Feature Stories 2022

Double major, student-athlete, and campus leader succeeds on and off the field

Students in the Community Development Clinic gain practical experience through their client interactions with “innovators and changemakers”

In Pinning Ceremony, graduates celebrate the completion of their nursing degrees

Honors College graduate and Chancellor’s List scholar hopes to create more opportunities in his native Haiti

Students start, run pep band for campus events

A new group begins planning for the 2023 exchange that will focus on the impact of the global food crisis

Senior graphic design major develops experience in the classroom, research, and the field

She is one of only two MA law students to receive the Adams Pro Bono Publico Award during the National Celebration of Pro Bono

MBA student finds his passion for connecting job seekers to careers

First graduates of the program—open to all majors—reflect on their valuable and unexpected learning opportunities

Computer engineering major exposed security vulnerabilities in vehicles at Car Hacking Village presentation attended by senior U.S. government officials

Senior interior architecture and design major boasts extensive internship, service-learning, and club experience

Students attended workshops, completed their CPR training, and participated in team events

UMass Law joined local and state agencies in a quick, coordinated response to help those in need

Interns work on MA housing crisis, legislation and public policy, and access to higher education for those with intellectual disabilities

Nursing major complements her healthcare skillset with a minor in Spanish

Veteran, entrepreneur, and Charlton College of Business alum teaches dogs to positively impact human lives

Political science major completes highly coveted internship in M.A. Senator Elizabeth Warren's office

Following in her footsteps, son Ryan began his PhD studies in nursing at UMass Dartmouth this fall

Class is the strongest in the school’s history based on GPAs and LSAT scores

Erica Sylvia '15, JD ‘17 returns to UMass Law as assistant director of bar success

Seven students recount their experiences in Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain

Senior crime and justice studies major, National Guard soldier, and two-time captain of the UMassD football team

With a strong foundation in studio arts acquired at UMassD, Tao turned her passion into a career as a self-represented artist.

UMass law students work with underrepresented groups while gaining practical experience

Psychology BA, MA, and Master of Teaching student earns three degrees in her forties

Professor Michael Sheriff leads student research projects that provide early evidence linking risk-induced trait responses to species’ survival during predator exposure

Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.

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.

Senior illustration major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Lead Editor for UMass Law Review and intern at the MA Supreme Judicial Court plans a career in health law

As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.

Logan, a physics major who transferred from Bristol Community College, talks about UMassD's nurturing community, faculty mentorship, & peer-to-peer academic support.

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.

Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences

Medical Laboratory Science major will work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after graduation

Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.

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.

The electrical and computer engineering major talks about how his professors, mentors, & peers helped him find a strong sense of community.

Elizabeth talks about why UMassD is the right choice for her, how she decided on her majors, & what she loves most about her educational experience.

First-generation college student has excelled in academics and leadership and is grateful for the "village" of supporters who played a role in her success

Senior crime and justice studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences

McGuire has interned with Samaritans SouthCoast in suicide prevention and will graduate with a pre-professional certificate in mental health

A six-year member of the MA Air National Guard, nursing major Chelsey Silva plans to work as a travel nurse

Senior psychology and health and society dual-major and aging and health minor from Hana, Hawaii

Senior photography major and art history minor from Springfield, MA

Neeharika talks about the value of her research and leadership experiences as a marine science graduate student.

Seán O’Dwyer ’23, Irish Naval Reservist and University of Limerick (Ireland) student studying abroad at UMassD, discusses his time here in the United States.

Ersen'S discusses working on research at SMAST, interning with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, & coiling his mechanical engineering background with marine science as part of his career trajectory.

On active duty with the U.S. Navy, Hospital Corpsman First Class Mark Gregg '22 will be commissioned in the Navy Nurse Corps upon graduation

A senior capstone project led Breana to discover her interest in conducting research for the treatment of cancer.

Senior marketing major in the Charlton College of Business

Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

Senior art and design major and art history minor with a concentration in graphic design

Evans, a civil engineering major, talks about how developing leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills helped to prepare him for career success.

Senior biology major and sustainability minor with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution

The option to study physics, pursue sports, & commute to campus makes UMassD Jack's ideal choice.

A faculty-guided research project led Stephanie, a mechanical engineering major, to an MA Space Grant through MIT and invitations to participate in academic conferences.

Annual day of giving makes a direct impact on UMassD students, programs, athletic teams, and more

Nancy Holt’s multimedia art comes alive at UMassD

The Corsair Network develops mentorships between alumni and students

Alumni and defense industry professional join forces to support female science and engineering students

Saheedat, a computer science major, shares how networking and leadership roles have helped her flourish academically as well as professionally.

Coast Guard veteran Chris Norton '24 discusses his military service, transition, and time here at UMassD.

MLS major Javier Villanueva III '25 trades his Navy uniform for a white coat.

Former administrator at the Providence Performing Arts Center hopes to help immigrants live the American Dream

Students will add clinical training to their classroom education as they learn to care for patients in a healtcare setting

Alexa, a bioengineering major, shares how participating in extracurricular activities has prepared her for a bright future.

Two-time UMassD alum Charlemya Erasme is off to an impactful, moral, and successful start to her career.

Senior Management Information Systems major and captain of the men’s basketball team.

McKenzie Ferrari is one of 60 students selected nationwide to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research "Posters on the Hill" event in April.

Raena discusses how participating in leadership activities has enhanced her public speaking skills.

Efe Oboh-Idahosa ‘23 is majoring in political science with a pre-law concentration, minoring in black studies, and plans to attend law school

As an electrical and computer engineering major, Abigail worked alongside her faculty mentor in the research lab where she demonstrated that dolphin-inspired algorithms are faster on average than other common search algorithms when searching for difficult to detect objects.

Senior marketing major, management minor, class president, track and field captain, and student-employee is well-prepared for life after graduation

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 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.

Equal Justice Coalition recognizes the exceptional participation of the law school as UMass Law participates for the seventh year

Mike Coute talks about how earning an undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a master’s degree at the School for Marine Science & Technology has prepared him to succeed in New England's burgeoning field of offshore wind development.

Matt's game for visually impaired individuals highlights a novel approach to accessibility in game development

Former Biology major now plays critical role surveilling Covid-19 and its impact on public health

Senior management major gained income, credit, and experience in his real estate internship

Joyce, CEO of PrimaLoft, Inc., sparked the creation of a biodegradability testing lab at UMassD to study the breakdown of microplastics