2015 | UMass Dartmouth

Oriane Pitah: Experience of an international education

Oriane Pitah is an international student pursuing an MBA in accounting.

With AACSB accreditation, and a host of distinctions, Charlton College of Business is a great choice for business education

Meg Cichon: Science editor at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory

Meg Cichon MA '15 uses the skills she learned in the Professional Writing Program to write for new audiences and new purposes.

Work, Serve & Internship Fair 2015 - Career Development

10 steps to career success

Staff from the Career Development Center share their top suggestions for how to achieve career success.

Dr. Craig P. O’Connell "14: Focus on shark conservation

When he’s not conducting research on shark conservation or diving with great white sharks, O’Connell focuses on youth education

Casey Snook standing beside sign, 200x200

Casey Snook: Service trip to Panama

Casey Snook '16 travelled to Valle Las Perlas, Panama, this August as part of Engineers Without Borders' ongoing project to rehabilitate the village's water distribution center.

Alumna Jacqueline Tran '15 at her white coat ceremony at UMass Medical, 2015.

From UMassD to UMass Medical

UMass Dartmouth offers several pathways to medical school and other health-related professional programs.

This We Believe--UMass Dartmouth

Program for first-year students engages them in campus values as they join the academic community

Zachary Aaronson: Professional & personal learning experience in Panama

Engineers Without Borders President Zachary Aaronson '16 traveled with the group to Panama in an ongoing effort to provide safe drinking water to the village of Valle Las Perlas.

UMassD nursing around the world

The $1.25 million gift of Rear Admiral Julia Plotnick (Ret.) to the College of Nursing focuses on research and innovative teaching methods to advance global health.

Phillip Igoe: Research in software engineering

Emmanuel R. Fernandes Jr.: Gaining professional confidence at Hasbro

This summer, Emmanuel R. Fernandes Jr. interned in the Digital Technology department at Hasbro in Pawtucket, RI.

Preparing tomorrow's engineers

Over 100 teams of middle and high school students gathered at the Tripp Athletic Center to compete in the National SeaPerch Challenge.

New research shines light on iron deficiency, overload in human body

Prof. Jing Wang: Blending tradition with innovation

Prof. Jing Wang earned the MacDowell Fellowship, one of the highest awards in the arts.

Renee Laurencelle: Running toward a career in health & nutrition

Renee Laurencelle is one of UMassD's representatives with "Run for Krystle" in the Boston Marathon.

Jacqueline Tran: UMassD's first BaccMD student to enter UMass Medical

Keneshia Estimé: Study abroad leads to self-discovery

Keneshia Estimé spent six months studying abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Aneudy N. Gonzalez: Commitment to public interest law

Aneudy Gonzalez worked at UMass Law's Immigration Law Clinic, which provides free legal services to immigrants.

Sara Mycock Cederholm: Exploring the intersection of law & public education

Following the bar exam, Sara Cederholm JD '15 will begin work as a law clerk at the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

Sapna Jawid Piracha: Big data, philanthropy & travel

Sapna Piracha became Pakistan’s only female to sit on a panel of design engineers for the construction of the Gandhara International Airport, which upon completion will be one of the world’s largest airports.

Heather Fatcheric: One of 29 Who Shine

Heather Fatcheric was recognized as one of "29 Who Shine," an elite group of students representing the Commonwealth's 29 public colleges and universities. She also received UMass Dartmouth's Lamar E. McClinton Student Leadership award and was named a "Pillar of the Community."

Alyssa Foley: Social media internship & a promising future

Alyssa Foley held an internship with the university's Marketing and Public Affairs departments.

Zachary Kowzic: Tangible experience in social media marketing

Zachary Kowzic held an internship with the university's Marketing and Public Affairs departments.

Shravani Kakarla: Researching biofuel & bio-manufacturing

Part of the first UMassD class to graduate with a major in bioengineering, Shravani Kakarla researched biofuel and bio-manufacturing.

Jordan McDonald: Education is the key to success

Tejendra Patel: Internships are crucial for success

Tejendra Patel held internships with Nextdrift Technologies and Akamai Technologies.

Jillian Bolinger: Researching exploding stars

Jillian Bolinger's research on supernovae earned her a spot at the 2014 "Posters on the Hill" event in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research.

WecJeannie Emmanuel: Research on cross-cultural emotional perception

Nicholas Phillips: Growing bacteria to make bio-plastics

David Burr: Observation and identity in art

Using various media and formats, David explored different modes of observation and identity.

Matthew Crossman: Research on cybersecurity

Brittany Raposa: Health law & healthcare policy

Brittany Raposa plans to practice in family law or health and social policy law.

Genesis Barrientos: Outstanding peer health educator

Genesis Barrientos received an Outstanding Student Award from the National BACCHUS Network for her work in peer health education

Ryan Carey: Nurse on a cardiothoracic intensive care unit

As part of his Community/Public Health Nursing clinical experience, Ryan Carey participated in service trips to Haiti.

Samantha Smith: Biology major planning a career in opthalmology

For her Endeavor Scholar service project, Samantha Smith spent a week in Ghana working with Unite for Sight.

Matthew DaCosta: Holistic approach to healthcare

Ana Paula Krelling: first PhD graduate of SMAST & IOUSP

Ana Paula Krelling is the first first dual-degree Ph.D. graduate of UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science (SMAST) and the University of São Paulo Institute of Oceanography (IOUSP).

Carolyn McQillan '15, Graphic Design, internships & graphic designer position at Liberty Mutual

Carolyn McQuillan '15: Internship in graphic design

Carolyn McQuillan worked two summers as a graphic design intern for Liberty Mutual Insurance's Web & Communications team.

Aubrie Brault: Internship at the Zeiterion Theater

Aubrie Brault balanced a double major with internships, community service, and a position as an Admissions Ambassador.

Christopher Crogan: Computational theory and the mind

Christopher Crogan's research, "Mind's Brains and Robots: Towards a Computational Theory of Semantics," focuses on the human mind.

Carlos Colon: Understanding the roots of terrorism

Carlos Colon's research with the UMass Drone project led to internships with the International Center for Terrorism Studies and the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism.

Kiley Alpaugh: Embracing new experiences

Kiley Alpaugh won the Margaret Mullaney Panos Honors Essay Contest and was awarded third place in UMassD's "Three-Minute Thesis" competition for her Honors Thesis Project: "The Impact of Therapy Dogs on College Students’ Stress Levels."