Leadership & Service

Commencement spotlight: Cachelle Johnson-Lewis '21

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

Alumni spotlight: Osamah (Sam) Maqsood '20

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

Commencement spotlight: Taylor Walsh '21

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.

Commencement spotlight: Stephen Gacioch '21

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.

Ian Mwalago '22: Changing the faces of tech

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.

UMassD professor receives distinguished service award

Steven Cadrin, professor of fisheries oceanography, is the 2019 recipient of the American Fisheries Society’s Southern New England Chapter Award of Excellence.

Computer Science major Josue Rivera ’19 named one of “29 Who Shine” by the MA Dept. of Higher Education

Honors student and active volunteer honored in May 3 State House ceremony

Kebeh Sando, MA '19: Graduate Commencement Student Speaker

After emigrating from war-torn Liberia as a child, Kebeh has dedicated herself to improving the lives of others.

Taylor Maroney: MFA candidate

Taylor is a recipient of the $15K Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant.

Tracy Kasale '18, MBA '19: lifelong connections

An international student from Zambia, Tracy earned both her BA in economics and her MBA at UMassD.

Tyler Varda '19: Student Advocate

Representing the student body & shaping students into leaders

Silavong Phimmasone '19: Student Trustee

Facilitating change & empowering others