, four continents, and the North Pole during 2022-23 academic year
Capri McLucas '23: A meaningful experience
Accounting and MBA 4+1 student made the most of her time on campus
Rahul Chaube '23: On the forefront of tech
MSTM student credits faculty support for comprehensive education
Illustration major Emily Fontes '23 creates a pitch deck for children's TV show for Honors College APEX project
Also doubled minored in Business Administration and Art History
Kenny Duong '22, '23: Becoming a leader
MIS alumnus and MSTM student is well-positioned for a career as a leader
Peter de Silva '84 shares leadership lessons
After a 35-year career in financial services, de Silva shares his guiding principles in his book, "Taking Stock"
The Charlton Women in Business
Student-run club prompts networking for the advancement of women in the workplace
Jess Buchanan '23: Gaining confidence
Senior marketing major credits on-campus job in developing business acumen
Adam Horowitz '23: A dream internship
Senior marketing major and baseball player confirms passion for coaching in Cape Cod League internship
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
Joshua Keith '23, '24: Getting involved
Transfer accounting major and MBA student opens doors for himself through involvement in campus clubs and jobs
Gamaliel Daffeed Janvier '23: Internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers led to job offer
Honors College graduate and Chancellor’s List scholar hopes to create more opportunities in his native Haiti
Nic Higgins '21, '23: Helping others for a living
MBA student finds his passion for connecting job seekers to careers
Sandy McConnell '97: Canine Corsair trainer
Veteran, entrepreneur, and Charlton College of Business alum teaches dogs to positively impact human lives
Students return to UMassD after summer study abroad
Seven students recount their experiences in Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain
Student Veteran Spotlight: Seán O’Dwyer ’23
Seán O’Dwyer ’23, Irish Naval Reservist and University of Limerick (Ireland) student studying abroad at UMassD, discusses his time here in the United States.
Anael Laguerre '22: Stepping out of my comfort zone
Senior marketing major in the Charlton College of Business
Marcus Azor '22: Hard work pays off
Senior Management Information Systems major and captain of the men’s basketball team.
Edward Lundy '22: On the right track
Senior marketing major, management minor, class president, track and field captain, and student-employee is well-prepared for life after graduation
Jayden Betances '22: Expanding your pathways
Senior management major gained income, credit, and experience in his real estate internship
Giovana Silveira '21: Adaptability
Recent Charlton College of Business grad thrives in ever-changing environments
Narcisse Kunda '22: A natural leader
Between two majors, eight clubs, and six jobs and internships, Narcisse Kunda has made the most of his college experience.
Osamah (Sam) Maqsood '20: Building a network
Networking, leadership roles, & the supportive UMassD community helped Osamah define his career endeavors.
Larain Taylor ’21: An entrepreneurial mind
Blending community service work, networking, and exposure to big business is part of Larain’s strategy for inventing her future as an entrepreneur.
Jared Bucci '10: Seizing opportunities
Bucci leveraged his experience in brand marketing and retail search management to help his customers navigate Amazon Marketplace
Spencer Berryman ’21: The art of communication
Faculty mentors, community service work, and a Dell EMC workshop help Spencer find the confidence to pursue a bright future.
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.
Ike Nzerem '19: Senior associate
Faculty mentorship and internships prepared Ike for a full-time accounting position with State Street Corp.