Feature stories

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.

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.

Antz-Lee Francois '22: Preparing to lead Engaging in research activities, pursuing leadership roles, & gaining real-world experience are just a few of the ways Francois chose to set the course for his career path.

Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.

Guy Caseneuve '22: Inventing his future An academically rich program, a strong sense of community, & affordability led Guy to apply to UMassD as a first step toward building his dream career in the field of computer science.