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Cheyenne Amaral pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library
Cheyenne Amaral '23: Problem-solving

Interior architecture + design major is well-equipped for a career in interior design
Rousseau at UMassD
Craig Rousseau ’93: A comic book artist explores his potential at UMassD

Renowned illustrator Rousseau left UMass Dartmouth feeling more prepared than ever to face an evolving arts industry.
Grechel Rosado '20 at Waterfire Arts Center
Grechel Rosado '20 finds home away from home at UMassD

From printmaking to art program management, Rosado remains inspired by her strong UMassD roots that taught her the true meaning of community.
Student sitting on steps in Library
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
Bronwyn Pearson
Bronwyn Pearson '24: Music education

Junior music major and incumbent pep band president gains real-world experience studying her passion
Heather Vangjeli self portrait
Heather Vangjeli

Art + Design: Illustration | Graphic Design Minor

Bianca Laslo self portrait
Bianca Laslo

Art + Design: Illustration
Angela Rosa self portrait
Angela Rosa

Art + Design: Illustration
Maranda St. Martin
Maranda St. Martin

Art + Design : Illustration
Worthington E. Dennis self portrait
Worthington E. Dennis

Art + Design: Illustration

Cade Hanley '24, poses at the hockey team's media shoot before the 2022-23 season.
Cade Hanley '24: Artist-Student-Athlete

Montana native, art education major, and captain of the Corsair hockey team calls UMassD the perfect fit
Senior Interior Architecture & Design major Kassidey Star
Kassidey Star '23: An award-winning designer

Senior interior architecture and design major believes she was meant for IAD program