Feature Stories 2025

From first-gen student to NSBE president, Malaika Pollard ’27 is building belonging in STEM.

4+1 BS/MS chemistry student makes scientific and personal connections to fulfill his passion for impactful research

Empowered by education, driven by purpose: one alum’s rise in public policy

Computer science alum starts career as an AI engineer at Amazon

Rob Griffin brings optimism and interdisciplinary vision to the College of Engineering

SMAST PhD student shares what it's like to study sharks all over the world.

21 of UMass Dartmouth’s class of 2029 students are among the top 10 graduates of local Bristol and Plymouth County high schools.

Claire Yost ’25 channels her service experience into a new mission: public policy.

Marine biology major conducts field research across the Cape and Islands while making industry connections at her SMAST internship

Rising 2L is UMass Dartmouth's first business student in UMass Law's accelerated 3+3 program

First-generation nursing student earns BSN, MSN, and PhD at UMass Dartmouth, spending 10 years as part of the campus community

Data science master's student discovers a sea of opportunities in the rapidly growing ocean-based workforce.

Online finance student didn’t wait for the perfect moment, she created it

CyberCorps SFS scholar Raquel Ana Bush prepares for a career in machine learning and cybersecurity.

Nurse science educator PhD alumna reflects on her journey from obstetric nurse in Jordan to UMassD doctoral graduate

Bristol Community College valedictorian transfers to UMassD to complete her bachelor’s degree in communication

Capstone course helps management major find first full-time job at Fortune 500 company

SMAST PhD student combines real-world experience and statistical modeling to improve recreational fisheries management.

Transfer student in the 3+3 law program finds adventure and support at UMassD

Pursuing her RN-BS in Nursing online, she’s not just chasing a degree, but carrying forward a legacy of care, compassion, and community service.

Support from faculty leads accounting student to $15k scholarship

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

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

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

Computer science major tackles tough questions about ethical technology in an AI-driven world.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 working toward a future in autonomous underwater vehicles and deep-sea robotics.

International student double majoring in finance and economics finds a cultural community on campus and gains professional experience at her “Big Four” accounting internships

The power of philanthropy expands horizons & opens doors to lifelong success for Corsairs

Scholarship support turned the tide for this current Law student, giving her the resources needed to succeed.

First-generation professional writing and communication student gains specialized experience through his graduate assistantship and teaching fellowship

Through research, internships, and campus clubs, Bonnell is gaining valuable industry experience and building a strong foundation for a future in the defense sector.

Recent biology grads accepted to two dozen medical schools; thrive in first semester at UMass Chan