ALANA Celebration

Integrative biology PhD student shares her humpback whale research on social media while completing National Science Foundation Fellowship

First-gen College Now student reflects on how UMass Dartmouth helped him grow into a leader and entrepreneur

Support from faculty leads accounting student to $15k scholarship

Nursing student flourishes through College Now program, learning valuable skills while pursuing her passion for global healthcare

Computer science major tackles tough questions about ethical technology in an AI-driven world.

International student double majoring in finance and economics finds a cultural community on campus and gains professional experience at her “Big Four” accounting internships

First-generation psychology student uses scholarships as stepping stones on her path to making a difference in youth mental health.

Junior chemistry major is working on solving HIV

From robotics to biodegradable plastics, Jackie Ramirez is graduating early with a wealth of experience in the lab.

College Now alum and first-generation college student finds out what he's capable of at UMassD

Honors nursing major's research exposes healthcare disparities in the U.S.

STEMming While Black secretary is set to graduate with a job offer from Dell Technologies

Political science major advances senior leadership pipeline at their Pine Street Inn Internship

Working at a camp for children and teens with diabetes impacted her career goals

Computer science major reflects on his UMassD experience, including an internship at technology company Honeywell

Double major, student-athlete, and campus leader succeeds on and off the field

First-generation and independent student finds community and support system at UMassD

Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences

First-generation college student has excelled in academics and leadership and is grateful for the "village" of supporters who played a role in her success

Networking & pursuing professional development + leadership opportunities helped prepare Cachelle for her full-time position as a project/program management analyst at Dell EMC.

Melanie, a computer engineering major, says real-world experience, collaborative research projects, & extracurricular activities prepared her for her full-time position as an analyst with Dell EMC.

Blending community service work, networking, and exposure to big business is part of Larain’s strategy for inventing her future as an entrepreneur.

Abderahmane Naidjate '21, who graduates next month with his BS in Computer Engineering, talks about how UMassD has fostered his career path and helped him segue into a full-time position as a project/program manager at Dell EMC.

Joshua supplements his studies with military service, real-world experience, and community engagement to prepare for his future as a software engineer.

Faculty mentors, community service work, and a Dell EMC workshop help Spencer find the confidence to pursue a bright future.