Feature Stories 2025

Thomas McGovern Scholarship Fund
Thomas McGovern Scholarship Fund: Honoring a legacy founded on generosity

Newly established scholarship at UMass Law will provide critical support to students seeking to pursue justice

Marshall MacDonald smiling, wearing a suit
Marshall MacDonald '25: Serving the campus community

SGA president and campus leader leaves his mark on UMassD while pursuing a comprehensive justice system education

Matthew Stearns '25: Taking the fear out of quantum physics

Physics and math double major Matthew Stearns ’25 is on a mission to demystify quantum science and help fellow students tackle intimidating subjects with confidence.

Candice Darteh '25 at the White Coat Ceremony
Candice Darteh '25: Possibilities through perseverance

Nursing student flourishes through College Now program, learning valuable skills while pursuing her passion for global healthcare.

Mechanical engineering major Alexis Medeiros '25
Alexis Medeiros '25: A real engineer

Mechanical engineering major and first-generation college student Alexis Medeiros discovered a love for research and a community of women in STEM at UMassD.

CCB scholarship student, event coordinator for BSU, HASU
Mardochee Dominique ’27 shines brighter than ever with scholarship support

With donor generosity empowering her every step forward, Dominique breaks down barriers to build the future she’s always envisioned at UMass Dartmouth.

Crime and justice studies/philosophy student Aaliyah Encarnacion smiling
Aaliyah Encarnacion '25: Advocating for justice and empathy

Crime and justice studies and philosophy dual major begins her path towards becoming a defense attorney through internships and on-campus advocacy

Electrical engineering, robotics student
Leandro Neves ’25: Wired for success at UMass Dartmouth

Scholarships are the key that unlocked Neves' potential, empowering him to pursue his passion for robotics and pave the way for his future in electrical engineering.

Olivia DeSimone '25 in the library, smiling
Olivia DeSimone '27: Founders' Scholarship, Year One

2023 Founders' Scholarship recipient finds her place at UMassD as she navigates her first year as a health administration student in the Honors College

CNHS student portrait
Jacqueline Molina ’25: Scholarships expand horizons at UMassD and beyond

How scholarships and determination are helping a first-generation nursing student pursue her dream of becoming a compassionate healthcare leader

SMAST PhD Research Assistant
Donor support keeps Drake Ssempijja, PhD ’28 hooked on sustainability

With support from UMass Dartmouth and scholarships, Ssempijja leads research to bolster sustainability efforts in inland fisheries and support local fishing communities.

Electrical and computer engineering student Isaiah Ortiz portrait
Isaiah Ortiz '26: Engineering a future in deep-sea robotics

Electrical and computer engineering student working toward a future in autonomous underwater vehicles and deep-sea robotics.