Feature Story Archive Feature Story Archive

Portrait of CAS alumna, Alumni Association member Justine Cameron ’14, MPP ’19 circles back to where it all began

By Coryn Paradise

Cameron had little doubt about joining the UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association, inspired by the scholarship that helped her find success & ignited her desire to give back.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, Psychology, Departments, Public Policy //

Mechanical Engineering student James Bonnell in the lab with Prof. Hangjian Ling James Bonnell '25: Career-ready

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2025, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Departments : Directory, Mechanical Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Research, STEM // Hudson, MA

Diego Marroquin and Ashley Street, biology alumni enrolled at UMass Chan Pair of pre-med alums begin medical school at UMass Chan

By Kamryn Kobel

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2025, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Biology Dept, Features //

Photo of CCB alum, Alumni Association member Thomas Castillo ’21, MBA ’24: Blue & gold ties that last a lifetime

By Coryn Paradise

Starting as a student, Castillo’s relationship with UMass Dartmouth grew to include his role as an admissions counselor & his contributions as a member of the Alumni Association.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Photo of CAS alum James Pace ’09: Forever a Corsair

By Coryn Paradise

From student leader to thriving professional, Pace discusses how UMass Dartmouth influenced his journey to success & his decision to join the Alumni Association.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, Crime Justice Studies //

Bioengineering student Kissamy Georges at her research internship at Vanderbilt University Kissamy Georges '27: Defying expectations

By Kelsey E Healey

Bioengineering major and first-gen college student selected for NSF-REU in her first year at UMassD.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Bioengineering, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Features, Features, Student Story, Research, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Wareham, MA

SMAST alumnus Caue Lazaneo in the field Cauê Zirnberger Lazaneo PhD '21: The ocean-climate connection

By Kelsey E Healey

From a young surfer in Brazil to an international oceanographer, SMAST alumnus lands professorship.

Alumni, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, PhD, Features, Features, Graduate, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home // Ubatuba, Brazil

Portrait of Dean Madan Annavarjula Meet Dean Madan Annavarjula

By David James

Charlton College of Business Dean sees a treasure trove of opportunities for UMassD students

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Faculty, Features, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Steven Giesta at Commencement Steven Giesta '12, '24: Master of Business Administration

By David James

Fall River native opens doors for his career with an MBA from UMassD

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, MBA, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Graduate, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, masters, Charlton College of Business - Home // Fall River, MA

First yearbook photo vs. current Making history: UMassD women’s basketball celebrates 50 years of athletic excellence

By Coryn Paradise

Alumni of the UMass Dartmouth women’s basketball program share the impactful experiences and unforgettable memories that transformed their lives.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Athletics //

Scholarship recipient, psychology major Naomi Mwangi ’25: Scholarships nurture dreams

By Coryn Paradise

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

College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, Psychology, Features, Impact, Giving, Scholarships //

Nursing BS-PhD alum Melissa Desroches Nursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Melissa Desroches, PhD, RN, CNE

By University Marketing

Building more equitable care for individuals with disabilities

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, Nursing Community Nursing, Features, Features, Graduate, Research //

Electrical engineering graduate student Divyamaan Sahoo Divyamaan Sahoo MS '24: The art of engineering

By Kelsey E Healey

Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, MS, Departments, Center for Innovation Entrepreneurship, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments, International Student Scholar Center, Features, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, MUST: Marine and UnderSea Technology, Research, STEM // Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Student Maggie McCafferty standing outside the UMassD library Maggie McCafferty '24, '25: Leading in the lab and on the field

By Kelsey E Healey

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

Athletics, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Bioengineering, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Features, Features, Corsair Stories, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, 4+1, Accelerated, UMassD - Home // West Bridgewater, MA

a line up of students Julia Ribbon, Jacob Cuouto, Faiza Rahaman, Laryssa Desouza, and Dominic Deoliviera UMass Dartmouth attracts top achievers: Why they chose UMassD

By University Marketing

The class of 2028 includes students who graduated at the top of their high school class. Here's what they hope to achieve over the next four years.

Admissions, Departments, Admissions, Features, Features, Student Story //

on the water Ryan Wallace ’06 builds more than a successful career at UMass Dartmouth

By Coryn Paradise

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, SMAST - Home, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Scholarship donor John Babbitt & family keep parents’ memory alive through scholarship

By Coryn Paradise

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Impact, Giving, Scholarships //

Professional photo of Lai Shaunna Lai ’05: Nursing with a blend of science and empathy

By Coryn Paradise

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Giving, Scholarships, Endowment //

CCB alum in CCB Silavong Phimmasone ’19: A Jack of all trades champions versatility

By Coryn Paradise

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Ready to Pursue Justice

By Debbie Hazian

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

Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Departments, Veterans Affairs, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, School of Law, School of Law - Home // Blooming Grove, NY

Melanie Veilleux pictured outside the Claire T. Carney Library Melanie Veilleux '24: Graphic designer

By David James

Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, Art Design, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Design, Departments : Directory, Art and Design Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, minor, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, UMassD - Home // Wrentham, MA

Medical Laboratory Science major Colin Soares '24: Aspiring pediatrician

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Departments : Directory, Medical Laboratory Science Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story // Fall River, MA

Marketing  major Jordan Tavares '24: Honors marketing major unexpectedly finds his career in green sector

By Debbie Hazian

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

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Office of Campus Community Sustainability, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story, Charlton College of Business - Home // Westport, MA

Nursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Rayna Letourneau, PhD '17, RN

By University Marketing

Trailblazer in nursing workforce development

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Graduate, Program Pages, graduate degree //

Shawn Koohy '24 at the ACCOMPLISH awards ceremony Shawn Koohy '24: Opportunities in research

By David James

Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Mathematics, Departments, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics, Departments : Directory, Mathematics Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, Research, STEM, UMassD - Home //

Jeremie Rogers, JD '24: Police officer earns law degree and plans to work with youth

By Debbie Hazian

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

Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, School of Law, School of Law - Home // Tisbury, MA

Nursing major, football player William Tuttle '24: Mentor, football player, and future nurse

By Debbie Hazian

UMassD experiences developed a future leader

Athletics, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story // Cranston, RI

SMAST PhD student Jessie Kittel Jessica Kittel PhD '24: Diving into discovery

By Kelsey E Healey

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

Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, SMAST Fisheries Oceanography, Features, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Intercampus Marine Science, SMAST - Home, Women in STEM // Sherwood, OR

Student Commencement Speaker Natalia Vargas, JD '24: UMass Law Commencement Speaker reaches lifelong dream

By Debbie Hazian

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

Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, School of Law, School of Law - Home // Naples, Florida

Bioengineering student Jackie Ramirez Jacqueline Ramirez '24: On the fast track

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS/MS, Departments, Bioengineering, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Research, Women in STEM // Freetown, MA

Clivens Joseph '24 Clivens Joseph '24, '25: Charged with creativity, grounded in excellence

By Kelsey E Healey

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

Capstone Projects, College Now, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS/MS, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, 4+1, Accelerated, STEM, UMassD - Home // Boston, MA

Honors Nursing major Olivia Munyambu '24: Researching the mental health of UMassD students of the African diaspora

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story // Worcester, MA

Junior interior architecture + design major Apeksha Prasai '25 pictured in CVPA Apeksha Prasai '25: Embracing change

By David James

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

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Art Design, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Design, Departments : Directory, Art and Design Dept, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, UMassD - Home // Jhapa, Nepal

Law student research Matthew Gruneberg, JD candidate '24: From draftsman and illustrator to lawyer

By Debbie Hazian

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

Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, School of Law, School of Law - Home // Pawtucket, RI

Foundation Board member, donor, alumna UMassD’s Jan Reynolds ’82 honors parents, value of education with philanthropy

By Coryn Paradise

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Scholarships, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Seth Shea standing in front of the ocean Seth Shea '24: Lobsterman turned environmental engineer

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Career Center, Departments, Civil Environmental Engineering, Departments : Directory, Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, STEM // Plymouth, MA

President, Student Bar Association Grace St. Urbain, JD candidate '24: UMass Law Student Bar Association (SBA) president answers call to service

By Debbie Hazian

Public Interest Law Fellow strives to Pursue Justice

Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Departments, Law School Immigration Clinic, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, School of Law, School of Law - Home, UMassD - Home // Marietta, Georgia

McCord Murray '24, Data Science and Mathematics dual major. McCord Murray '24: The science of math

By David James

Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential

College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Mathematics, Departments, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics, Departments : Directory, Data Science Dept, Departments : Directory, Mathematics Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, STEM // Framingham, MA

Ashlee Shuemaker '24: From intern to inspiration

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Career Center, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments : Directory, Computer and Information Science Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Women in STEM // Dennis, MA

Christopher Brunette sitting in the library Christopher Brunette '24, '25: Never stop asking "why?"

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS/MS, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // New Bedford, MA

Kevin Valentine '24: Nursing major finds his calling

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story // Spencer, MA

Honors Bioengineering major Olivia Collins: Developing a laser light technique to detect early cancer

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS/MS, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, 4+1, Accelerated, Women in STEM // Westport, MA

Photo of Tiffany and Fetchner Jadotte The Jadottes: Corsair Pair sends love to CCB, UMass Law students through giving

By Coryn Paradise

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Departments, Charlton College of Business, School of Law, School of Law - Home, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Group shot of College Now students Once College Now, always College Now: Alumni fund scholarship for students

By Coryn Paradise

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College Now, Scholarships //

Honors College political science major Zoi Burns '24: DEI is her "heart and soul"

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BA, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Data Science Dept, Departments : Directory, Political Science Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // North Haven, CT

VIP donor & alumna Mary Louise Nunes ’83 and her pillars of philanthropy

By Coryn Paradise

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Endowment //

CNHS and Honors College Paige Bernier '24: Research success for this nursing major

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // New Bedford, MA

Student Aidan Root scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef while studying in Australia Engineers Abroad: College of Engineering students explore Australia, Ireland, and Greece

By Kelsey E Healey

Three engineering students share their experiences studying abroad

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments, International Programs Office, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Features, Features, Study abroad //

Members of The Torch pose at the first team meeting of the spring semester 2024. The Torch

By David James

News for students, by students, keeps campus informed

College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, English Communication, Features, Features, Student Story, Features, Clubs and Orgs //

PhD student Agata Piffer Braga and Professor Dan MacDonald at SMAST looking at the autonomous underwater vehicle T-REMUS From apprentice to expert: A UMass Dartmouth mentorship story

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, International Student Scholar Center, Departments, SMAST Estuarine Ocean Sciences, Departments : Directory, Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Dept, Faculty, Features, Features, Graduate, Features, International Students, Features, Student Research, Program Pages, doctoral, Research, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home, Women in STEM //

Biology alum '12 and now assistant professor Katrina Velle Katrina Velle '12: Paying it back

By David James

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Biology Dept, Faculty, Features, Research, STEM, Women in STEM //

UMassD donor and students Donors help create a community space for military-affiliated students

By University Advancement

UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Departments, Veterans Affairs, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

CNHS alumna Honoring a sister, friend, and caregiver

By University Advancement

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

MLS students in lab UMassD's first-year MLS and nursing scholars take a "S.T.E.P. Up"

By Coryn Paradise

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

Cybersecurity grant bestowed to UMassD Prepared to protect your business

By University Advancement

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Engineering - Home, Departments : Directory, Cyber Security, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

Former students with former faculty New scholarship preserves the values of retired Chancellor Professor Ron DiPippo

By University Advancement

Mechanical engineering alumni establish scholarship honoring their influential professor.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Engineering - Home, Features, Impact, Giving, Endowment //

Performing research on boat Making an impact on global sustainability

By University Advancement

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Offshore Wind Development, SMAST - Home //

Scholarship student Empowering Sarah Adjei '26: Scholarships pave the way for global education access

By Coryn Paradise

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving, Scholarships, Endowment //

Exterior of Building Restoring a modern learning hub

By University Advancement

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

Senior management major Devon Zapor '24 Devon Zapor '24: Event management

By David James

Management student builds experience toward dream job

Admissions, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Admissions, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Management Marketing, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Features, Study abroad, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, UMassD - Home, Charlton College of Business - Home // Coventry, CT

Left to right: Kelsey Ferreira, Cami Boyd-Thomas, and Caro Cuevas pictured in Kyoto, Japan Three CVPA students spend winter session in Kyoto, Japan

By David James

Arts majors study Japanese manga and anime for art history requirement

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Features, Features, Student Story, Features, Study abroad, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors //

Honors Nursing major Queyka "Kayeekuh" SaintLouis '24: First-generation nursing major aspires to become a nurse educator

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Randolph, MA

Honors College Student Council Honors College Student Council builds a community

By Debbie Hazian

Students develop friendships across campus and gain leadership skills

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, BS, Degree Type, BFA, Features, Honors College, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Clubs and Orgs //

Student Christian Fall seated in the library living room Christian Fall '24: An electrical engineer en route to medical school

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Impact, Features, Student Story, Giving, Scholarships, STEM, UMassD - Home // Fairhaven, MA

CAS alum Haim Gal Moore ’18: From studying biology at UMassD to medicine at UMass Chan

By Coryn Paradise

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, College of Arts Sciences //

Percy Mason Williams '24: A sense of belonging

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments : Directory, Computer and Information Science Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story // Swansea, MA

Monika Janina Kristjánsdóttir Monika Kristjánsdóttir '25: Making an impact

By David James

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

Athletics, College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Departments, Art Design, Departments, Athletics, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Design, Departments : Directory, Art and Design Dept, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story // Þingeyri, Iceland

Kailey Sousa '27, Bioengineering, from Acushnet Kailey Sousa '27: Big dreams

By Kelsey E Healey

Kailey Sousa '27 is one of two students to be awarded the university's inaugural Founders' Scholarship. The four-year, full ride scholarship recognizes Sousa's exceptional talent and drive.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Bioengineering, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Features, Features, Honors College, Features, Impact, Features, Student Story, Giving, Scholarships, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Acushnet, MA

Headshot photo of Rita Wang UMassD’s Rita Wang ’09 makes family her priority as a versatile professional

By Coryn Paradise

Even as her life’s priorities shifted, Wang’s human resources management degree gave her a particular set of adaptive skills that allowed her to succeed, from consulting to higher education.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Scientists fishing near a wind turbine near Block Island Collaborative science, offshore wind, and the future of fisheries

By Kelsey E Healey

SMAST scientists examine the effects of offshore wind development on fish species and the local fishing industry

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, MS, Degree Type, PhD, Features, Features, Blue Economy, Research, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Offshore Wind Development, SMAST - Home, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Honors Psychology major Alejandra PonceLopez '24: Bringing compassion to medicine

By Debbie Hazian

Inspired by her undergraduate research, Honors psychology major and first-generation college student hopes to earn a medical and PhD degree

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Psychology, Departments : Directory, Psychology Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // Chelsea, MA

SMAST PhD grad on beach How UMassD’s Craig O’Connell, PhD ’14 became the Shark Doctor

By Coryn Paradise

Known affectionately on social media as the Shark Doctor, O’Connell ceaselessly searches for ways to conserve marine wildlife and protect oceanic species from extinction, specifically sharks.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Alumni Connections, SMAST - Home //

Drawing by Connor Chan '24 Connor Chan '24

By David James

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

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Features //

Bee Greenberg seated on library stairs Bee Greenberg '25: Role models in action

By Kelsey E Healey

Star-runner and computer scientist Bee Greenberg found community and a role model at UMassD. Now, Greenberg aims to fill that role for other women and LGBTQ+ people in STEM.

Athletics, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments : Directory, Computer and Information Science Dept, Features, Features, Impact, Features, Student Story, Giving, Scholarships, STEM, Women in STEM // Mansfield, MA

Jeevan Araveti pictured in front of a Bloomberg Terminal in the Charlton Technology Center Jeevan Teja Araveti '24: Master of finance

By David James

Quantitative finance MS student makes the most of investment in education

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, MS, Departments, Accounting Finance, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, International Students, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, graduate degree, STEM, Charlton College of Business - Home // Anantapur, India

CCB alumna on campus First-gen alumna Claudia Torres ’19, MBA ’20 leaves audit trail of success at UMassD

By Coryn Paradise

As the first in her family to attend college, Torres seized leadership opportunities at UMass Dartmouth that transformed her into the professional leader she was destined to be.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Charlton College of Business - Home //

The Big Data Club members pose with their medals at DataFest Meet the Big Data Club

By Kelsey E Healey

The Big Data Club at UMassD invites students to explore the world through the lens of data

Charlton College of Business, CCB, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, Date: Year, 2023, Departments : Directory, Data Science Dept, Departments : Directory, Mathematics Dept, Features, Features, Clubs and Orgs //

Nicole Kach '24 Senior Political Science major Nicole Kach '24: Advocating for others

By David James

Political science major finds academic and professional passion by getting involved on campus

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, Degree Type, BA, BS, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Political Science, Departments, Student Activities, Departments, Student Affairs, Departments : Directory, Political Science Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, UMassD - Home // Seekonk, MA

Biology major and Sustainability minor Anna Balkus '24: Studying the mental health impact of our environment

By Debbie Hazian

Soccer captain and Honors College biology major aims for a career in environmental conservation

Athletics, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Biology Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story, Women in STEM // Franklin, MA

Head shot photo of alum John Cordasco, P.E. ’13: Merging Mind & Muscle at UMassD

By Coryn Paradise

Cordasco, a New Jersey native and prominent engineering leader at Kimley-Horn, learned critical life lessons in and out of the classroom as a UMass Dartmouth student-athlete.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home //

Crociati on campus in 2023 UMassD’s Colin Crociati ’16 sparks story of redemption with state’s first sour brewery

By Coryn Paradise

After beating Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Crociati’s art degree from UMass Dartmouth pushed him to get creative when he opened Sour Not Sorry, Massachusetts’ first sour brewery, in Plymouth.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, CVPA - Home //

CNHS Alumna Paula Cruz ’14, MS ’21 finds her reason why at UMassD

By Coryn Paradise

Western Massachusetts native Cruz always dreamt of making a real difference one day and discovered her calling to serve others in adventures at UMassD & beyond.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Nursing - Home //

The Corsair Esports gaming space Corsair Esports

By David James

Esports program lands new gaming space for 180+ members

Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Student Activities, Departments, Student Affairs, Features, Features, Impact, Features, Student Story, Features, Clubs and Orgs, Giving, UMassD - Home //

Dr. Ruolin Zhou standing in the UMassD library Faculty Feature: Ruolin Zhou

By Kelsey E Healey

Ruolin Zhou, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is forging new roads in wireless communication.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Faculty, Features //

ASME students gathered around the Baja vehicle Corsair Racing: California or bust!

By Kelsey E Healey

Mechanical engineering capstone students build off-road vehicle for international competition

Capstone Projects, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Departments : Directory, Mechanical Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Student Story, Features, Clubs and Orgs, UMassD - Home //

Junior chemistry major Linh Dan Nguyen pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Linh Dan Nguyen '25: Changing the world

By David James

Junior chemistry major is working on solving HIV

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Chemistry Biochemistry, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept, Features, Features, Impact, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, Research, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // New Bedford, MA

Robotics, software, cleantech, defense: Electrical and computer engineering students jumpstart careers shaping the future

By Kelsey E Healey

Students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) complete internships that equip them with real-world experience and prepare them for in-demand careers.

College of Engineering, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Internships, News and Public Information, STEM //

Jehan Worthy, JD UMassD Student Trustee Worthy is the first UMass Law student to serve on the UMass Board of Trustees

By Debbie Hazian

She also holds positions with the UMass Law Alumni Association and the American Bar Association

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Features, Student Story, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Law student standing in front of inside door at internship UMass Law students are among inaugural judicial and public service interns

By Debbie Hazian

Judicial scholarship and fellowship named for former Chief Justice Ralph Gants and Chancellor Emerita Jean MacCormack

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Degree Type, JD, MBA, Departments, Law School, Features, Internships, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

UMassD senior and UMass Law 1L Nathan Upchurch stands in front of the Nathan Upchurch '24, '26: 3+3 with UMass Law

By David James

UMassD senior & UMass Law 1L fast-tracks his way to a career in public service

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Crime Justice Studies, Departments : Directory, Crime and Justice Studies Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, Impact, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, UMassD - Home // Tiverton, RI

SMAST PhD Filipe Pereira Filipe Pereira, PhD '23: Life-changing moments

By Kelsey E Healey

First-generation college student Filipe Pereira, PhD '23, was recently awarded the prestigious President's Postdoctoral Fellowship at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (UCSD).

Alumni, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, International Student Scholar Center, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Alumni Connections, SMAST - Home // Alagoinhas, Brazil

Mechanical engineering student Gabriella Monico in front of the library steps Gabriella Monico '24: Rewriting the rules

By Kelsey E Healey

Mechanical engineering major carves out a career path combining her talents and interests.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2024, Departments, Athletics, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Departments : Directory, Mechanical Engineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // Milford, NH

Professor of Law Five new faculty members join UMass Law

By Debbie Hazian

Group includes a former trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, a former staff member for the current U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice, and a former MA assistant attorney general

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law, School of Law Faculty, School of Law - Home //

Professor Ming Shao faculty portrait Faculty Highlight: Ming Shao, Computer and Information Science

By Kelsey E Healey

In the age of ChatGPT, Professor Ming Shao is working to make AI smarter and safer.

College of Engineering, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments : Directory, Computer and Information Science Dept, Faculty, Features, Research //

UMass Law incoming Class of 2026 UMass Law's Class of 2026 urged to Pursue Justice

By Debbie Hazian

Dean Sam Panarella welcomes his first class of law students from around the U.S. and the world

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Alumni runners reunite on campus Former Coach Robert Dowd forged forever friendships among Corsair runners

By Coryn Paradise

After three decades, the boundary between student-athlete and alum is blurred for these Corsairs with hearts that continue to bleed blue and gold.

Alumni, Alumni - Home //

Christian Augat pictured in the Esports Lab Christian Augat '25: Making your own community

By David James

Human resources management major founds, manages growing Esports club

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, BS, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Management Marketing, Features, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, UMassD - Home, Charlton College of Business - Home // Eastham, MA

Kamryn Kobel in front of the amphitheater. Kamryn Kobel '24: Prepared for anything

By David James

English major builds diverse résumé in English literature and communication

Admissions, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, Degree Type, BA, BS, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, English Communication, Departments : Directory, English Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Internships, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, Research, UMassD - Home // Auburn, MA

Photo grid containing portraits of some members of the class of 2027 UMass Dartmouth welcomes class of high achievers: Why the region’s top-ranked students chose UMassD

By University Marketing

The class of 2027 includes students who graduated at the top of their high school class. Here's what they hope to achieve over the next 4 years.

Charlton College of Business, CCB, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, Date: Year, 2023, Features, Features, Student Story //

SMAST student Emma Gallagher in the lab Emma Gallagher '23: Ecosystems and aquaculture

By Kelsey E Healey

SMAST student Emma Gallagher studies harmful algae blooms that can turn shellfish poisonous.

Date: Year, 2023, Features, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home // New Haven, CT

Nursing major Amaechi Obison ’24 is considering several options for his future

By Debbie Hazian

Completed a research internship this summer at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, International Students, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story //

Female student standing in front of law books Emily Dillan '20, JD '23 receives national recognition for essay on domestic violence

By Debbie Hazian

Places third in ABA competition for essay on workplace protections for survivors of domestic violence, their employers, and coworkers

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

SMAST PhD student Siddhant Kerhalkar standing in front of the ocean Siddhant Kerhalkar '24: Chasing monsoons

By Kelsey E Healey

SMAST PhD student conducts research at sea to understand the driving forces behind powerful weather systems

Date: Year, 2023, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Intercampus Marine Science, SMAST - Home, UMassD - Home // Pune, India

Jillian at UMassD in 2023 Jillian Bettencourt ’17, ABSN ’23: A Childhood Dream Come True

By Coryn Paradise

Bettencourt’s fruitful academic experiences at UMass Dartmouth turned her life-long passion into a dream career and shaped her into the medical professional she is today.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Departments : Directory, Medical Laboratory Science Dept //

Ramina Behzad in the library Ramina Behzad '25: Turning her passion into life-changing research

By Kelsey E Healey

Ramina Behzad grew up in Tehran, Iran before coming to UMass Dartmouth to pursue her PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, Bioengineering, Departments, International Student Scholar Center, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Tehran, Iran

Student portrait in Library Living Room Perla Michelle Tejeda Hernández '25: UMass Dartmouth has "positively prepared me for my future"

By Debbie Hazian

Scholarship award enables nursing and Spanish major to focus on her studies, volunteer in the U.S. and Senegal, participate in campus activities, and make memories

College Now, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, Scholarships, UMassD - Home // Boston, MA. Born in the Dominican Republic.

PhD student Iury Simoes Sousa at SMAST lobby Iury Simoes-Sousa '23: International collaboration

By Kelsey E Healey

Computational oceanographer Iury Simoes-Sousa helps relocate Tico the manatee

College of Engineering, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, College of Engineering, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home, UMassD - Home // Fortaleza, Brazil

Cheyenne Amaral pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Cheyenne Amaral '23: Problem-solving

By David James

Interior architecture + design major is well-equipped for a career in interior design

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, BS, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Art Design, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Design, Departments : Directory, Art and Design Dept, Features, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, QandA // New Bedford, MA

Lorello's headshot, books pictured behind Leaps of Faith at UMassD with Elisa Lorello ’99, M ’03

By Coryn Paradise

With an affinity for the written word, Lorello couldn’t keep her creativity confined in a box and returned to UMass Dartmouth to finally unleash it.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences //

Pushkar Bhatia '24 pictured on the campus quad Pushkar Bhatia '24: A global citizen

By David James

Junior healthcare services administration student returns from study abroad in Germany

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Economics, Departments : Directory, Economics Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, Features, Study abroad, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home // Gallup City, New Mexico

Bronwyn Pearson Bronwyn Pearson '24: Music education

By David James

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

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Degree Type, BA, Departments, Art Education, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Music, Departments, Student Activities, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, QandA // Norton, MA

Junior accounting and finance dual major and lacrosse defender Widline Thomas Widline Thomas '24: Busy season

By David James

Double major, student-athlete, and campus leader succeeds on and off the field

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Accounting Finance, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Stamford, CT

Stephannie Marie Vallee pictures in the amphitheater. Stephannie Marie Vallee '24: Pathway to success

By David James

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

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, Art Design, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Brockton, MA

Cade Hanley '24, poses at the hockey team's media shoot before the 2022-23 season. Cade Hanley '24: Artist-Student-Athlete

By David James

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

Athletics, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Art Education, Departments, Athletics, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors // Bozeman, Montana

Adriana Lebreault carries a Dominican Republic flag at commencement Adriana Lebreault '23: Overcoming adversity

By David James

First-generation and independent student finds community and support system at UMassD

Admissions, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Departments, Management Marketing, Departments, Student Activities, Departments : Directory, Leduc Center, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, QandA, Charlton College of Business - Home // Worcester, MA

SMAST student Elizabeth Ells on her boat Elizabeth Ells '23: Supporting healthy ecosystems in coastal communities

By Kelsey E Healey

PhD candidate Elizabeth Ells studies water quality on Cape Cod and the SouthCoast.

Degree Type, PhD, Departments, SMAST Estuarine Ocean Sciences, Features, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home, Women in STEM // Centerville, MA

Student portrait in Library Living Room Trinity Faith Esposito '23: Stories behind her patients

By Debbie Hazian

Honors College nursing major wrote a booklet of stories about her clinical experiences with patients

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // Acushnet, MA

Mechanical engineering student and ISSA founder Farnaz Feyli in the library Meet the UMassD Iranian Students and Scholars Association

By Kelsey E Healey

The Iranian Students and Scholars Association (ISSA) is building cross-cultural connections at UMassD.

Date: Year, 2023, Departments, International Student Scholar Center, Departments, Student Activities, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Clubs and Orgs, Graduate Studies, UMassD - Home //

Near Ring of Kerry, Ireland Study abroad in Ireland offers enriching experience for UMass Law students

By Debbie Hazian

Recent UMass Law graduates Riana Yaman and Augustus Duncan spent a semester at the University of Limerick School of Law in Ireland

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Study abroad, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Juan Gutierrez Bravo with IMS poster Juan Gutierrez Bravo '24: On the frontier of science

By Kelsey E Healey

Marine Science and Technology student Juan Gutierrez Bravo conducts research at sea, studying oxygen minimum zones in different parts of the world.

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, MS, Departments, SMAST Estuarine Ocean Sciences, Departments : Directory, Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Dept, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Research, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home // Veracruz, Mexico

Bioengineering student Jackie Horgan standing in Textiles hallway Jacqueline Horgan '23, '24: A multi-talented engineer

By Kelsey E Healey

Jacqueline Horgan is a bioengineer, cheerleading captain, volunteer tutor, and Honors College student.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS/MS, Departments, Athletics, Departments, Bioengineering, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Plymouth, MA

Map graphic showing where UMass Dartmouth students studied abroad in the 2022-23 academic year UMassD students' studies abroad

By David James

Sixty-seven students visited 15 countries, four continents, and the North Pole during 2022-23 academic year

Admissions, Charlton College of Business, CCB, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Features, Features, Student Story, Features, Study abroad, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home, UMassD - Home, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Students in the Engineering Ambassadors group standing in a row outside the library Meet the UMassD Engineering Ambassadors

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Features, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Clubs and Orgs, UMassD - Home //

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

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // Wrentham, MA

Chelsee Teotonio poses at her job at Hawthorn Medical Center Chelsee Teotonio '26: Path to medical school

By David James

First-year biology major works long hours en route to medical school

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Biology Dept, Features, Features, Impact, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, STEM, Women in STEM // New Bedford, MA

Holding flowers after Pinning Ceremony From kindergarten through nursing school, the Michaud cousins have supported each other

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home //

Capri McLucas moments before crossing the stage at Commencement Capri McLucas '23: A meaningful experience

By David James

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

Admissions, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Degree Type, BA, BS, Degree Type, BS, Degree Type, BS, BS/MBA, Degree Type, MBA, Departments, Accounting Finance, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Student Activities, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, 4+1, Accelerated, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, QandA, UMassD - Home, Charlton College of Business - Home //

Medical Laboratory Science major Taonga Horace '23: Clinical microbiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Departments : Directory, Medical Laboratory Science Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, International Students, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Lusaka, Zambia

Rousseau at UMassD Craig Rousseau ’93: A comic book artist explores his potential at UMassD

By Coryn Paradise

Renowned illustrator Rousseau left UMass Dartmouth feeling more prepared than ever to face an evolving arts industry.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Visual and Performing Arts //

Civil Engineering student Melody Veldorale '23 in the library Melody Veldorale '22, '23: Corsairs get dream jobs

By Kelsey E Healey

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.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS/MS, Departments, Career Center, Departments, Civil Environmental Engineering, Departments : Directory, Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story //

phd cybersecurity student gaspard baye in front of library staircase Gaspard Baye: Deep learning

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Degree Type, PhD, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments : Directory, Computer and Information Science Dept, Departments : Directory, Cyber Security, Features, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, UMassD - Home //

Grechel Rosado '20 at Waterfire Arts Center Grechel Rosado '20 finds home away from home at UMassD

By Coryn Paradise

From printmaking to art program management, Rosado remains inspired by her strong UMassD roots that taught her the true meaning of community.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Visual and Performing Arts //

Andrea Pires '23 poses in her cord and stole following her commencement Andrea Pires '23: Finding treatments

By University Marketing

Senior biology major gains valuable experience and network through undergraduate research

College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Biology Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Rahul Chaube stands outside the Charlton College of Business Rahul Chaube '23: On the forefront of tech

By David James

MSTM student credits faculty support for comprehensive education

Admissions, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, MS, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Decision Information Sciences, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, masters, QandA, STEM, Technology, UMassD - Home, Charlton College of Business - Home // Mumbai, India

Maxwell White, pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Maxwell White '23: Leadership

By David James

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

Admissions, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Political Science, Departments : Directory, Political Science Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, QandA, UMassD - Home // Barnstable, MA

Hero of students reciting the Nightingale Pledge Nearly 100 UMass Dartmouth nursing majors receive their pins at pre-Commencement ceremony

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, UMassD - Home //

Chris Peter standing in front of the STEM learning lab sign Chris Peter '89, '92, '18, '23: Mission-driven

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Academic Resource Center, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Departments : Directory, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Women in STEM // New Bedford, MA

Student sitting on steps in Library Illustration major Emily Fontes '23 creates a pitch deck for children's TV show for Honors College APEX project

By Debbie Hazian

Also doubled minored in Business Administration and Art History

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home //

christina hart standing in library Christina Hart '23: Hands-on learning

By University Marketing

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

Capstone Projects, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Scholarships // Glastonbury, CT

Senior history major Henrique Melo '23 pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library. Henrique Melo '23: Keys to success

By David James

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

Admissions, College Now, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, History, Departments : Directory, History Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Westport, MA

Katherine McCormick, JD ’23 aspires to pursue justice for America’s workers

By Debbie Hazian

McCormick has taught elementary school in Bangkok and excelled in the recent ABA Client Counseling Competition

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, School of Law, School of Law - Home // Needham, MA

Nursing major, Commencement Speaker Anne Jean '23: College Now program provided foundation for her success

By Debbie Hazian

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

College Now, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College Now Start Program, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Boston, MA

Kathryn Grande '23 pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Kathryn Grande '23: Comeback Corsair

By David James

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

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BA, Degree Type, BA, BS, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, English Communication, Departments, Online Continuing Education, Departments : Directory, English Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Online and Continuing Education, Program Pages, online, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors // New Bedford

Student viktoriya balabanova standing in the library Viktoriya Balabanova '23: Seizing opportunities

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Physics, Departments : Directory, Physics Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarships //

Nursing major Jillian Brooke Rush ’23: A future in hospice nursing

By Debbie Hazian

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

College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Marion, MA

Kenny Duong '23 Kenny Duong '22, '23: Becoming a leader

By David James

MIS alumnus and MSTM student is well-positioned for a career as a leader

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, 4+1, Accelerated, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home // Milford, MA

Emily Dillan, JD ’23: Pursuing justice for survivors of domestic violence

By Debbie Hazian

Cause is a personal one for Dillan, who says “every survivor’s justice is my own”

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, School of Law, School of Law - Home, UMassD - Home // Sandwich, MA

UMass Law’s Janay Davidson, JD candidate '23 is ready for work as a New York City public defender

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law experiences prepared Davidson for litigation position after graduation

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School Immigration Clinic, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, School of Law, School of Law - Home, UMassD - Home // East Orange, NJ

student john lucas guimaraes in the library John Lucas Guimaraes '23: Engineering a more inclusive world

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Civil Environmental Engineering, Departments, Student Activities, Departments : Directory, Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, STEM, UMassD - Home // Taunton, MA

Sports. Entertainment, and Art Law Club Sports, Entertainment, and Art Law Club aims to expose UMass Law students to growing areas of law

By Debbie Hazian

Club grows due to popular class taught by pioneering professor in the field

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, Graduate Certificate, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Clubs and Orgs, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

UMassD alum Peter de Silva '84 Peter de Silva '84 shares leadership lessons

By Alumni Relations

After a 35-year career in financial services, de Silva shares his guiding principles in his book, "Taking Stock"

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Charlton College of Business, CCB //

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

By University Marketing

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

College of Nursing - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments : Directory, Medical Laboratory Science Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, News and Public Information // Nantucket, MA

student lucy mcginnis against red and orange wall Luca McGinnis '23: Fishing for answers

By Kelsey E Healey

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

Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, MS, Departments, SMAST Fisheries Oceanography, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home, UMassD - Home // Atlanta, GA

MPWC student Ghenwa Elkhoury Ghenwa Elkhoury '21, '23: Plain language

By David James

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

Admissions, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, MA, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, English Communication, Departments : Directory, English Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, International Students, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, masters, QandA // Hboub, Lebanon

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

By Kelsey E Healey

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

College of Engineering, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, MS, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Features, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Research, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home, Technology // New Bedford, MA

The Charlton Women in Business Logo The Charlton Women in Business

By David James

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

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Student Story, Features, Clubs and Orgs, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM, Charlton College of Business - Home //

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

By Kelsey E Healey

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

Athletics, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Departments, Physics, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Research, Scholarships, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Tewksbury, MA

student logan cabral against red wall backdrop Catching Up with Logan Cabral '22, '23

By Kelsey E Healey

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.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Physics, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, Internships, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Research // Tiverton, RI

Senior marketing major Jess Buchanan Jess Buchanan '23: Gaining confidence

By David James

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

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Management Marketing, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home // Plymouth, MA

Senior Interior Architecture & Design major Kassidey Star Kassidey Star '23: An award-winning designer

By David James

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

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Art Design, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, Program Pages, major, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home // Middleboro, MA

Health & Society major Gabriel Johnson pictured in the amphitheater Gabriel Johnson '24: Making a difference

By David James

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

Date: Year, 2023, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Labor Education Center, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree // New Bedford, MA

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

By Kelsey E Healey

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

Athletics, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS/MS, Departments, Bioengineering, Features, Features, Student Story, Scholarships, Women in STEM // West Bridgewater, MA

Adam Horowitz pictured pitching against Bridgewater State University. Adam Horowitz '23: A dream internship

By David James

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

Athletics, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Athletics, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Management Marketing, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree // Seekonk, MA

Computer Science Student Cameron McAlpine '23 standing in front of the SENG building sign Cameron McAlpine '23: Embracing leadership opportunities

By Kelsey E Healey

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.

College of Engineering, Date: Year, 2023, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments, Student Activities, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Story // Dartmouth, MA

Kristen Sethares enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration of teaching in the Honors College

By Debbie Hazian

College of Nursing & Health Sciences professor is teaching two Honors classes in addition to nursing PhD courses

College of Nursing - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Faculty, Features, Features, Honors College //

Senior art history major Kayla Rausch '23 pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Kayla Rausch '23: Practical experiences

By David James

Senior art history major grows personally and professionally through research

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Research, UMassD - Home // West Springfield, MA

Jonathan Sheroff pictured in new lab coat and scrubs Jonathan Sheroff '20: Poli Sci to Physician Assistant

By David James

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Degree Type, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC), Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Features // Sharon, MA

Fred Lebow Sharing the value of education

By University Advancement

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving, Endowment //

Widline Thomas Performing at their peak

By University Advancement

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

Bloomberg Terminals in the Charlton College of Business CCB is trending up

By University Advancement

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

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

Joshua Keith pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Joshua Keith '23, '24: Getting involved

By David James

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

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2023, Date: Year, 2024, Degree Type, BS, Degree Type, BS, BS/MBA, Degree Type, MBA, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, 4+1, Accelerated, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home // Brockton, MA

Shayne Velho, Senior Chemistry major from Westport, MA Shayne Velho '23: Unlimited possibilities

By David James

Senior chemistry major gains valuable experience as undergraduate research assistant

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2023, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Chemistry Biochemistry, Departments : Directory, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Research, STEM, UMassD - Home // Westport, MA

UMass Officials posing Ten years of pursing justice

By University Advancement

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

UMassD student Kyle Furtado Guided by goals, fueled by ambition

By University Advancement

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Departments, Computer Information Science, Features, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving, Scholarships, UMassD - Home, Endowment //

individuals standing on stairway Protecting coastal ecosystems starts at UMassD

By University Advancement

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.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

Students sitting and standing at desk in law library UMass Law clinic boosts local communities by assisting nonprofits and small businesses

By Debbie Hazian

Students in the Community Development Clinic gain practical experience through their client interactions with “innovators and changemakers”

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Head shot with blue and pink background Gamaliel Daffeed Janvier '23: Internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers led to job offer

By Debbie Hazian

Honors College graduate and Chancellor’s List scholar hopes to create more opportunities in his native Haiti

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Mathematics, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story // Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Students perform in the Pep Band at a 2022 Football game The Corsairs Band

By David James

Students start, run pep band for campus events

Athletics, College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Music, Departments, Student Activities, Departments : Directory, Music Dept, Features, Features, Student Story, Features, Clubs and Orgs, UMassD - Home //

Students and faculty standing in front of a waterfall Bridging the Atlantic builds ties in community health between nursing students and faculty at UMassD and the Azores

By Debbie Hazian

A new group begins planning for the 2023 exchange that will focus on the impact of the global food crisis

College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, UMassD - Home //

Evan Grant, senior graphic design major Evan Grant '23: Using creativity to solve problems

By David James

Senior graphic design major develops experience in the classroom, research, and the field

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, Art Design, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, Office of Undergraduate Research, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, Program Pages, bachelors, UMassD - Home // Bourne, MA

Law student standing up at graduation ceremony Raven Francomano, JD ’22 honored by MA Supreme Judicial Court for pro bono legal services to the arts

By Debbie Hazian

She is one of only two MA law students to receive the Adams Pro Bono Publico Award during the National Celebration of Pro Bono

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, News and Public Information, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Nic Higgins, MBA student at UMass Dartmouth Nic Higgins '21, '23: Helping others for a living

By David James

MBA student finds his passion for connecting job seekers to careers

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, MBA, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home // Bridgewater, MA

Presented to Ayyappan Rajesh at DEFCON DEFCON international cybersecurity conference fulfills a dream for Ayyappan Rajesh ’24

By Debbie Hazian

Computer engineering major exposed security vulnerabilities in vehicles at Car Hacking Village presentation attended by senior U.S. government officials

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments : Directory, Cyber Security, Features, STEM, UMassD - Home //

Daniela Tishchenko '23, Interior Architecture & Design major, sits on the stairs of the Claire T. Carney Library Daniela Tishchenko '23: Invaluable experience

By David James

Senior interior architecture and design major boasts extensive internship, service-learning, and club experience

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Art Design, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments : Directory, Art and Design Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Granby, MA

UMass Law Assistant Professor Roni Amit (left) and Professor Hillary Farber and law students Isabel Gonzalez and Carolina Eschavarria visited Joint Base Cape Cod to assist migrants. UMass Law faculty and students head to Joint Base Cape Cod to assist migrants

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law joined local and state agencies in a quick, coordinated response to help those in need

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Faculty, News and Public Information, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Alanna Levy and Natalie Peters, JD Internships provide real-world experiences in public interest law for UMass Law students

By Debbie Hazian

Interns work on MA housing crisis, legislation and public policy, and access to higher education for those with intellectual disabilities

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Paige Riley '23, nursing major and Spanish minor, sits on the stairs of the Claire T. Carney Library Paige Riley '23: Twice the opportunities

By David James

Nursing major complements her healthcare skillset with a minor in Spanish

College of Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Global Languages and Cultures, Departments : Directory, Global Languages and Cultures Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Plymouth, MA

Sandy McConnell with her dog Homer Sandy McConnell '97: Canine Corsair trainer

By David James

Veteran, entrepreneur, and Charlton College of Business alum teaches dogs to positively impact human lives

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, UMassD - Home // Dartmouth, MA

Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Efe Oboh-Idahosa '23: Interning for the U.S. Senate

By David James

Political science major completes highly coveted internship in M.A. Senator Elizabeth Warren's office

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BA, BS, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Liberal Arts, Departments, Political Science, Departments : Directory, Political Science Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, QandA, UMassD - Home // Lynn, MA

UMass Law welcomes incoming Class of 2025 and records sixth consecutive year of enrollment growth

By Debbie Hazian

Class is the strongest in the school’s history based on GPAs and LSAT scores

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Assistant Professor of Law New faculty and staff join UMass Law with strong teaching, research, and career experience

By Debbie Hazian

Erica Sylvia '15, JD ‘17 returns to UMass Law as assistant director of bar success

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Departments, Law School Faculty, School of Law, School of Law, School of Law Faculty, School of Law - Home //

Students return to UMassD after summer study abroad

By University Marketing

Seven students recount their experiences in Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain

Charlton College of Business, CCB, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Student Story, Features, Study abroad, UMassD - Home //

Mekhi Geter smiles after a 42-16 New England Bowl win over Alfred State College Mekhi Geter '22: Soldier-student-athlete

By David James

Senior crime and justice studies major, National Guard soldier, and two-time captain of the UMassD football team

Athletics, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Athletics, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Crime Justice Studies, Departments : Directory, Crime and Justice Studies Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // West Haven, CT

Deidre Tao Deidre Tao ’93: How to build a successful art career

By Alumni Relations

With a strong foundation in studio arts acquired at UMassD, Tao turned her passion into a career as a self-represented artist.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, Fine Arts //

Marc Conforto and Emily Dillan '23 outside court The Human Rights at Home Clinic addresses critical legal issues through a human rights lens

By Debbie Hazian

UMass law students work with underrepresented groups while gaining practical experience

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Stephanie Chenard '19, '20, '22 Stephanie Chenard '19, '20, '22: Writing your own story

By David James

Psychology BA, MA, and Master of Teaching student earns three degrees in her forties

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BA/MA, Degree Type, MAT, Departments, Psychology, Departments : Directory, Psychology Dept, Features, Features, Graduate, Features, Student Story, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, 4+1, Accelerated, Program Pages, 4+1 BA/BS-MAT, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, masters, UMassD - Home //

Collecting specimens on rocks Honors biology majors present undergraduate research at national ecology conference

By Debbie Hazian

Professor Michael Sheriff leads student research projects that provide early evidence linking risk-induced trait responses to species’ survival during predator exposure

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Biology, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Research, Research //

Jack Sullivan Jack Sullivan '23 wins thesis competition

By College of Engineering

Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Features, Features, Honors College, Office of Undergraduate Research, STEM, UMassD - Home // Barnstable, MA

Sal Balkus Salvador Balkus '22: A data-driven mindset

By College of Engineering

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship recipient discusses gaining the computational skills and independent scholarly thinking necessary to excel in his field of choice.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments : Directory, Data Science Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Office of Undergraduate Research, UMassD - Home // Franklin, Massachusetts

Logan Ward '22, senior illustration major Logan Ward '22: Finding support

By David James

Senior illustration major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Williston, VT

UMass Law Katelyn Fisher, JD '22: At the intersection of law and science

By Debbie Hazian

Lead Editor for UMass Law Review and intern at the MA Supreme Judicial Court plans a career in health law

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, School of Law, School of Law - Home, UMassD - Home // Westport, MA

Carissa Keung Carissa Keung ’22: Committed to service

By College of Engineering

As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Features, Features, Commencement, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Branchburg, New Jersey

Logan Cabral Logan Cabral '22: The UMassD community

By College of Engineering

Logan, a physics major who transferred from Bristol Community College, talks about UMassD's nurturing community, faculty mentorship, & peer-to-peer academic support.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement // Tiverton, Rhode Island

Antz Lee Francois Antz-Lee Francois '22: Preparing to lead

By College of Engineering

Engaging in research activities, pursuing leadership roles, & gaining real-world experience are just a few of the ways Francois chose to set the course for his career path.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Black History // Brockton, MA

Busola Awobode '22, English major and Philosophy minor Busola Awobode '22: Seizing opportunities

By David James

Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, English Communication, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Departments, Multiliteracy Communication Center, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Boston, MA

Medical Laboratory Science Jacob Athamni ’22: Medical detective plans to work in infectious disease control

By Debbie Hazian

Medical Laboratory Science major will work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after graduation

College of Nursing - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Features, Commencement, UMassD - Home //

Isabella Di Bona Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success

By College of Engineering

Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Transfer Students, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Brockton, MA

Guy Caseneuve Guy Caseneuve '22: Inventing his future

By College of Engineering

An academically rich program, a strong sense of community, & affordability led Guy to apply to UMassD as a first step toward building his dream career in the field of computer science.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, UMassD - Home // Brockton, MA

Christopher Gravelle Christopher Gravelle '22: Why he chose UMassD

By College of Engineering

The electrical and computer engineering major talks about how his professors, mentors, & peers helped him find a strong sense of community.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Transfer Students // Plymouth, MA

Elizabeth Blom Elizabeth Blom '23: Choosing to double major

By College of Engineering

Elizabeth talks about why UMassD is the right choice for her, how she decided on her majors, & what she loves most about her educational experience.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Features, Features, Transfer Students, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Somerset, MA

Stephanie Teixeira ’22: Nursing major and student leader

By Debbie Hazian

First-generation college student has excelled in academics and leadership and is grateful for the "village" of supporters who played a role in her success

College of Nursing - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Commencement, Features, Leadership & Service // New Bedford, MA

Rohan Kirlew is a crime and justice studies major from Falmouth, MA Rohan Kirlew '22: Opening my eyes

By David James

Senior crime and justice studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Crime Justice Studies, Departments : Directory, Crime and Justice Studies Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story // Falmouth, MA

Psychology major Christopher McGuire '22: Honors College psychology major will pursue doctorate in clinical psychology

By Debbie Hazian

McGuire has interned with Samaritans SouthCoast in suicide prevention and will graduate with a pre-professional certificate in mental health

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BA, Departments, Psychology, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College // Plymouth, MA

Commencement story, nursing major Chelsey Silva '22: From the Air National Guard to the Honors College

By Debbie Hazian

A six-year member of the MA Air National Guard, nursing major Chelsey Silva plans to work as a travel nurse

College of Nursing - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College // New Bedford, MA

Kiki Bekkum '22, Psychology major from Hana, Hawaii Kiki Bekkum '22: Helping others

By David James

Senior psychology and health and society dual-major and aging and health minor from Hana, Hawaii

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Psychology, Departments : Directory, Leduc Center, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story // Hana, HI

Mary Roberts, Class of 2022, Photography Major Mary Roberts '22: Building a community

By David James

Senior photography major and art history minor from Springfield, MA

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story // Springfield, MA

Neeharika Verma Neeharika Verma '22: Studying at SMAST

By School for Maine Science and Technology (SMAST)

Neeharika talks about the value of her research and leadership experiences as a marine science graduate student.

Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, School for Marine Science and Technology, SMAST - Home, STEM, Women in STEM // Pune, India

O'Dwyer and his unit in the Irish Naval Reserve Student Veteran Spotlight: Seán O’Dwyer ’23

By James Miceli

Seán O’Dwyer ’23, Irish Naval Reservist and University of Limerick (Ireland) student studying abroad at UMassD, discusses his time here in the United States.

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Departments, Veterans Affairs, Features, International Students, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, Features, Study abroad //

ErsenS Joseph Ersen'S Joseph '22: Intertwining mechanical engineering & oceanography

By College of Engineering

Ersen'S discusses working on research at SMAST, interning with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, & coiling his mechanical engineering background with marine science as part of his career trajectory.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, School for Marine Science and Technology, UMassD - Home // Raynham, MA

Standing on lawn in lab coat with stethoscope Mark Gregg '22: U.S. Navy Nurse Corps

By Debbie Hazian

On active duty with the U.S. Navy, Hospital Corpsman First Class Mark Gregg '22 will be commissioned in the Navy Nurse Corps upon graduation

College of Nursing - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Features, Commencement // Little Meadows, PA

Breana Thibodeaux Breana Thibodeaux '22: Real-world experience

By College of Engineering

A senior capstone project led Breana to discover her interest in conducting research for the treatment of cancer.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, STEM, Women in STEM // Brockton, MA

Anael Laguerre '22: Stepping out of my comfort zone

By David James

Senior marketing major in the Charlton College of Business

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Management Marketing, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Port-au-Price, Haiti

Rylee Gant Rylee Gant '22: Finding her niche

By College of Engineering

Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Transfer Students, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // New Bedford, MA

Michaela Arruda '22, Art and Design Major Michaela Arruda '22: A socially engaged artist

By David James

Senior art and design major and art history minor with a concentration in graphic design

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Art Design, Departments, Art History, Departments, Art History / Design, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Design, Departments : Directory, Art and Design Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // New Bedford, MA

Evans Kussi Evans Kussi '22: Prepared for success

By College of Engineering

Evans, a civil engineering major, talks about how developing leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills helped to prepare him for career success.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Transfer Students, UMassD - Home // Worcester, Massachusetts

Kayle Williams in the Galápagos Islands Kayle Williams '22: A biology major's dream

By David James

Senior biology major and sustainability minor with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, International Programs Office, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Features, Study abroad, Research, UMassD - Home // Waterford, CT

Jack McDonald Jack McDonald '22: Choosing physics

By College of Engineering

The option to study physics, pursue sports, & commute to campus makes UMassD Jack's ideal choice.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, UMassD - Home // Plymouth, MA

Stephanie DeCarvalho Stephanie DeCarvalho: Benefiting from mentorship

By College of Engineering

A faculty-guided research project led Stephanie, a mechanical engineering major, to an MA Space Grant through MIT and invitations to participate in academic conferences.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Women in STEM //

College Now students A day to make a difference

By Alumni Relations

Annual day of giving makes a direct impact on UMassD students, programs, athletic teams, and more

Features, Donors, Giving //

Nancy Holt (American 1938-2014) Spinwinder 1991) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Photograph: Chris Diani, 2021. New interpretations of art

By Alumni Relations

Nancy Holt’s multimedia art comes alive at UMassD

Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

Computer with Corsair Network home page A unique way to make an impact through the Corsair Network

By Alumni Relations

The Corsair Network develops mentorships between alumni and students

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Donors, Giving //

Recipients of the Women in Defense scholarship Supporting Women in Science & Engineering

By Alumni Relations

Alumni and defense industry professional join forces to support female science and engineering students

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving //

saheedat o bello Saheedat Bello '22: Student leader & mentor

By College of Engineering

Saheedat, a computer science major, shares how networking and leadership roles have helped her flourish academically as well as professionally.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, Women in STEM // Somerset, Massachusetts

Chris Norton '22 Student Veteran Spotlight: Chris Norton '24 - Aviation to Angstroms

By James Miceli

Coast Guard veteran Chris Norton '24 discusses his military service, transition, and time here at UMassD.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Departments, Electrical Computer Engineering, Departments, Veterans Affairs, UMassD - Home //

UMass Law 3L Norbert Mongeon transitions from 35-year arts management career to immigration law

By Debbie Hazian

Former administrator at the Providence Performing Arts Center hopes to help immigrants live the American Dream

Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, JD, Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Alexa Van Voorhis Alexa Van Voorhis '22, '23: Motivated by more

By College of Engineering

Alexa, a bioengineering major, shares how participating in extracurricular activities has prepared her for a bright future.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, Office of Undergraduate Research, UMassD - Home // Raynham

Charlemya Erasme B.S. '18, M.S. '20 Charlemya Erasme BS '18, MS '20: Asking Questions

By David James

Two-time UMassD alum Charlemya Erasme is off to an impactful, moral, and successful start to her career.

Alumni, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Features, Features, Internships, Women in STEM // Brockton and Wareham, MA

Marcus Azor, Class of 2022 Marcus Azor '22: Hard work pays off

By David James

Senior Management Information Systems major and captain of the men’s basketball team.

Athletics, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, UMassD - Home // Brockton, MA

McKenzie Ferrari Physics major to present at Council on Undergraduate Research event

By College of Engineering

McKenzie Ferrari is one of 60 students selected nationwide to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research "Posters on the Hill" event in April.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Features, Features, Student Research, Office of Undergraduate Research, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Raena Gaston Raena Gaston ’25: The art of communication

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Raena discusses how participating in leadership activities has enhanced her public speaking skills.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Features, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Taunton, MA

Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library Honors College student creates campus program that advocates for others

By Debbie Hazian

Efe Oboh-Idahosa ‘23 is majoring in political science with a pre-law concentration, minoring in black studies, and plans to attend law school

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Political Science, Features, Black History, Features, Honors College //

Abigail Keith lab portrait Abigail Keith '20: Electrical engineer 2 at Raytheon

By Adrienne N. Wartts

As an electrical and computer engineering major, Abigail worked alongside her faculty mentor in the research lab where she demonstrated that dolphin-inspired algorithms are faster on average than other common search algorithms when searching for difficult to detect objects.

College of Engineering - Home, Departments, College of Engineering, Features, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Edward Lundy, uploaded 3/15/22 Edward Lundy '22: On the right track

By David James

Senior marketing major, management minor, class president, track and field captain, and student-employee is well-prepared for life after graduation

Athletics, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Management Marketing, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Lawrence, MA

Taylor Walsh Taylor Walsh '21: Optimism leads to success

By Adrienne N. Wartts

The “Track Rookie of the Year “shares how serving as captain of the UMassD Cross Country and Track teams helped her realize she can accomplish any goal or dream, despite the global pandemic.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, BA, BS, Departments, Athletics, Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Features, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, Women in STEM // Groveland, MA

Sarah Dulac '21: The value of role models

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Sarah talks about the "aha! moment" that led her to discover her passion in the male-dominated field of mechanical engineering & the role models who’ve mentored her during her time as a student at UMass Dartmouth.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Features, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, Women in STEM // Tiverton, RI

Walk to the Hill 2020 - 850x480 For the fourth consecutive year, UMass Law wins award for civil legal aid advocacy in Talk to the Hill

By Debbie Hazian

Equal Justice Coalition recognizes the exceptional participation of the law school as UMass Law participates for the seventh year

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

mike coute with tautog Mike Coute: A pathway to career success

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Mike Coute talks about how earning an undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a master’s degree at the School for Marine Science & Technology has prepared him to succeed in New England's burgeoning field of offshore wind development.

Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Graduate, Features, Student Research, Program Pages, masters, School for Marine Science and Technology //

Matt Mrazik Matt Mrazik '20: Concentrating on game design

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Matt's game for visually impaired individuals highlights a novel approach to accessibility in game development

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2022, Degree Type, BS, Degree Type, BS/MS, Degree Type, Features, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home //

Charlens Beneche (Biology, '18) Charlens Beneche '18: From Dartmouth to the Department of Public Health

By David James

Former Biology major now plays critical role surveilling Covid-19 and its impact on public health

Alumni, College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2022, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Features // Brockton, MA

Jayden Betances '22: Expanding your pathways

By David James

Senior management major gained income, credit, and experience in his real estate internship

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2022, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story // Methuen, MA

Mike Joyce Mike Joyce '85: Bringing PrimaLoft's research in biodegradability to UMassD

By Alumni Relations

Joyce, CEO of PrimaLoft, Inc., sparked the creation of a biodegradability testing lab at UMassD to study the breakdown of microplastics

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Engineering, STEM //

Giovana Silveira '21: Adaptability

By David James

Recent Charlton College of Business grad thrives in ever-changing environments

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Management Marketing, Departments : Directory, Leduc Center, Features, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Taunton, MA

Osama Aljarrah Osama Aljarrah '21: Choosing a concentration

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Osama, who recently earned his PhD, talks about the value of pursuing the industrial and systems engineering concentration as part of the College of Engineering's engineering and applied science program.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, PhD, Features, Features, Graduate, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, concentration, STEM, UMassD - Home //

Director of the Honors College As she leads the UMass Dartmouth Honors College, Professor Amy Shapiro loves creating opportunities for highly-motivated students

By Debbie Hazian

Psychology scholar served as associate and interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and has been a faculty member for nearly 30 years

Features, Honors College //

Narcisse Kunda '22: A natural leader

By David James

Between two majors, eight clubs, and six jobs and internships, Narcisse Kunda has made the most of his college experience.

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Management Marketing, Departments, Student Activities, Departments : Directory, Leduc Center, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Marlborough, MA

Diego Marroquin portrait Diego Marroquin '21: A resource to his community

By David James

Senior biology major Diego Marroquin is a catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation by volunteering his time, experiences, knowledge, and passion to communities that need it most.

College of Arts and Sciences, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Biology Dept, Departments : Directory, Leduc Center, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Impact, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, STEM, UMassD - Home // Lawrence, MA

Alexander Thibedeau '22: Bringing professional experience to the classroom

By David James

Senior Computer Science Major Sergeant Alexander Thibedeau discusses changing career paths, life at UMassD, and helping other veterans feel welcome on campus

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Computer Information Science, Departments, Student Affairs, Departments, Veterans Affairs, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, STEM, UMassD - Home // Buzzards Bay, MA

Suemy Moreira College welcomes new academic advisor

By College of Engineering

Suemy Moreira joins Engineering Student Support & Services team as an advisor for undergraduate students.

College of Engineering - Home, Departments, College of Engineering, Features, Program Pages, undergraduate degree //

Raven Francomano '22, Most Outstanding Student in the Nation, and Professor Dwight Duncan, Most Outstanding Professor in the Nation UMass Law chapter of Delta Theta Phi wins record number of awards at national convention

By Debbie Hazian

National awards include Most Outstanding Student Senate, Most Outstanding Professor for Professor Dwight Duncan, and Most Outstanding Student for Raven Francomano, JD ‘22

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Marcus Howard '19 poses in front of a lake. Alumni Feature: Marcus Howard '19

By College of Visual & Performing Arts

A complete art education with a university experience made UMassD the place to be for Marcus.

Alumni, College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Departments, Liberal Arts, Features, Features, Graduate //

Amanda Kuffoh Amanda Kuffoh ’20: Doing the right thing

By Alumni Relations

Social justice and advocacy guides Amanda’s personal and professional journey

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Departments, Political Science //

David Prairie David Prairie '20: The value of conducting research

By Adrienne N. Wartts

David says conducting research as a PhD student prepared him to succeed and advance in his chosen field.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Degree Type, PhD, Features, UMassD - Home //

Josue Rivera '19 in front of the library Josue N Rivera '21: The value of faculty mentorship

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Josue discusses how faculty mentorship and novel research opportunities inspired his academic path.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Degree Type, PhD, Features, UMassD - Home //

Aubrey Church, PSM student at SMAST Aubrey Church ’22: Choosing the PSM program

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Aubrey talks about SMAST’s cooperative research opportunities & how the Professional Science Master’s program prepares students for career advancement.

Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, MS, PhD, Degree Type, PSM, Departments, SMAST Estuarine Ocean Sciences, Departments, SMAST Fisheries Oceanography, Features, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Glen Ridge, New Jersey

UMass Class of 2024 at Orientation UMass Law welcomes Classes of 2023 and 2024 to campus

By Debbie Hazian

Law school’s enrollment and academic stature are the highest in its history following a record number of applications

School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Assistant Director of Legal Career Services, UMass Law New faculty and staff join UMass Law with strong teaching and professional development experience

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law welcomes new assistant director of legal career services and two legal skills professors

Departments, Law School, Faculty, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Cassie Canastra Cassie Canastra '20: Why she chose the PSM degree

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Cassie talks about how SMAST's professional science master’s degree program helped her gain the knowledge and experience necessary to assist regulators in the management of fisheries.

Alumni, Departments, SMAST Fisheries Oceanography, Features, Graduate Studies, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, masters, Research, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Alumni Connections, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // New Bedford, MA

Jonathan Bisbano Jonathan Bisbano ’11: Learning to love coding

By Alumni Relations

A solid engineering skillset helped Bisbano build a career at EHR leader Meditech

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Engineering, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept //

Computer Science major Alexander Moulton Alexander Moulton '21: Computer science major

By Magazine Editor

Alexander Moulton shares why he chose to pursue his computer science degree at UMassD's College of Engineering.

College of Engineering, Departments, Computer Information Science, Features, Student Story // Wolfeboro, NH

Rbrey Singleton '22 receives leadership and advocacy award from the MA Black Lawyers Association

By Debbie Hazian

Award named in honor of (Ret.) MA Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Members of the Class of 2021 at Commencement Ceremony UMass Law Commencement Ceremony celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021

By Debbie Hazian

Students extolled for completing their legal education during an uncertain and unprecedented era

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Alycia Busby UMassD alumni mentor Alycia Busby ’12 pays it forward through mentoring

By Alumni Relations

Alumni mentors help students and new professionals navigate careers

Alumni, Alumni - Home //

Lauren Underwood, P.E., project manager in civil engineering Lauren Underwood '13 shares her key to success

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Lauren, a local project manager in civil engineering, says earning her degree from UMassD was key in her success.

Alumni, College of Engineering - Home, Departments, College of Engineering, Features, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Joshua Steakelum Joshua Steakelum '21: Benefiting from research

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Joshua talks about the value of supplementing coursework with research projects.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Features, Features, Internships, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story // Dartmouth, MA

Heather Kelley, CVPA, Interior Architecture and Design student Heather Kelly '21 makes Metropolis Magazine's Top 100

By Adrienne N. Wartts

The recent grad talks about her experience as a transfer student, the success of the CVPA’s flourishing Interior Architecture + Design Program, & making Metropolis Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Design Students in North America.”

Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Features, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, undergraduate degree, UMassD - Home // Hooksett, New Hampshire

Elio Daher Elio Daher '21: Why he chose UMassD

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Elio, a transfer student from Lebanon, shares why he chose UMass Dartmouth over other universities and his experience as an intern.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Features, Commencement, Features, International Students, Features, Internships, Features, Student Story, Features, Transfer Students, UMassD - Home // Weymouth, MA

Class of 2021 Biology and Honors College Commencement Spotlight: Alana McGraw '21

By Debbie Hazian

Biology major and Honors College student is earning her BS/MAT degree in biology while doing research in population genetics, microbiology, and marine fisheries

College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, Biology, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, STEM, Women in STEM //

Class of 2021, CNHS and Honors College Commencement Spotlight: Selines Diaz '21

By Debbie Hazian

First-generation college student and Honors Nursing major has conducted numerous research projects with plans for a career in neonatal care

College of Nursing - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Features, Commencement //

Nick Paternostro Nick Paternostro '21: Creating balance

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Internships, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Mineola, NY

Commencement Spotlight.Class of 2021 Commencement Spotlight: Anthony Moser, JD candidate '21

By Debbie Hazian

Plans a future career in criminal law and will join the Miami State Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor

Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Dylan Tocci Dylan Tocci '21: UMassD's supportive community

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Dylan, a Townsend, MA native, talks about the value of student organizations, gaining practical experience through faculty mentorship, & UMassD’s supportive community.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Townsend, MA

Commencement Spotlight Commencement Spotlight: Ruth Lavache, JD/MBA candidate ’21

By Debbie Hazian

Interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey and will work as an assistant attorney general in MA

Departments, Law School, Features, Commencement, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Sung Ji Li, MFA student at UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual and Performing Arts Sung Ji Lee '21: Finding a home away from home

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Inspired to reignite her career after moving to the US from South Korea, Sung finds the ideal balance between managing family life, pursuing an MFA, & promoting her career as a textile artist.

College of Visual and Performing Arts, Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, MFA, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, graduate degree, UMassD - Home // Samcheok, South Korea

Honors, CNHS/Sociology/Anthropology double major Commencement Spotlight: Helen Teklehaimanot

By Debbie Hazian

Honors College student and double major in Nursing and Sociology & Anthropology immigrated from East Africa and plans a career in public health

College of Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Departments, Sociology Anthropology, Departments : Directory, Sociology and Anthropology Dept, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College //

Valleri Rami, MFA student at UMassD's College of Visual and Performing Arts Valleri Rami '21: Art & leadership

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Artist Valleri Rami talks about the CVPA’s rigorous MFA program & developing her confidence through leadership roles.

College of Visual and Performing Arts, Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, MFA, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Graduate, Features, International Students, Features, Student Story, Program Pages, graduate degree, Program Pages, masters, UMassD - Home // Grand Forks, ND

Cachelle Johnson Lewis, UMassD College of Engineering student Cachelle Johnson-Lewis '21 joins Dell EMC

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Networking & pursuing professional development + leadership opportunities helped prepare Cachelle for her full-time position as a project/program management analyst at Dell EMC.

CITS, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Departments : Directory, Data Science Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Dorchester, MA

Osamah Farasat Maqsood, UMassD alum Osamah (Sam) Maqsood '20: Building a network

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Networking, leadership roles, & the supportive UMassD community helped Osamah define his career endeavors.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, International Students, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, UMassD - Home // Born in New York, Raised in Pakistan (Lahore & Karachi)

Melanie Luperon Melanie Luperon '21: Gaining real-world experience

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Melanie, a computer engineering major, says real-world experience, collaborative research projects, & extracurricular activities prepared her for her full-time position as an analyst with Dell EMC.

College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // New Bedford, MA

Larain Taylor Larain Taylor ’21: An entrepreneurial mind

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Blending community service work, networking, and exposure to big business is part of Larain’s strategy for inventing her future as an entrepreneur.

Charlton College of Business, CCB, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Abderahmane Naidjate, UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering student Abderahmane Naidjate '21 joins Dell EMC

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Abderahmane Naidjate '21, who graduates next month with his BS in Computer Engineering, talks about how UMassD has fostered his career path and helped him segue into a full-time position as a project/program manager at Dell EMC.

College of Engineering, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story //

Psychology major, Honors College student Commencement Spotlight: Catherine Pope '21

By Debbie Hazian

Psychology major Catherine Pope creates a resource manual for survivors of domestic violence that demonstrates new APEX research experience developed by the Honors College

College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, Psychology, Features, Commencement, Features, Honors College, Features, Student Research //

James Tooker, graphic design student at UMassD James Tooker '21: Exploring color spectrum

By Adrienne N. Wartts

An awe-inspiring glimpse of nature led James to create "Interspectral," a CVPA senior capstone project in which audiences of all ages can interactively explore the color spectrum.

Capstone Projects, College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, BFA, Departments, Athletics, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Harwich, MA

Brianna Johnson Brianna Johnson '21: Embracing opportunities

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Brianna talks about working on data-driven research projects, serving as a student director in the Honors College, & landing a full-time position as a business systems analyst at a startup company.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Departments : Directory, Data Science Dept, Features, Features, Honors College, Features, Internships, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Plymouth, MA

William Holman William Holman '21: The art of collaboration

By Adrienne N. Wartts

William, a physics major, talks about having a well-rounded academic experience due to his involvement in collaborative research projects & student organizations.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Physics, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Wakefield, MA

Stephen Gacioch, UMassD College of Engineering student Stephen Gacioch '21: Defining a career path

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Stephen, a civil engineering major and captain of the UMassD football team, talks about the cohesive college community, developing his leadership skills, & landing the internship that helped him define his career path.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Departments, Athletics, Features, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Tiverton, Rhode Island

Devin Cannistraro, UMassD College of Engineering student Devin Cannistraro '21: Preparing to lead

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Devin talks about understanding the balance between leading and following as he prepares to enter the real world.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Date: Year, 2021, Features, Features, Commencement, UMassD - Home // Eastham, MA

2021 Rappaport Scholar Two UMass Law 1Ls chosen for prestigious Rappaport Fellowship in law and public policy

By Debbie Hazian

Emily Dillan and Jennifer White will intern with state legislators and learn to create policy

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Alexander Moulton, Veterans Assistant Alexander Moulton '21: Becoming a leader

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Alexander, a UMassD veterans assistant and former senator for the Student Government Association, discusses the importance and benefits of embracing leadership opportunities.

College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Departments, Veterans Affairs, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Story, UMassD - Home // Wolfeboro, NH

Dakeyla Johnson Dakeyla Johnson ’22: Finding a home and a voice at UMassD

By Kristle Blais

Discovering the Frederick Douglass Unity House opens opportunities

College of Arts and Sciences, Departments, Crime Justice Studies, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Impact, Giving, UMassD - Home //

Brooke Lowman at IMS Symposium Brooke Lowman '21: The value of studying at SMAST

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Brooke talks about the value of her experiences & the return on her investment as a PhD student at SMAST.

Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Alumni Connections, Women in STEM //

PhD student Micheline Labrie on an SMAST research excursion Micheline Labrie '21: Protecting the ocean

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Micheline Labrie talks about her love for the ocean, protecting the ecosystem, & her rich academic experience as a PhD student and research assistant at the School for Marine Science & Technology.

Departments : Directory, Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Dept, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Alumni Connections, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM // Rye, NH

Robert Wildermuth Robert Wildermuth '21: Nurturing the ecosystem

By Adrienne N. Wartts

PhD candidate Robert Wildermuth, talks about his interests in conservation, experiences as a student at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology, & his plans for the future.

Departments, Office of Research Administration, Features, Features, Commencement, Features, Student Research, Features, Student Story, School for Marine Science and Technology, School for Marine Science and Technology, Alumni Connections, UMassD - Home // Grand Junction, CO

Part-time law students story As part-time law students manage multiple priorities, they are buoyed by the support of the UMass Law community

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law’s flexible day and evening/weekend programs enable many students to attend law school

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Caroline Gresh portrait Caroline Gresh

By College of Visual & Performing Arts

Art + Design: Interior Architecture + Design

Date: Year, 2021, Degree Type, BS, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Gallery, Campus Gallery, Gallery, Exhibitions //

Nursing students in the assessment labs UMass Dartmouth chapter of Sigma to hold spring symposium celebrating the Year of the Nurse

By Debbie Hazian

April 8 event to focus on scholarship and excellence in nursing practice and leadership

Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home //

Nanette Vega, board member Nanette Vega ’96: Dared to dream big

By Alumni Relations

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

Alumni, College Now, College of Arts and Sciences, Departments : Directory, Sociology and Anthropology Dept, Features, Donors, Giving //

Sculpture Installations at the Star Store Campus Growth Exhibition

By College of Visual & Performing Arts

Sculpture Program Window Installations at the Star Store Campus

College of Visual and Performing Arts //

virtual-learning A community that cares

By Alumni Relations

Members of the UMassD community raised over $35,000 in 60 days to support hundreds of students with emergency needs brought about by COVID-19.

Features, Donors, Giving //

Service Investing in the future through the Leduc Center

By Alumni Relations

Supporting service programs at UMassD results in positive change for the community and opportunities for students to acquire the skills they need to lead the way forward

Features, Donors, Giving //

Student in library Fueling student ambition

By Alumni Relations

Alumni find meaningful ways to give back through scholarships

Features, Donors, Giving, Scholarships //

Scallop boat Learning about our seafood supply

By Alumni Relations

UMassD leads research collaborations with fishing industry leaders enhance the region’s marine economy

Departments, SMAST Fisheries Oceanography, Features, Donors, Giving, SMAST - Home //

UMassD Nursing student Prepared to answer the call

By Alumni Relations

Graduates of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences—including the newest nurses from the Class of 2020—were among the health care professionals who answered the call to care for patients fighting COVID-19.

Features, Impact, Giving //

Corissa Amaral '23 Corissa Amaral '23 perseveres in her nursing studies despite losing three family members to Covid-19

By Debbie Hazian

She receives her white coat in the traditional ceremony for sophomores, marking the beginning of her clinical training

Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home //

James Cunniff '66 James Cunniff '66: Learning the value of being a good communicator

By Alumni Relations

A personal account of realizing the importance of his academic experience

Departments, College of Engineering, Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, User-submitted, Giving //

Walk to the Hill 2020 UMass Law honored for highest participation in 2020 Walk to the Hill event that raises funds for civil legal aid

By Debbie Hazian

Law students participate in virtual 2021 event to continue supporting mission of justice for all

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Dean Kimberly Christopher at COVID Clinic at Dartmouth High School with Daishawn Barros '22 UMass Dartmouth nursing students join local Covid-19 vaccination efforts

By Debbie Hazian

Students and faculty featured on NBC 10 News

Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Featured News, News and Public Information //

Jared Bucci, UMassD alum Jared Bucci '10: Seizing opportunities

By Alumni Relations

Bucci leveraged his experience in brand marketing and retail search management to help his customers navigate Amazon Marketplace

Departments, Charlton College of Business, Alumni, Charlton College of Business, CCB, Features, Donors, Giving //

Grace Perry in research lab Grace Perry ’20: On the forefront of science

By Alumni Relations

Perry joins the world's best researchers at a Harvard Medical School lab

Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments : Directory, Biology Dept, Features, Impact, Giving, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Hannah Gadbois standing in front of a fountain Hannah Gadbois '16: The value of faculty mentorship

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Hannah, who earned her degree in Art History, talks about CVPA’s supportive community of professors, academic excellence, and career preparation.

Alumni, College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Features, UMassD - Home //

Marc St. Pierre Honoring Marc St. Pierre

By Alumni Relations

Marc's legacy as an instructor, friend, and artist remains alive.

Alumni, Alumni - Home //

Hillary Farber Professor Hillary Farber named Pro Bono of the Year by the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law professor honored for her work with detained immigrants on the U.S.-Mexico border

School of Law, School of Law, School of Law Faculty, School of Law - Home //

Center for Portuguese Studies tiles Preserving Portuguese culture at UMassD

By Alumni Relations

The generosity of several donors brings the rich history of the Portuguese to life at UMass Dartmouth

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Donors, Features, Impact, Giving, Endowment //

Judge stands at lectern with students in the foreground UMass Law celebrates nomination of faculty member and Judge Serge Georges to MA Supreme Judicial Court

By Debbie Hazian

Students and staff praise the selection of one of their own and describe him as “inspiring” and “compassionate”

Departments, Law School, School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Library of books on a cell phone Kate Thornhill ’10: Alumni spotlight

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Kate talks about the career benefits of pursuing her BA in art history & BFA in Photography at the CVPA.

College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Features //

Amana Khatib '21, UMassD Nursing Amana Khatib '21

By University Advancement

Ready to make an impact as a nurse

Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, College of Nursing - Home, Features, Features, Impact, Giving, UMassD - Home //

Katelin Harlow '21 Katelin Harlow ’21

By University Advancement

Gained inside knowledge tracking COVID-19 in her biology course

Departments, Biology, Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Features, Features, Impact, Giving, STEM, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Danielle O'Malley Boston Sculptors Gallery Exhibition Danielle O'Malley: Sink or Swim

By College of Visual & Performing Arts

MFA candidate Danielle O'Malley's solo exhibition, Sink or Swim, will be at Boston Sculptors LaunchPad Gallery November 18, 2020 - January 10, 2021

College of Visual and Performing Arts //

Laurie Senat, JD '21 standing with arms folded Laurie Senat, JD ‘21 works toward racial justice in juvenile courts

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law 3L is one of first interns at Juvenile Defenders Dismantling Racism

Departments, Law School, School of Law //

Lydia Stormwind Lydia Stormwind '22

By University Advancement

A student-athlete motivated to achieve more

Features, User-submitted, Giving //

Alexander Nwonye Alexander Nwonye '22

By University Advancement

Preparing for a career in computer engineering

Features, Black History, Features, User-submitted, Giving //

Claricela Carranza Claricela Carranza ’22

By University Advancement

Fulfilling a dream to be a nurse

Features, User-submitted, Giving //

Chidinma Irabor Chidinma Irabor ’22

By University Advancement

Discovering a passion for art

Features, Black History, Features, User-submitted, Giving //

Jasmine Jenkins '22 Jasmine Jenkins '22

By Alumni Relations

Learning to be the change

Features, User-submitted, Giving //

Eden McKenna-Bateman Eden McKenna-Bateman '23: Art history major

By Magazine Editor

Eden has been accepted into the RISD Museum Guild program.

Departments, Art Education, Departments, art education art history media studies, Departments, Art History, Departments, Art History / Design, Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, CVPA - Home, Featured News //

Alexandria Murphy, JD '21 standing across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court Alexandria Murphy, JD ’21 witnesses Supreme Court history as she aspires to serve in the JAG Corps

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law Public Interest Law Fellow drives to DC to pay her respects to former Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Departments, Law School, School of Law //

Samantha Reid, 2020 Public Interest internship participant, behind a lectern Public interest internships provide valuable experience while serving community

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law students received summer stipends to support work in judge’s chambers, government offices, and nonprofit organizations

Departments, Law School, School of Law //

Dustin Marlan teaching UMass Law students assist small businesses in navigating CARES Act in COVID-19 Clinic

By Debbie Hazian

Firsthand legal experience gained while counseling business clients during pandemic

Departments, Law School, School of Law //

1L students taking Lawyer's Oath led by Justice Whitener UMass Law students begin legal studies with session on diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Debbie Hazian

Led by groundbreaking Washington State Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener, 1Ls take the Lawyer’s Oath virtually

Departments, Law School, School of Law //

Animal Defense League scholarship recipient Abbey Barr, JD ’21: National recipient of the Animal Law Scholarship from the Animal Legal Defense Fund

By Debbie Hazian

As president of the student chapter at UMass Law, Barr raises awareness of animal rights

Scholarships, School of Law //

Owen Tower, UMassD physics alum and PhD student at University of Colorado Boulder Owen Tower ‘20: Ambitious scholar

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Owen, who earned his degree in physics at UMassD, attributes faculty mentorship and internships with helping him segue into a PhD program at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Departments : Directory, Physics Dept, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Physics, Features, Features, Student Research, UMassD - Home //

1983 UMassD Hockey Team John and Tom Findley: Keeping the Corsair tradition since 1984

By Alumni Relations

“We will continue to support UMassD and the values it has taught us."

Alumni, Features, Donors, Giving //

Joshua Depina, Computer Science student at UMassD Joshua Depina '21: Integrating service & learning

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Joshua supplements his studies with military service, real-world experience, and community engagement to prepare for his future as a software engineer.

Degree Type, BA, BS, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, UMassD - Home //

Shannon Kennedy Shannon Kennedy ‘23: Engineering mentee

By Adrienne N. Wartts

The Women in Engineering Peer Mentoring Program preps Shannon, a first-year student, for early career success.

Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Departments, College of Engineering, Features, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Jesse Purvis JD '19 Jesse Purvis, JD ’19 named director of policy for Boston City Councilor

By Debbie Hazian

Recipient of UMass Law Public Interest Law Fellowship and Thurgood Marshall Award for Social Justice

Departments, Law School, Alumni, Alumni - Home, School of Law //

Prinkle Sharma and Vidhyashree Nagaraju, College of Engineering alums awarded tenure-track faculty positions at prestigious universities Engineering graduates accept tenure track faculty appointments

By College of Engineering

Prinkle Sharma and Vidhyashree Nagaraju, who completed their PhDs in Computer Engineering, have accepted tenure track faculty appointments at nationally ranked universities.

Departments : Directory, Cyber Security, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Departments, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Research, Women in STEM //

Spencer Berryman, marketing major at UMass Dartmouth Spencer Berryman ’21: The art of communication

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Faculty mentors, community service work, and a Dell EMC workshop help Spencer find the confidence to pursue a bright future.

Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Departments, Management Marketing, Features, Black History, Features, Commencement, Features, Internships, UMassD - Home //

Ucal Palmer Ucal Palmer '94: Spreading Corsair pride to Atlanta

By Alumni Relations

Palmer joined the Alumni Association Board to make a greater impact on current students

Features, Donors, Giving //

Ian Mwalago, business school student and Dell-EMC intern Ian Mwalago '22: Changing the faces of tech

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Ian Mwalago shares how finding an on-campus mentor and participating in the UMassD/Dell-EMC "Changing the Faces of Technology STEM Leadership" collaboration has positioned him for success.

CITS, Departments, Charlton College of Business, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Black History, Features, Internships, Features, Leadership & Service, STEM, UMassD - Home //

Joe Cozzolino '87 Joe Cozzolino '87: "UMass Dartmouth was the place I wanted to support."

By Alumni Relations

Engineering foundation led to a career in cutting-edge fiber optic technology

Alumni, Features, Donors, Giving //

Erin Steele '20: Grateful and proud

By Alumni Relations

An internship at medical device start-up, a semester abroad in Cyprus, and challenging bioengineering courses were part of her career preparation

Features, Impact, Giving //

Stephanie Mireku Stephanie Mireku '11: "I hope to be able to influence the next generation of UMassD alumni”

By Alumni Relations

Worcester native connects success to her UMassD experience

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Black History, Features, Donors, Giving //

Marianne Sullivan, UMassD "They are my future."

By Alumni Relations

Marianne Sullivan values the future healthcare workers studying at UMassD

Features, Impact, Giving //

Elaine Varelas '79 Elaine Varelas '79: Opening up possibilities for UMassD students

By Alumni Relations

“Supporting UMassD is something we should be really proud to be able to do.”

Alumni, Features, Donors, Giving //

Craig Elkins Understanding what students need to succeed

By Alumni Relations

Craig Elkins witnesses the determination of UMassD students

Features, Impact, Giving //

Family of four Tocci family builds a legacy at UMassD

By Alumni Relations

Three Tocci sons look forward to successful futures

Features, Impact, Giving //

Rappaport Scholar profile 2020, Adam Zwetchkenbaum Adam Zwetchkenbaum, JD ’22: Rappaport Fellow

By Debbie Hazian

UMass Law’s newest Rappaport Fellow will intern at the Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education this summer

Departments, Law School, School of Law //

Bailey Avila is pursuing her PhD in marine science at SMAST Bailey Avila ’23: DoD scholarship recipient

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Bailey, who is pursuing her PhD in marine science and technology, has been awarded a multi-year Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.

Degree Type, PhD, Departments : Directory, Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Dept, Features, Student Research, Scholarships, School for Marine Science and Technology, UMassD - Home, Women in STEM //

Noah Tavares and Don Wilkinson Swain alumni help future CVPA grads

By Alumni Relations

Swain School of Design Alumni Scholarship Fund supports CVPA sophomores

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Features, Impact, Scholarships, Endowment //

Abderahmane Naidjate is a junior majoring in engineering at UMassD Abderahmane Naidjate '21: Fortune 500 intern

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Being involved in a student organization for young professionals has helped Abderahmane, a computer engineering major, hone his leadership skills and land internships with two Fortune 500 companies.

Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Frederick Douglass Unity House, Features, Features, Black History, UMassD - Home //

Tom Mulvey and Kate Egan Recognizing student leadership

By Alumni Relations

Dr. Tom Mulvey and Caitlin Egan ’20

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Giving, Endowment //

Meshkat Botshekan '19, UMassD alum, is one of the developers of the Carbin app Meshkat Botshekan '19: Reducing the carbon footprint

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Meshkat, a Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD student at MIT, collaborates with UMassD professors to develop app designed to help fight the effects of climate change.

Departments : Directory, Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments, Office of Research Administration, Alumni, Features, Student Research, Research, UMassD - Home //

Semester in the City offers internships in social innovation at Boston nonprofits

By Debbie Hazian

Students learn to make a difference while experiencing personal and professional development

Departments, College of Arts Sciences, Departments, Crime Justice Studies, Features, Internships //

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

By Debbie Hazian

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

Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences, College Now, College of Nursing - Home //

Sakiynah Howard Supporting future electrical engineers

By Alumni Relations

John Freeman ’58 and Sakiynah Howard ’20

Alumni, Alumni - Home, Departments, College of Engineering, Departments : Directory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, Features, Impact, Giving, Endowment //

Repeating Jars Jordan Blankenship

By College of Visual & Performing Arts

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Artisanry: Ceramics

Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Gallery, Exhibitions //

Meagan Drinan - Intrusive Thoughts Touch Exhibition

By College of Visual & Performing Arts

Woven Imagery class Spring 2020

Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts, Gallery, Exhibitions //

Shareefah Taylor, JD candidate ’21: Public Interest Law Fellow

By Debbie Hazian

Taylor interns for Justice Elspeth Cypher on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and at the UMass General Counsel’s Office

Departments, Law School, Features, Internships, School of Law //

Brittany Cordeiro ’19 completes nurse residency program at Boston Medical Center

By Debbie Hazian

She is one of eight nursing school graduates selected from more than 1,000 applicants

Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences //

2020 Year of the Nurse and Midwife logo World Health Organization designates 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife

By Debbie Hazian

College of Nursing & Health Sciences will celebrate this special event on May 7

Departments, College of Nursing Health Sciences //

Ike N. and Kathy Carter Ike Nzerem '19: Senior associate

By Adrienne N. Wartts

Faculty mentorship and internships prepared Ike for a full-time accounting position with State Street Corp.

Departments, Charlton College of Business, Degree Type, BA, BS, Features, Features, Internships //

Jennifer Ling Datchuk Jennifer Ling Datchuk Awarded $50,000 Artist Fellowship

By College of Visual & Performing Arts

Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Ceramics alumna of UMass Dartmouth, awarded a 2020 United States Artists Fellowship in Craft.

Departments, College of Visual Performing Arts //

Liberal arts major - Ana Da Paixao Ana Da Paixao '20: Model United Nations

By Web Editor

Ana honed her research skills through participation in Model United Nations events on campus and in New York City.

Departments, College Now Start Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Features, Commencement, UMassD - Home //

Large group of UMass Law students and faculty Walk to the Hill 2020

By Marissa Matton

UMass Law students gathered at the State House for the 2020 Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid.

School of Law, School of Law - Home //

Engineering students prep for Target Hackathon 2019 COE design teams take top awards at Target’s Sleepwear Safety & Design Hackathon

By Mary Hensel

Two teams of Engineering students placed first and second in a national competition to create safer alternatives to hazardous flame retardants used in children’s sleepwear.

Departments : Directory, Bioengineering Dept, Departments, College of Engineering //

Debbie Gustafson, CEO Energetiq Debbie Gustafson '85: CEO, Energetiq

By Mary Hensel

World traveler, high stakes negotiator, known as a trailblazing executive and clairvoyant marketer, Debbie Gustafson, BSME '85, has packed a wide range of experience into a stellar career.

Alumni, Alumni - Home, College of Engineering, College of Engineering - Home, Departments, Mechanical Engineering, Features, Women in STEM //

A stopped MBTA train Smoothing out the Red Line: capstone with community impact

By Mary Hensel

For their senior capstone project, four mechanical engineering students worked for the MBTA to design and build a sensor to capture data along the Red Line's bumpy ride.

Departments, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering //