Feature Stories

Emily Brawley '23: Research presented at major nursing conference will be published in top-ranked nursing journal

Honors nursing major researched knowledge and use of oral contraceptives among college-aged women

Chelsee Teotonio '26: Living debt-free

First-year biology major works 40-hour weeks en route to medical school

From kindergarten through nursing school, the Michaud cousins have supported each other

Both graduated from UMass Dartmouth’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences and will pursue separate careers in nursing

Capri McLucas '23: A meaningful experience

Accounting and MBA 4+1 student made the most of her time on campus

Taonga Horace '23: Clinical microbiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital

Medical laboratory science major and native of Zambia plans to attend medical school and specialize in infectious diseases

Melody Veldorale '22, '23: Corsairs get dream jobs

Civil and environmental engineering major Melody Veldorale '22, '23 is among the UMass Dartmouth graduates who walked across the commencement stage with a job offer already secured.

Gaspard Baye: Deep learning

PhD student and campus community leader Gaspard Baye '25 came to UMass Dartmouth from Cameroon to pursue an advanced degree in cybersecurity studies.

Andrea Pires '23: Finding treatments

Senior biology major gains valuable experience and network through undergraduate research

Meet the UMassD Engineering Ambassadors

A new group on campus is inspiring the next generation of students to see themselves as engineers.

Rahul Chaube '23: On the forefront of tech

MSTM student credits faculty support for comprehensive education

Maxwell White '23: Leadership

Senior political science major and campus trustee will attend law school after graduation

Nearly 100 UMass Dartmouth nursing majors receive their pins at pre-Commencement ceremony

After completing their early nursing studies during the pandemic, receiving their pins felt "surreal"

Chris Peter '89, '92, '18, '23: Mission-driven

Chris Peter '23, Assistant Director of the STEM Learning Lab and Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology MS graduate is driven by passion and purpose.

Illustration major Emily Fontes '23 creates a pitch deck for children's TV show for Honors College APEX project

Also doubled minored in Business Administration and Art History

Christina Hart '23: Hands-on learning

Christina Hart '23 puts her engineering knowledge to work solving real-world problems.

Henrique Melo '23: Keys to success

Senior history major finds his stride with help of College Now program

Anne Jean '23: College Now program provided foundation for her success

Nursing major and Commencement Speaker hopes to open a women’s birthing center in her native country of Haiti

Kathryn Grande '23: Comeback Corsair

English major finds sense of confidence and success in online return to UMassD

Viktoriya Balabanova '23: Seizing opportunities

Physics major Viktoriya Balabanova has earned multiple competitive research opportunities and compiled an impressive record of accomplishments, all while raising a family.  

Jillian Brooke Rush ’23: A future in hospice nursing

Nursing student enjoys comforting and caring for patients and families in transition

John Lucas Guimaraes '23: Engineering a more inclusive world

Civil engineering student Joao “John” Lucas Coelho Guimaraes is a leader with a passion for public service.

Tajaun Francis '23: Growing his passion for pathology and lab medicine

Following an internship at the Mayo Clinic, MLS major fosters his confidence and leadership

Bronwyn Pearson '24: Music education

Junior music major and incumbent pep band president gains real-world experience studying her passion

Lucy McGinnis '23: Fishing for answers

Lucy McGinnis ‘23 is a graduate student and researcher motivated by a love of the ocean and a desire to make a difference.

Ghenwa Elkhoury '21, '23: Plain language

Lebanese transfer student overcomes adversity and completes two degrees in four years

White Coat Ceremony presents opportunities for reflection as well as looking ahead

Nearly 100 sophomore nursing students celebrate their transition from classroom to clinical education

Patrick Pasteris '16, '24: Daring to be a disruptor

Patrick Pasteris is disrupting the ocean tech market while creating meaningful learning opportunities for younger students.

The Charlton Women in Business

Student-run club prompts networking for the advancement of women in the workplace

Mckenzie Ferrari '23:  Reaching for the (exploding) stars

Physics major Mckenzie Ferrari is poised to join the next generation of leaders in astrophysics research.

Catching Up with Logan Cabral '22, '23

Logan Cabral, a member of UMass Dartmouth’s first Physics BS/MS cohort, says UMassD gave him every tool he needed to reach even the most ambitious goals.

Jess Buchanan '23: Gaining confidence

Senior marketing major credits on-campus job in developing business acumen

Cade Hanley '24: Artist-Student-Athlete

Montana native, art education major, and captain of the Corsair hockey team calls UMassD the perfect fit

Kassidey Star '23: An award-winning designer

Senior interior architecture and design major believes she was meant for IAD program

Gabriel Johnson '24: Making a difference

Health & society major finds passion working towards a future that benefits all

Maggie McCafferty '24, '25 reflects on the impact of scholarship support

Bioengineering major, student-athlete, and scholarship recipient Maggie McCafferty found UMass Dartmouth to be her perfect fit.

Adam Horowitz '23: A dream internship

Senior marketing major and baseball player confirms passion for coaching in Cape Cod League internship

Pushkar Bhatia '24: A global citizen

Junior healthcare services administration student returns from study abroad in Germany

Cameron McAlpine '23: Embracing leadership opportunities

Computer Science major Cameron McAlpine says that getting involved on campus opened up a world of possibilities for him. Now, he looks ahead to what’s possible in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Kayla Rausch '23: Practical experiences

Senior art history major grows personally and professionally through research

Jonathan Sheroff '20: Poli Sci to Physician Assistant

Pre-Health Postbaccalaureate Certificate alum enters PA school ready for career change

Stephannie Marie Vallee '24: Pathway to success

Animation and game arts major with illustration and graphic design minors finds faculty support in career plan shift

Sharing the value of education

Fred Lebow ’67 leaves a legacy for College of Engineering students inspired by his passion for learning

Performing at their peak

At Tripp Athletic Center, there’s a powerful laboratory of education, community, and physical performance, where UMass Dartmouth’s student-athletes develop the skills to become not just accomplished runners, basketball players, or football players, but high-performing citizens.

CCB is trending up

A focus on what’s needed to ensure student success powered a recent climb by the Charlton College of Business on the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of Best Undergraduate Business Programs

Joshua Keith '23, '24: Getting involved

Transfer accounting major and MBA student opens doors for himself through involvement in campus clubs and jobs

Shayne Velho '23: Unlimited possibilities

Senior chemistry major gains valuable experience as undergraduate research assistant

Ten years of pursing justice

The newly renovated Arc of Justice Atrium at UMass Dartmouth's School of Law honors Chancellor Emerita Jean MacCormack, the late Margaret “MarDee” Xifaras, MBA ’78, and all those who worked to create an excellent, inclusive, and affordable public law school.

Guided by goals, fueled by ambition

Kyle Furtado ’23 is a student, a scholar, a teacher, an advisor, a technology coordinator, a web designer, and a software engineer intern. In a word, he is ambitious.

Protecting coastal ecosystems starts at UMassD

When Mike Joyce’s team at PrimaLoft, Inc. needed a way to test its new biodegradable, recycled insulation and fabric, he knew just where to turn—UMass Dartmouth, his alma mater and an institution that has been on the cutting edge of textile technology since 1895.