Feature stories

Larain Taylor ’20: Aspiring entrepreneur

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

Ucal Palmer '94: Spreading Corsair pride to Atlanta

Palmer joined the Alumni Association Board to make a greater impact on current students

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.

Stephanie Mireku '11: "I hope to be able to influence the next generation of UMassD alumni”

Worcester native connects success to her UMassD experience

Joe Cozzolino '87: "UMass Dartmouth was the place I wanted to support"

Engineering foundation led him to a career cutting-edge fiber optic technology

Erin Steele '20: Grateful and proud

An internship at medical device start-up, a semester abroad in Cyprus, and challenging bioengineering courses were part of her career preparation

"They are my future."

Marianne Sullivan values the future healthcare workers studying at UMassD

Elaine Varelas '79: Opening up possibilities for UMassD students

“Supporting UMassD is something we should be really proud to be able to do.”

Understanding what students need to succeed

Craig Elkins witnesses the determination of UMassD students

Tocci family builds a legacy at UMassD

Three Tocci sons look forward to successful futures

Bailey Avila ’23: DoD scholarship recipient

Bailey, who is pursuing her PhD in marine science and technology, has been awarded a multi-year Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

Abderahmane Naidjate '21: Fortune 500 intern

Being involved in a student organization for young professionals has helped Abderahmane, a computer engineering major, hone his leadership skills and land internships with two Fortune 500 companies.