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UMass Dartmouth celebrates the Class of 2025
Four ceremonies across two days showcased countless examples of student success and perseverance
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Walaa Mogawer receives National Academy of Sciences grant
Commonwealth Professor Walaa Mogawer was awarded nearly $650k for asphalt testing research
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UMass Law Class of 2025 celebrates commencement and commitment to justice
Commonwealth's only public law school graduates 99 students dedicated to advocacy, service, and impact
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UMass Dartmouth celebrates the Class of 2025
Four ceremonies across two days showcased countless examples of student success and perseverance
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Professor Chad McGuire completes over 1200 hours of pro bono legal service for SouthCoast families in need
Public policy professor volunteers with South Coastal Counties Legal Services on probate cases for over two decades
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Collegiate DECA earns top honors at international competition in San Francisco
Four groups place in the top 15 of international challenges
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Justice Serge Georges Jr. to deliver UMass Law commencement address
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice to speak on May 16 ceremony
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Margaret Drew honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Associate professor to be celebrated by Massachusetts Bar Association on June 5, 2025
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From shy to self-assured: How Romulo Cabrera ’22 found purpose at UMassD
Cabrera turned his college transformation into action, giving back through the Alumni Association to inspire and support generations of Corsairs
Sophia Chiotis '25: Faunce Corner Road to Wall Street
3L set to begin her career as a transactional attorney at IX Legal in New York City
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Thomas McGovern Scholarship Fund: Honoring a legacy founded on generosity
Newly established scholarship at UMass Law will provide critical support to students seeking to pursue justice
Timothy Trocchio JD '25: Practical experience
U.S. Army Captain views public interest law as an extension of service
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Candice Darteh '25: Possibilities through perseverance
Nursing student flourishes through College Now program, learning valuable skills while pursuing her passion for global healthcare.
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Marshall MacDonald '25: Serving the campus community
SGA president and campus leader leaves his mark on UMassD while pursuing a comprehensive justice system education
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Jasmin Singh '25: Human-centered AI
Computer science major tackles tough questions about ethical technology in an AI-driven world.
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Matthew Stearns '25: Taking the fear out of quantum physics
Physics and math double major Matthew Stearns ’25 is on a mission to demystify quantum science and help fellow students tackle intimidating subjects with confidence.
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Michael Desmarais ’89: Carrying the blue and gold torch of education
Proud Alumni Association Board member doubles as CCB part-time faculty, continuing his family's legacy by mentoring and molding tomorrow’s leaders.