Feature Stories 2024

First-generation psychology student uses scholarships as stepping stones on her path to making a difference in youth mental health.

Building more equitable care for individuals with disabilities

Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics

Bioengineering student and women's field hockey captain Maggie McCafferty found a supportive community of athletes and women in STEM at UMass Dartmouth.

Beyond being the CFO at Vineyard Offshore, Wallace is a husband, father, and friend with a profound connection to his alma mater that only keeps getting stronger.

The Babbitt Family established a scholarship for current students in memory of his mother & father, who served on the Board of Trustees during UMass Dartmouth’s early days as SMTI.

When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way.

Former UMass Dartmouth Student Trustee and 2019 Commencement speaker “embraced the suck” to jumpstart his career and climb up the Citizens Bank food chain.

Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for his new role in criminal prosecution

Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences

Medical laboratory science major is prepared for work at one of the nation's top children's hospitals before applying to medical school

Internship in offshore wind industry and work in sustainability led to job with Energy New England

Trailblazer in nursing workforce development

Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career

Part-time law student is grateful for the support of the UMass Law community as he commuted from Martha's Vineyard

UMassD experiences developed a future leader

PhD student and 100-ton captain Jessica Kittel is using climate data to better understand fish stocks

Builds a new community more than 1,000 miles from home

From robotics to biodegradable plastics, Jackie Ramirez is graduating early with a wealth of experience in the lab.

College Now alum and first-generation college student finds out what he's capable of at UMassD

Honors nursing major's research exposes healthcare disparities in the U.S.

Junior interior architecture and design major hopes to make home country more accessible

After making a career change, Gruneberg says law is "what I was meant to do"

After Reynolds graduated from UMass Dartmouth with her father in 1982, she maintains a special connection to their alma mater with her extensive philanthropic history.

Civil and environmental engineering student says experience as a lobsterman inspired his interest in environmental resources.

Public Interest Law Fellow strives to Pursue Justice

Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential

STEMming While Black secretary is set to graduate with a job offer from Dell Technologies

Professor and chairperson of Medical Laboratory Science demonstrates unwavering faith in countless generations of Corsairs that have relied on his leadership and guidance.

Electrical and computer engineering student says curiosity is what makes him an engineer

A team player, he plans to become an operating room nurse

In memory of her mom, Honors bioengineering major hopes her research will contribute to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer

After Cupid’s arrow struck these Corsairs as scholars, the Jadottes remain connected to the UMass Dartmouth and UMass Law communities through their philanthropic giving.

The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association established a current use scholarship for hard-working College Now students set to graduate this spring.

Political science major advances senior leadership pipeline at their Pine Street Inn Internship

It was love at first ledger when Nunes began her career in the mid-1980s. Now, she instills that same love for accounting in current UMassD students with her philanthropy.

Third-generation Corsair is the 5th member of her family to attend UMass Dartmouth

Three engineering students share their experiences studying abroad

News for students, by students, keeps campus informed

Engineering/SMAST professor Daniel MacDonald and PhD student Agata Piffer Braga share their research and their perspectives from both sides of mentorship

Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants

UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center.

Suzanne Rodrigues establishes a lasting legacy for her sister with a planned gift to UMass Dartmouth.

A unique program for first-year College of Nursing and Health Sciences students pushes them to embrace their new identities as future medical professionals

A $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant bolsters cybersecurity program, readying students to become leaders in this cutting-edge field.

Mechanical engineering alumni establish scholarship honoring their influential professor.

Scholars and researchers at the School for Marine Science and Technology contribute to creating a sustainable seafood supply while supporting the development of renewable energy.

From Ghana to UMass Dartmouth’s Ring Road, Sarah Adjei traveled across the world to attend college with the support of scholarship donors.

The largest investment in UMass Dartmouth’s history will prepare the Arts & Sciences building to serve students for the future

Scott does whatever she can to help students succeed, including investing in their potentials and financially supporting their endeavors with philanthropic giving.

Management student builds experience toward dream job

Arts majors study Japanese manga and anime for art history requirement

Working at a camp for children and teens with diabetes impacted her career goals

Students develop friendships across campus and gain leadership skills

Electrical engineer and entrepreneur is the first undergraduate SMART Scholar at UMassD

Now a second-year student at UMass Chan Medical School, Moore’s interests in the immunology of cancer and related research adventures stemmed from his time at UMassD.

Computer science major reflects on his UMassD experience, including an internship at technology company Honeywell

First-generation international honors student-athlete uses talents and passions to make a difference

Drawing major explores the anatomy of friendship in his work for the 2024 Senior Exhibition