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  • Tianna Edwards UMassD internship spotlight
    Tianna Edwards '18: Internships with a focus on medical research

    Tianna shared her experiences and advice at an Internship Showcase sponsored by the Career Development Center

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    Jerry Laakso '18: Recruited from Finland to play Corsairs hockey

    Mixing hockey with studies in entrepreneurship and small business

  • Shelby Quill: Dual major in digital media and graphic design

    Inspired by her love of video games, Shelby Quill '18 hopes to create art in the gaming industry.

  • Jarell Samuel
    Jarell Samuel: Preparing for a career as a microbiologist or genetic counselor

    Jarell Samuel '18 chose to major in MLS to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a scientist.

  • Tia Martineau: Theoretical cosmologies, dark matter & design

    Combining her interests in physics and art, Tia Martineau '18 designed the mural for Prof. Khanna's supercomputer trailer.

  • Shaad Mahmud: PhD in Computer & Electrical Engineering
    Shaad Mahmud: PhD in Computer & Electrical Engineering

    Shaad Mahmud PhD '18 won first place at the Sigma Xi research exhibition for his research on a portable NICU for premature infants.

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    Rachael Buchanan: Goal of bringing healthcare to developing nations

    After gaining lab experience as an MLS major, Rachael Buchanan '18 is focusing on the healthcare side of lab medicine.

  • Isabel Saavedra, JD '14, UMass Law
    Pursuing justice for those without a voice

    Acting on her passion for immigration law, Isabel Saavedra, JD ’14 has worked with detainees at the U.S. border with Mexico.

  • headshot of professional writing alumna
    Master of Professional Writing offers broad curriculum that helps bridge the gap between science and communications

    UMass Dartmouth’s Master of Professional Writing Program (MPW) helped Meg Cichon further her writing career and network in the science and university communities.

  • Nursing students with Prof Maryellen Brisbois at the New Bedford Boys & Girls Club
    Caring on a global scale

    The College of Nursing's Global Health Collaborative is changing lives and communities on the international, national, and local levels.

  • Inside-Out - Service Learning - Students learn side-by-side with Bristol County House of Corrections inmates.
    Service-learning: challenging students to view themselves and others from a new perspective

    An extensive number of service-learning offerings connect coursework with community assistance.

  • Tia Maria’s European Café in downtown New Bedford
    Dining destination: Tia Maria's European Café in New Bedford

    Jessica Coelho '06 established her popular downtown restaurant in 2013.

  • Pamela Karimi, Art History, College of Visual and Performing Arts
    Black spaces matter in New Bedford's history

    Art history professor Pamela Karimi is working with others to tell the story of abolitionist New Bedford.

  • Alison Wells: Art influenced by New Bedford's culture & community

    Alison Wells, MFA '07 set her roots in downtown New Bedford, recently named a "Top 10 Creative City."

  • Corsairs football helmet close-up
    Textiles blunt concussions

    Researchers are using an old textile manufacturing method to produce a new protection against concussions.

  • Alumna begins volunteer work with the Peace Corps

    Meaghan Koudelka ’16 joined the Peace Corps and is stationed in Ouarzazate, Morocco as a Youth Development Volunteer.

  • SMAST's Annie Bourbonnais received a National Science Foundation grant to study nitrous oxide cycling in the Western Arctic Ocean.
    NSF grant supports study of nitrous oxide cycling

    SMAST's Annie Bourbonnais received a National Science Foundation grant for her study of nitrous oxide cycling in the Western Arctic Ocean.

  • Massachusetts oyster bed in a Fish & Wildlife Preserve
    Oysters cleanse water of nitrogen

    Researchers are testing whether oyster clusters can reduce nitrogen levels that destroy fish habitats.

  • Investigating microbial life in Iceland: students collecting samples on the shore
    Exploring microbial life in Iceland

    Last summer, UMassD students spent two weeks investigating microbial life in Iceland.

  • Jamie Losanno
    Jamie Losanno: Marketing internship at Dell

    After attending a UMassD career fair, Jamie Losanno '17 interned at Dell/EMC.

  • UMass Dartmouth welcomes Pedro Pires, President Emeritus of Cape Verde

    Pires served as the country's first prime minister prior to his presidency and is celebrated for his role in making Cape Verde a “model of democracy, stability, and increased prosperity."

  • Professional headshot of Imad
    Imad Jbara '17: An Author and College Student

    Imad Jbara, a senior psychology major, felt he had something to say, and he found a unique way to say it.

  • SGA - Student Government Association
    Shake The Ship: Dec. 6, 5-7:30pm

    Shake The Ship gives students a voice in the changes they’d like to see on campus.

  • Ashley Gelin at Akamai internship
    Ashley Gelin '17: Internship at Akamai Technologies

    After completing internships at Akamai Technologies and LifeWork Search, Ashley Gelin '17 has a better understanding of the type of career she wants.

  • Adrien Mercier: Degree in Art History led to position as gallery director

    Hera Gallery director Adrien Mercier '15 says his CVPA classes prepared him for a successful career.

  • Gratitude Day 2016 - thank you cookie
    International Gratitude Day: a day to thank on-campus donors

    Arnie the Corsair joined students in thanking faculty and staff for their donations

  • Move-in day 2016 with Arnie
    Welcome, Class of 2020

    UMass Dartmouth welcomed its newest Corsairs this week, as they moved into residence halls, gathered for Convocation, and began classes.

  • Accessibility Awareness Week 2016
    Accessibility Awareness Week 2016

    An opportunity to highlight UMassD’s current progress and future opportunities around accessibility issues.

  • Carly rousseau in her cap and gown
    Carly Rousseau '14 earns Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Greece

    Carly Rousseau ’14 is an experienced traveler who studied abroad during her undergraduate years, and recently she earned a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship for the next academic year.

  • AfterMath Symposium 2016

    The AfterMath Symposium connects mathematics alumni with current students.

  • Art All State 2016
    Art All-State provides a glimpse of life as a practicing artist

    CVPA welcomed 145 of the state's most creative high school students for a weekend of intensive art-making.

  • Emily Moreau
    Emily Moreau '17: Research on UMassD architecture

    After learning about perspective in her media techniques class, Emily Moreau '17 is pursuing an independent study of architecture.

  • Alternative spring break 2016

    Supported by the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, UMassD students spent spring break helping communities in Guatemala, North Carolina, and on the SouthCoast.

  • Christian Petitpas sampling Buzzards Bay water
    Tracking evidence of a changing climate

    UMass Dartmouth puts policy and science into action

  • Recycle, resell, and redistribute

    The New2U Program collected 6,000 pounds of clothing, two 40-foot trailers full of household goods, and 27 shopping carts full of food.

  • Greener by Degree: Minor in Sustainability

    Established in 2008, the Sustainability minor is the University’s largest and fastest growing minor.

  • Designing for Industry: CVPA’s new Innovation Learning Collaborative

    The addition of the Innovation Learning Collaborative at the Star Store campus created more 3D fabrication options for CVPA students.

  • Prof. Nancy OConnor w. student
    Undergraduates conduct marine research in new summer program

    A National Science Foundation grant will provide hands-on research opportunities to students interested in marine biology, fisheries oceanography, and estuarine and ocean science.

  • Brittany Doherty: Career in sustainable business

    Brittany Doherty '14 credits her leadership experience at UMassD for her success in the business world.

  • Nikhila Vijaybhaskar
    Alumna joins Akamai Technologies

    For Nikhila Vijaybhaskar, joining the Master in Professional Writing program was absolutely the right move. It led to her dream job.

  • Ellisha Alexina '11
    Ellisha Alexina: Designing success

    Ellisha Alexina '11 built her fabric business around a technique she invented during her senior year at UMassD.

  • Jacob Vaillancourt: At the hub of waste management solutions

    Jacob Vaillancourt '12 co-founded technology and waste management company Waste Hub to create a sustainable future.

  • Paul Duarte
    MPW alum uses flexible skills to transition into financial service industry

    Paul Duarte joins Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. as a Knowledge Coordinator

  • Master in Professional Writing alumna earns full-time position at major corporation

    Kathleen Landers knew she wanted to advance and improve her writing style before she went into the workforce.

  • Ryan Arsenault UMass Law
    Ryan Arsenault: Law school was a "natural choice"

    Noticing that many veterans had "fallen through the cracks," Ryan Arsenault JD '16 attended law school with the goal of practicing veterans law.

  • Elizabeth Janson
    Elizabeth Janson: PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy

    Elizabeth Janson PhD '16 is committed to transforming public education and providing youth with the resources they need.

  • Tayla Vincent
    Tayla Vincent: President of the Student Government Association

    Tayla Vincent '16 developed UMassD's Shake the Ship open forum for students.

  • Bethany Phillips
    Bethany Phillips: Mission trip to Haiti

    Bethany Phillips '16 traveled to Haiti as part of the College of Nursing's Community Health Nursing course.

  • Chris LaPorte
    Chris LaPorte: Commitment to service

    Chris LaPorte '16 hopes to bring change to the world through a commitment to service.

  • Marissa Matton
    Marissa Matton: Master of Professional Writing

    Through coursework, internships, and a graduate assistantship, Marissa Matton '14 MA '16 has prepared for a career in web writing.

  • Jacob Miller, campus in background
    Jacob Miller: Effecting change through student leadership

    Student Trustee Jacob Miller '16 has an unwavering commitment to public service.

  • Barbara Okafor '16: A passion for healthcare, research, and service

    Pursuing research, running track, serving as a student leader, and working on campus, Barbara Okafor '16 has kept her focus and managed her time wisely.

  • Henry Cho: Dual major in writing and mechanical engineering

    Henry Cho '16 views the challenge of a dual major the best decision he ever made.

  • Dylan Baker with Provost Karim at Honors Convocation 2016
    Dylan Baker: Internships with NASA

    Dylan Baker ’16 completed internships with NASA at the Stennis and Goddard Space Centers.

  • Alyssa Nastri: Internship with AHA! Night

    An Endeavor Scholar, Alyssa Nastri '16 is an intern with New Bedford's AHA! Night.

  • Sean Townsend
    Sean Townsend: Student-run business on campus

    Sean Townsend '16 plans to pursue an MBA after co-founding campus smoothie bar Jumpin' Juice.

  • Breanna Labelle: Creating art through code

    Breanna Labelle '16 transferred to UMassD after discovering CVPA's Design Department.

  • Trevor Mattos: Creating opportunities for the disadvantaged

    Trevor Mattos MPP '16 worked at the Public Policy Center, researching SouthCoast issues.

  • updated photo of Shereen Cruz, nursing uniform
    Shereen Cruz: Growing personally and professionally

    Shereen Cruz '16 gained experience on a service trip to Haiti and in researching diabetes.

  • Stacey Miner: MA in Clinical Psychology

    Stacey Miner MA '16 focused her career goals after interning at a mental health and addiction outpatient facility.

  • Joana Reis: Research internship in STEM education

    Joana Reis '16 completed an internship with the NSF Robert Royce Teaching Program.

  • Marina Kowaleski: Public relations internship

    Marina Kowaleski '16 applied classroom knowledge to her internship with the university's Marketing and Public Affairs departments.

  • Abner Barros: Internship at General Dynamics

    Abner Barros '16 credits the College Now/START program for his success as an engineering student.

  • Cuong A Sy - MFA Artisanry - CVPA
    Cuong Abel Sy: Exponential growth as an artist and a person

    Cuong Abel Sy MFA '16 explored personal identity in his artisanry thesis, a series of bronze, gold, and silver necklaces.

  • Christine Letsche, UMass Law
    Christine Letsche: A career as a justice-centered lawyer

    Christine Letsche JD '16 participated in a range of learning experiences, including bail arguments and revocations, plea colloquies, and jury and bench trials.

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    Megan DeBarros: Internships and mentors point the way to success

    Megan DeBarros '16 has had marketing internships with RI Novelty and Your Sports Marketing Group.

  • Ambassador shot of Sharon Kumar
    Sharon Kumar: Pursuing career in non-profits

    Sharon Kumar '16 credits the Endeavor Scholarship for fostering her love for service.

  • Jason Strojny
    Jason Strojny: White House internship

    Inspired by his internship experiences at the city, state, and federal levels, Jason Strojny '16 plans to pursue a career in public service.

  • Michael Dueñas UMass Law
    Michael Dueñas: practicing law to make the world a better place

    Michael Dueñas JD '16 credits UMass Law's Immigration Law Clinic as a transformative experience in becoming a successful lawyer.

  • Jesse Waidler
    Jesse Waidler: Combining liberal arts and military service

    Jesse Waidler '16 focused his undergraduate studies on history and French before pursuing his master's in education.

  • Ausubel Pichardo
    Ausubel Pichardo: Philosophy of serving & learning

    Ausubel Pichardo '16 co-founded Share Esperanza, a service organization working in his native Dominican Republic, Haiti, and New Bedford.

  • Joseph Zottoli
    Joseph Zottoli: National Science Foundation internship

    Joseph Zottoli '16 researched American horseshoe crabs during his internship at Rutgers University.

  • Carolina Mendez portrait
    Carolina Mendez: Study abroad in England

    Carolina Mendez '16 focused on international business as she studied in Lancashire and explored several European nations.

  • SGA - Student Senators fall 2015
    Shake The Ship gives students a voice

    UMass Dartmouth students have a voice at their university—and in the changes they’d like to see

  • Doug Zemeckis
    Doug Zemeckis: '16 PhD in Marine Science & Technology

    Doug Zemeckis researched the spawning dynamics of the Atlantic cod during his doctoral studies at SMAST.

  • Sarah Lavalette: Internships in human resources

    Sarah Lavalette '16 completed internships at the UMass President's Office and the Rockport Company.

  • UMassD students trek to the Big Apple for a weekend-long interactive course

    Visiting a trio of historical sites elevates students' understanding of culturalism and the meaning of activism.

  • Victoria Arons' ambassador photo
    Victoria Arons: Sharing love of art as a teacher

    Victoria Arons '16 credits the College of Visual and Performing Arts' foundations program for transforming her into a well-rounded artist.

  • Colleen Reynolds: Pursuing degrees in math and education

    UMassD's education 4+1 master's program is preparing Colleen Reynolds '16 for a career as a math teacher.

  • Tim Waithe in the Azores
    Tim Waithe: Research in social needs of U.S. deportees

    Tim Waithe '16 participated in the College of Nursing's inaugural "Bridging the Atlantic" exchange with the University of Azores.

  • Mayra Class, ambassador photo
    Mayra Class: Admissions ambassador, international orientation leader

    Mayra Class '16 majored in psychology to help people live healthier lives.

  • Semirah Dolan during internship
    Semirah Dolan: Apprenticeship program at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center

    Semirah's internship exposed her to the daily work life of an engineer and helped her clarify her goals.

  • International Students Orientation
    UMassD is a global community, welcoming students and scholars from around the world

    More than 600 international students are at UMass Dartmouth to acquire knowledge, improve skills, and pursue research

  • Daniel Noyes
    Daniel Noyes: Research in cyber security of USB devices

    Engineering graduate student Daniel Noyes '15, MS '16 was one of two winners at the Advanced Cyber Security Center's New England conference.

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    Katherine Thompson '13: The Department of Marine Resources' newest scientist

    2013 SMAST alum Katherine Thompson talks about her experiences as a marine science student and her new career.

  • Ambassador photo of Deborah Dele-Oni for thumbnail
    Deborah Dele-Oni: Research in Immunology

    Deborah Dele-Oni '18 researched immunology during her internships at UMass Medical and Brown University.

  • Luis Perez
    Luis Perez '16: Internships in Accounting

    Using resources at the Charlton College of Business and the Career Development Center, Luis Perez secured internships at leading accounting firms

  • Sarah & Aaron Aker
    Sarah & Aaron Aker: Sweethearts studying medicine and science

    UMassD alums the focus of UMass Medical’s Match Day story for 2015

  • Dr Thomas Ranuga
    Acclaimed author Dr. Thomas Ranuga kicks off the UMass Dartmouth Black History 4 Seasons Council inaugural event

    Dr. Ranuga will discuss the struggle for meaningful change in the educational system

  • Image use courtesy of Zeiterion Theatre
    Meet Jasmine Guy

    Award-winning actress and local native is raisin’ cane at the Zeiterion

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    Miriam Asangong: Accounting internships lead to career success

    Following her internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Miriam Asangong '16 was offered a position as an accountant/auditor with the firm.

  • Black History Month becomes Black history all year at UMass Dartmouth

    UMassD’s Black History Month Planning Committee becomes Black History 4 Seasons Council and offers programming throughout the year

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