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Nanette Vega ’96: Dared to dream big

First-generation graduate now advocates for students as a higher education professional

After leaving Trinidad, nursing major Celeste Singh ’20 graduates as a Chancellor’s and Dean’s List scholar

Support from College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty and College Now helped make her dream a reality

Crime and justice major finds her way

As her four-year journey at UMass Dartmouth comes to an end, crime and justice major Rashelle Noncent ’18 has proven that hard work pays off.

College Now: 50 years of inspiration

From the dream of a college education to the reality of earning a degree

UMassD students experience the heart of Black culture

In celebration of Black history, legacy, and culture, UMassD students intersect with a crowd of thousands of participants and viewers during the African American Day Parade – one of the country’s most distinguished national processions.

Captain's Corner: Jared Louf-Woods '18

A perspective on practice, training, and success at meets during the winter intersession.

Vanda Depina '17: achieving goals, caring for fellow students

As the founder of C.A.R.E., Vanda Depina '17 created a supportive environment for students who are on their own.

Etienne Niyonsaba '17: journey to education & achievement

From school days in a refugee camp to the pursuit of a degree in accounting, education has been a constant for Etienne Niyonsaba '17.

Carolina Mendez: Study abroad in England

Carolina Mendez '16 focused on international business as she studied in Lancashire and explored several European nations.