Feature Stories

Taylor Walsh '21: Optimism leads to success

The “Track Rookie of the Year “shares how serving as captain of the UMassD Cross Country and Track teams helped her realize she can accomplish any goal or dream, despite the global pandemic.

Sarah Dulac '21: The value of role models

Sarah talks about the "aha! moment" that led her to discover her passion in the male-dominated field of mechanical engineering & the role models who’ve mentored her during her time as a student at UMass Dartmouth.

Giovana Silveira '21: Adaptability

Recent Charlton College of Business grad thrives in ever-changing environments

Gracie the “Lab Lab”

Laboratory Labrador plays an important role spreading joy on campus.

Narcisse Kunda '22: A natural leader

Between two majors, eight clubs, and six jobs and internships, Narcisse Kunda has made the most of his college experience.

Diego Marroquin '21: A resource to his community

Senior biology major Diego Marroquin is a catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation by volunteering his time, experiences, knowledge, and passion to communities that need it most.

Alexander Thibedeau '22: Bringing professional experience to the classroom

Senior Computer Science Major Sergeant Alexander Thibedeau discusses changing career paths, life at UMassD, and helping other veterans feel welcome on campus

Alumni Feature: Marcus Howard '19

A complete art education with a university experience made UMassD the place to be for Marcus.

Aubrey Church ’22: Choosing the PSM program

Aubrey talks about SMAST’s cooperative research opportunities & how the Professional Science Master’s program prepares students for career advancement.

Cassie Canastra '20: Why she chose the PSM degree

Cassie talks about how SMAST's professional science master’s degree program helped her gain the knowledge and experience necessary to assist regulators in the management of fisheries.

Lauren Underwood '13 shares her key to success

Lauren, a local project manager in civil engineering, says earning her degree from UMassD was key in her success.

Joshua Steakelum '21: Benefiting from research

Joshua talks about the value of supplementing coursework with research projects.

Caroline Gresh '21 featured in Metropolis Magazine

Interior Architecture + Design student recognized as one of the “Top 100 Design Students” in North America.

Heather Kelly '21 makes Metropolis Magazine's Top 100

The recent grad talks about her experience as a transfer student, the success of the CVPA’s flourishing Interior Architecture + Design Program, & making Metropolis Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Design Students in North America.”

Elio Daher '21: Why he chose UMassD

Elio, a transfer student from Lebanon, shares why he chose UMass Dartmouth over other universities and his experience as an intern.

Nick Paternostro '21: Creating balance

Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.

Dylan Tocci '21: UMassD's supportive community

Dylan, a Townsend, MA native, talks about the value of student organizations, gaining practical experience through faculty mentorship, & UMassD’s supportive community.

Sung Ji Lee '21: Finding a home away from home

Inspired to reignite her career after moving to the US from South Korea, Sung finds the ideal balance between managing family life, pursuing an MFA, & promoting her career as a textile artist.

Valleri Rami '21: Art & leadership

Artist Valleri Rami talks about the CVPA’s rigorous MFA program & developing her confidence through leadership roles.

Cachelle Johnson-Lewis '21 joins Dell EMC

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

Osamah (Sam) Maqsood '20: Building a network

Networking, leadership roles, & the supportive UMassD community helped Osamah define his career endeavors.

Melanie Luperon '21: Gaining real-world experience

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.

Abderahmane Naidjate '21 joins Dell EMC

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.

James Tooker '21: Exploring color spectrum

An awe-inspiring glimpse of nature led James to create "Interspectral," a CVPA senior capstone project in which audiences of all ages can interactively explore the color spectrum.

Brianna Johnson '21: Embracing opportunities

Brianna talks about working on data-driven research projects, serving as a student director in the Honors College, & landing a full-time position as a business systems analyst at a startup company.

William Holman '21: The art of collaboration

William, a physics major, talks about having a well-rounded academic experience due to his involvement in collaborative research projects & student organizations.

Stephen Gacioch '21: Defining a career path

Stephen, a civil engineering major and captain of the UMassD football team, talks about the cohesive college community, developing his leadership skills, & landing the internship that helped him define his career path.

Devin Cannistraro '21: Preparing to lead

Devin talks about understanding the balance between leading and following as he prepares to enter the real world.

Alexander Moulton '21: Becoming a leader

Alexander, a UMassD veterans assistant and former senator for the Student Government Association, discusses the importance and benefits of embracing leadership opportunities.

Dakeyla Johnson ’22: Finding a home and a voice at UMassD

Discovering the Frederick Douglass Unity House opens opportunities

Brooke Lowman '21: The value of studying at SMAST

Brooke talks about the value of her experiences & the return on her investment as a PhD student at SMAST.

Micheline Labrie '21: Protecting the ocean

Micheline Labrie talks about her love for the ocean, protecting the ecosystem, & her rich academic experience as a PhD student and research assistant at the School for Marine Science & Technology.

Robert Wildermuth '21: Nurturing the ecosystem

PhD candidate Robert Wildermuth, talks about his interests in conservation, experiences as a student at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology, & his plans for the future.

A community that cares

Members of the UMassD community raised over $35,000 in 60 days to support hundreds of students with emergency needs brought about by COVID-19.

Investing in the future through the Leduc Center

Supporting service programs at UMassD results in positive change for the community and opportunities for students to acquire the skills they need to lead the way forward

Fueling student ambition

Alumni find meaningful ways to give back through scholarships

Learning about our seafood supply

UMassD leads research collaborations with fishing industry leaders enhance the region’s marine economy

Prepared to answer the call

Graduates of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences—including the newest nurses from the Class of 2020—were among the health care professionals who answered the call to care for patients fighting COVID-19.

James Cunniff '66: Learning the value of being a good communicator

A personal account of realizing the importance of his academic experience

Jared Bucci '10: Seizing opportunities

Bucci leveraged his experience in brand marketing and retail search management to help his customers navigate Amazon Marketplace

Grace Perry ’20: On the forefront of science

Perry joins the world's best researchers at a Harvard Medical School lab