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UMass Dartmouth Honors College

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

Soccer captain and Honors College biology major aims for a career in environmental conservation
Mechanical engineering student Gabriella Monico in front of the library steps
Gabriella Monico '24: Rewriting the rules

Mechanical engineering major carves out a career path combining her talents and interests.
Kamryn Kobel in front of the amphitheater.
Kamryn Kobel '24: Prepared for anything

English major builds diverse résumé in English literature and communication
Student portrait in Library Living Room
Trinity Faith Esposito '23: Stories behind her patients

Honors College nursing major wrote a booklet of stories about her clinical experiences with patients
Bioengineering student Jackie Horgan standing in Textiles hallway
Jacqueline Horgan '23, '24: A multi-talented engineer

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

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

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

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Illustration major Emily Fontes '23 creates a pitch deck for children's TV show for Honors College APEX project

Also doubled minored in Business Administration and Art History
christina hart standing in library
Christina Hart '23: Hands-on learning

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

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

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.

Seated faculty member talking to student
Kristen Sethares enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration of teaching in the Honors College

College of Nursing & Health Sciences professor is teaching two Honors classes in addition to nursing PhD courses
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Gamaliel Daffeed Janvier '23: Internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers led to job offer

Honors College graduate and Chancellor’s List scholar hopes to create more opportunities in his native Haiti
Daniela Tishchenko '23, Interior Architecture & Design major, sits on the stairs of the Claire T. Carney Library
Daniela Tishchenko '23: Invaluable experience

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