Graduate Stories

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

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

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

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

Building more equitable care for individuals with disabilities

Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics

Trailblazer in nursing workforce development

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

Quantitative finance MS student makes the most of investment in education

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

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

Computational oceanographer Iury Simoes-Sousa helps relocate Tico the manatee

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

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

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

MSTM student credits faculty support for comprehensive education

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

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

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

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.

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

MBA student finds his passion for connecting job seekers to careers

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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