Commencement Spotlights
Candice Darteh '25: Possibilities through perseverance
Nursing student flourishes through College Now program, learning valuable skills while pursuing her passion for global healthcare.
Alexis Medeiros '25: A real engineer
Mechanical engineering major and first-generation college student Alexis Medeiros discovered a love for research and a community of women in STEM at UMassD.
Aaliyah Encarnacion '25: Advocating for justice and empathy
Crime and justice studies and philosophy dual major begins her path towards becoming a defense attorney through internships and on-campus advocacy
Leandro Neves ’25: Wired for success at UMass Dartmouth
Scholarships are the key that unlocked Neves' potential, empowering him to pursue his passion for robotics and pave the way for his future in electrical engineering.
Adwita Saxena '25: Building foundations and creating community
International student double majoring in finance and economics finds a cultural community on campus and gains professional experience at her “Big Four” accounting internships
Adrianna Pacheco '22, JD '25: A "UMass lifer" through and through
Scholarship support turned the tide for this current Law student, giving her the resources needed to succeed.
James Bonnell '25: Career-ready
Through research, internships, and campus clubs, Bonnell is gaining valuable industry experience and building a strong foundation for a future in the defense sector.
Bee Greenberg '25: Role models in action
Star-runner and computer scientist Bee Greenberg found community and a role model at UMassD. Now, Greenberg aims to fill that role for other women and LGBTQ+ people in STEM.
Naomi Mwangi ’25: Scholarships nurture dreams
First-generation psychology student uses scholarships as stepping stones on her path to making a difference in youth mental health.
Linh Dan Nguyen '25: Changing the world
Junior chemistry major is working on solving HIV
Apeksha Prasai '25: Embracing change
Junior interior architecture and design major hopes to make home country more accessible
Monika Kristjánsdóttir '25: Making an impact
First-generation international honors student-athlete uses talents and passions to make a difference
Christian Augat '25: Making your own community
Human resources management major founds, manages growing Esports club
Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Future prosecutor
Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for a career in criminal prosecution
Melanie Veilleux '24: Graphic designer
Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences
Colin Soares '24: Aspiring pediatrician
Medical laboratory science major is prepared for work at one of the nation's top children's hospitals before applying to medical school
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
Shawn Koohy '24: Opportunities in research
Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career
Jeremie Rogers, JD '24: Police officer earns law degree and plans to work with youth
Part-time law student is grateful for the support of the UMass Law community as he commuted from Martha's Vineyard
William Tuttle '24: Mentor, football player, and future nurse
UMassD experiences developed a future leader
Natalia Vargas, JD '24: UMass Law Commencement Speaker reaches lifelong dream
Builds a new community more than 1,000 miles from home
Jacqueline Ramirez '24: On the fast track
From robotics to biodegradable plastics, Jackie Ramirez is graduating early with a wealth of experience in the lab.
Clivens Joseph '24, '25: Charged with creativity, grounded in excellence
College Now alum and first-generation college student finds out what he's capable of at UMassD
Olivia Munyambu '24: Researching the mental health of UMassD students of the African diaspora
Honors nursing major's research exposes healthcare disparities in the U.S.
Matthew Gruneberg, JD candidate '24: From draftsman and illustrator to lawyer
After making a career change, Gruneberg says law is "what I was meant to do"
Seth Shea '24: Lobsterman turned environmental engineer
Civil and environmental engineering student says experience as a lobsterman inspired his interest in environmental resources.
Grace St. Urbain, JD candidate '24: UMass Law Student Bar Association (SBA) president answers call to service
Public Interest Law Fellow strives to Pursue Justice
McCord Murray '24: The science of math
Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential
Ashlee Shuemaker '24: From intern to inspiration
STEMming While Black secretary is set to graduate with a job offer from Dell Technologies
Christopher Brunette '24, '25: Never stop asking "why?"
Electrical and computer engineering student says curiosity is what makes him an engineer
Kevin Valentine '24: Nursing major finds his calling
A team player, he plans to become an operating room nurse
Olivia Collins: Developing a laser light technique to detect early cancer
In memory of her mom, Honors bioengineering major hopes her research will contribute to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer
Zoi Burns '24: DEI is her "heart and soul"
Political science major advances senior leadership pipeline at their Pine Street Inn Internship
Paige Bernier '24: Research success for this nursing major
Third-generation Corsair is the 5th member of her family to attend UMass Dartmouth
Devon Zapor '24: Event management
Management student builds experience toward dream job
Queyka "Kayeekuh" SaintLouis '24: First-generation nursing major aspires to become a nurse educator
Working at a camp for children and teens with diabetes impacted her career goals
Christian Fall '24: An electrical engineer en route to medical school
Electrical engineer and entrepreneur is the first undergraduate SMART Scholar at UMassD
Percy Mason Williams '24: A sense of belonging
Computer science major reflects on his UMassD experience, including an internship at technology company Honeywell
Alejandra PonceLopez '24: Bringing compassion to medicine
Inspired by her undergraduate research, Honors psychology major and first-generation college student hopes to earn a medical and PhD degree
Jeevan Teja Araveti '24: Master of finance
Quantitative finance MS student makes the most of investment in education
Nicole Kach '24: Advocating for others
Political science major finds academic and professional passion by getting involved on campus
Anna Balkus '24: Studying the mental health impact of our environment
Soccer captain and Honors College biology major aims for a career in environmental conservation
Nathan Upchurch '24, '26: 3+3 with UMass Law
UMassD senior & UMass Law 1L fast-tracks his way to a career in public service
Gabriella Monico '24: Rewriting the rules
Mechanical engineering major carves out a career path combining her talents and interests.
Kamryn Kobel '24: Prepared for anything
English major builds diverse résumé in English literature and communication
Pushkar Bhatia '24: A global citizen
Junior healthcare services administration student returns from study abroad in Germany
Bronwyn Pearson '24: Music education
Junior music major and incumbent pep band president gains real-world experience studying her passion
Widline Thomas '24: Busy season
Double major, student-athlete, and campus leader succeeds on and off the field
Stephannie Marie Vallee '24: Pathway to success
Animation and game arts major with illustration and graphic design minors finds faculty support in career plan shift
Cade Hanley '24: Artist-Student-Athlete
Montana native, art education major, and captain of the Corsair hockey team calls UMassD the perfect fit
Adriana Lebreault '23: Overcoming adversity
First-generation and independent student finds community and support system at UMassD
Trinity Faith Esposito '23: Stories behind her patients
Honors College nursing major wrote a booklet of stories about her clinical experiences with patients
Jacqueline Horgan '23, '24: A multi-talented engineer
Jacqueline Horgan is a bioengineer, cheerleading captain, volunteer tutor, and Honors College student.
Emily Brawley '23: Research presented at major nursing conference will be published in top-ranked nursing journal
Honors nursing major researched knowledge and use of oral contraceptives among college-aged women
From kindergarten through nursing school, the Michaud cousins have supported each other
Both graduated from UMass Dartmouth’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences and will pursue separate careers in nursing
Capri McLucas '23: A meaningful experience
Accounting and MBA 4+1 student made the most of her time on campus
Taonga Horace '23: Clinical microbiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital
Medical laboratory science major and native of Zambia plans to attend medical school and specialize in infectious diseases
Melody Veldorale '22, '23: Corsairs get dream jobs
Civil and environmental engineering major Melody Veldorale '22, '23 is among the UMass Dartmouth graduates who walked across the commencement stage with a job offer already secured.
Andrea Pires '23: Finding treatments
Senior biology major gains valuable experience and network through undergraduate research
Maxwell White '23: Leadership
Senior political science major and campus trustee will attend law school after graduation
Chris Peter '89, '92, '18, '23: Mission-driven
Chris Peter '23, Assistant Director of the STEM Learning Lab and Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology MS graduate is driven by passion and purpose.
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
Christina Hart '23: Hands-on learning
Christina Hart '23 puts her engineering knowledge to work solving real-world problems.
Henrique Melo '23: Keys to success
Senior history major finds his stride with help of College Now program
Katherine McCormick, JD ’23 aspires to pursue justice for America’s workers
McCormick has taught elementary school in Bangkok and excelled in the recent ABA Client Counseling Competition
Anne Jean '23: College Now program provided foundation for her success
Nursing major and Commencement Speaker hopes to open a women’s birthing center in her native country of Haiti
Kathryn Grande '23: Comeback Corsair
English major finds sense of confidence and success in online return to UMassD
Viktoriya Balabanova '23: Seizing opportunities
Physics major Viktoriya Balabanova has earned multiple competitive research opportunities and compiled an impressive record of accomplishments, all while raising a family.
Jillian Brooke Rush ’23: A future in hospice nursing
Nursing student enjoys comforting and caring for patients and families in transition
Kenny Duong '22, '23: Becoming a leader
MIS alumnus and MSTM student is well-positioned for a career as a leader
Emily Dillan, JD ’23: Pursuing justice for survivors of domestic violence
Cause is a personal one for Dillan, who says “every survivor’s justice is my own”
UMass Law’s Janay Davidson, JD candidate '23 is ready for work as a New York City public defender
UMass Law experiences prepared Davidson for litigation position after graduation
John Lucas Guimaraes '23: Engineering a more inclusive world
Civil engineering student Joao “John” Lucas Coelho Guimaraes is a leader with a passion for public service.
Tajaun Francis '23: Growing his passion for pathology and lab medicine
Following an internship at the Mayo Clinic, MLS major fosters his confidence and leadership
Luca McGinnis '23: Fishing for answers
Luca McGinnis ‘23 is a graduate student and researcher motivated by a love of the ocean and a desire to make a difference.
Ghenwa Elkhoury '21, '23: Plain language
Lebanese transfer student overcomes adversity and completes two degrees in four years
Mckenzie Ferrari '23: Reaching for the (exploding) stars
Physics major Mckenzie Ferrari is poised to join the next generation of leaders in astrophysics research.
Catching Up with Logan Cabral '22, '23
Logan Cabral, a member of UMass Dartmouth’s first Physics BS/MS cohort, says UMassD gave him every tool he needed to reach even the most ambitious goals.
Jess Buchanan '23: Gaining confidence
Senior marketing major credits on-campus job in developing business acumen
Kassidey Star '23: An award-winning designer
Senior interior architecture and design major believes she was meant for IAD program
Gabriel Johnson '24: Making a difference
Health & society major finds passion working towards a future that benefits all
Adam Horowitz '23: A dream internship
Senior marketing major and baseball player confirms passion for coaching in Cape Cod League internship
Cameron McAlpine '23: Embracing leadership opportunities
Computer Science major Cameron McAlpine says that getting involved on campus opened up a world of possibilities for him. Now, he looks ahead to what’s possible in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Kayla Rausch '23: Practical experiences
Senior art history major grows personally and professionally through research
Joshua Keith '23, '24: Getting involved
Transfer accounting major and MBA student opens doors for himself through involvement in campus clubs and jobs
Shayne Velho '23: Unlimited possibilities
Senior chemistry major gains valuable experience as undergraduate research assistant
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
Evan Grant '23: Using creativity to solve problems
Senior graphic design major develops experience in the classroom, research, and the field
Nic Higgins '21, '23: Helping others for a living
MBA student finds his passion for connecting job seekers to careers
Daniela Tishchenko '23: Invaluable experience
Senior interior architecture and design major boasts extensive internship, service-learning, and club experience
Paige Riley '23: Twice the opportunities
Nursing major complements her healthcare skillset with a minor in Spanish
Efe Oboh-Idahosa '23: Interning for the U.S. Senate
Political science major completes highly coveted internship in M.A. Senator Elizabeth Warren's office
Mekhi Geter '22: Soldier-student-athlete
Senior crime and justice studies major, National Guard soldier, and two-time captain of the UMassD football team
Salvador Balkus '22: A data-driven mindset
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship recipient discusses gaining the computational skills and independent scholarly thinking necessary to excel in his field of choice.
Logan Ward '22: Finding support
Senior illustration major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Katelyn Fisher, JD '22: At the intersection of law and science
Lead Editor for UMass Law Review and intern at the MA Supreme Judicial Court plans a career in health law
Carissa Keung ’22: Committed to service
As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.
Logan Cabral '22: The UMassD community
Logan, a physics major who transferred from Bristol Community College, talks about UMassD's nurturing community, faculty mentorship, & peer-to-peer academic support.
Busola Awobode '22: Seizing opportunities
Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences
Jacob Athamni ’22: Medical detective plans to work in infectious disease control
Medical Laboratory Science major will work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after graduation