Feature stories

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

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

Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential

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

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

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

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

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

Students develop friendships across campus and gain leadership skills

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.

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

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

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

English major builds diverse résumé in English literature and communication

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

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

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

Also doubled minored in Business Administration and Art History

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.