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College of Nursing & Health Sciences Features

Candice Darteh '25 at the White Coat Ceremony
Candice Darteh '25: Possibilities through perseverance
Nursing student flourishes through College Now program, learning valuable skills while pursuing her passion for global healthcare.
CNHS student portrait
Jacqueline Molina ’25: Scholarships expand horizons at UMassD and beyond
How scholarships and determination are helping a first-generation nursing student pursue her dream of becoming a compassionate healthcare leader
Nursing BS-PhD alum Melissa Desroches
Nursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Melissa Desroches, PhD, RN, CNE
Building more equitable care for individuals with disabilities
Professional photo of Lai
Shaunna Lai ’05: Nursing with a blend of science and empathy
When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way.
Medical Laboratory Science major
Colin Soares '24: Aspiring pediatrician
Medical laboratory science major is prepared for work at one of the nation's top children's hospitals before applying to medical school
PhD Series
Nursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Rayna Letourneau, PhD '17, RN
Trailblazer in nursing workforce development
Nursing major, football player
William Tuttle '24: Mentor, football player, and future nurse
UMassD experiences developed a future leader
Honors Nursing major
Olivia Munyambu '24: Researching the mental health of UMassD students of the African diaspora
Honors nursing major's research exposes healthcare disparities in the U.S.
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Frank Scarano: A cornerstone of UMass Dartmouth’s MLS community
Professor and chairperson of Medical Laboratory Science demonstrates unwavering faith in countless generations of Corsairs that have relied on his leadership and guidance.
Kevin Valentine '24: Nursing major finds his calling
A team player, he plans to become an operating room nurse
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Paige Bernier '24: Research success for this nursing major
Third-generation Corsair is the 5th member of her family to attend UMass Dartmouth
CNHS alumna
Honoring a sister, friend, and caregiver
Suzanne Rodrigues establishes a lasting legacy for her sister with a planned gift to UMass Dartmouth.
MLS students in lab
UMassD's first-year MLS and nursing scholars take a "S.T.E.P. Up"
A unique program for first-year College of Nursing and Health Sciences students pushes them to embrace their new identities as future medical professionals
Honors Nursing major
Queyka "Kayeekuh" SaintLouis '24: First-generation nursing major aspires to become a nurse educator
Working at a camp for children and teens with diabetes impacted her career goals
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Nursing major Amaechi Obison ’24 is considering several options for his future
Completed a research internship this summer at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health
Jillian at UMassD in 2023
Jillian Bettencourt ’17, ABSN ’23: A Childhood Dream Come True
Bettencourt’s fruitful academic experiences at UMass Dartmouth turned her life-long passion into a dream career and shaped her into the medical professional she is today.
Student portrait in Library Living Room
Perla Michelle Tejeda Hernández '25: UMass Dartmouth has "positively prepared me for my future"
Scholarship award enables nursing and Spanish major to focus on her studies, volunteer in the U.S. and Senegal, participate in campus activities, and make memories
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
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
From kindergarten through nursing school, the Michaud cousins have supported each other
Both graduated from UMass Dartmouth’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences and will pursue separate careers in nursing
Medical Laboratory Science major
Taonga Horace '23: Clinical microbiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital
Medical laboratory science major and native of Zambia plans to attend medical school and specialize in infectious diseases
Hero of students reciting the Nightingale Pledge
Nearly 100 UMass Dartmouth nursing majors receive their pins at pre-Commencement ceremony
After completing their early nursing studies during the pandemic, receiving their pins felt "surreal"
Nursing major, Commencement Speaker
Anne Jean '23: College Now program provided foundation for her success
Nursing major and Commencement Speaker hopes to open a women’s birthing center in her native country of Haiti
Nursing major
Jillian Brooke Rush ’23: A future in hospice nursing
Nursing student enjoys comforting and caring for patients and families in transition
Portrait for Commencement story
Tajaun Francis '23: Growing his passion for pathology and lab medicine
Following an internship at the Mayo Clinic, MLS major fosters his confidence and leadership
Class of 2025 nursing students on stage
White Coat Ceremony presents opportunities for reflection as well as looking ahead
Nearly 100 sophomore nursing students celebrate their transition from classroom to clinical education
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
Nursing students holding candles before Pinning Ceremony
Graduates of the accelerated BS in nursing program are encouraged to always continue learning
In Pinning Ceremony, graduates celebrate the completion of their nursing degrees
Students and faculty standing in front of a waterfall
Bridging the Atlantic builds ties in community health between nursing students and faculty at UMassD and the Azores
A new group begins planning for the 2023 exchange that will focus on the impact of the global food crisis
First graduates of the Global Health minor in the nursing lab
Global Health minors experienced real-world issues firsthand during the pandemic
First graduates of the program—open to all majors—reflect on their valuable and unexpected learning opportunities
Group of students
Student Leadership Academy prepares nursing and medical laboratory science students for success
Students attended workshops, completed their CPR training, and participated in team events
PhD alumna and nursing dean at Curry College
Dr. Michelle McMahon, PhD ’13 now leads the School of Nursing at Curry College
Following in her footsteps, son Ryan began his PhD studies in nursing at UMass Dartmouth this fall
Medical Laboratory Science
Jacob Athamni ’22: Medical detective plans to work in infectious disease control
Medical Laboratory Science major will work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after graduation
Stephanie Teixeira ’22: Nursing major and student leader
First-generation college student has excelled in academics and leadership and is grateful for the "village" of supporters who played a role in her success
Commencement story, nursing major
Chelsey Silva '22: From the Air National Guard to the Honors College
A six-year member of the MA Air National Guard, nursing major Chelsey Silva plans to work as a travel nurse
Standing on lawn in lab coat with stethoscope
Mark Gregg '22: U.S. Navy Nurse Corps
On active duty with the U.S. Navy, Hospital Corpsman First Class Mark Gregg '22 will be commissioned in the Navy Nurse Corps upon graduation
Student Veteran Spotlight: Javier Villanueva III '25 - Missiles to Medicine
MLS major Javier Villanueva III '25 trades his Navy uniform for a white coat.
Student assisted in her white coat by nursing professor
More than 100 sophomore nursing students are celebrated at the annual White Coat Ceremony
Students will add clinical training to their classroom education as they learn to care for patients in a healtcare setting
Nursing students processing into the ceremony
Accelerated nursing program celebrates 2021 graduates
Buoyed by their nursing degrees, ABSN graduates look forward to caring for others
Celebration of Faculty and Staff Scholarship event
First CNHS Celebration of Faculty and Staff Scholarship highlights research projects and collaboration
Research topics range from the effects of Covid-19 on nurses, recruitment, and nursing education to various healthcare and student-related topics
Start of 2021 Student Leadership Academy
Student Leadership Academy prepares CNHS students for success in school and their careers
Unique “ramp-up” program involved more than 400 College of Nursing & Health Sciences students in workshops, team activities, and "wingman" experience
Class of 2021, CNHS and Honors College
Commencement Spotlight: Selines Diaz '21
First-generation college student and Honors Nursing major has conducted numerous research projects with plans for a career in neonatal care
Honors, CNHS/Sociology/Anthropology double major
Commencement Spotlight: Helen Teklehaimanot
Honors College student and double major in Nursing and Sociology & Anthropology immigrated from East Africa and plans a career in public health
Hailey Roy '19 Medical Laboratory Science graduate
Hailey Roy ’19 to apply clinical experience gained in Medical Laboratory Science program in optometry school this fall
Achieved accolades in academics and in campus leadership roles and plans to specialize in special populations/pediatrics
Winner of ENRS Conference Award
Nursing students and faculty play a leading role at eastern U.S. conference
Undergraduate and DNP students win first-place awards for their research projects
Nursing students in the assessment labs
UMass Dartmouth chapter of Sigma to hold spring symposium celebrating the Year of the Nurse
April 8 event to focus on scholarship and excellence in nursing practice and leadership
Corissa Amaral '23
Corissa Amaral '23 perseveres in her nursing studies despite losing three family members to Covid-19
She receives her white coat in the traditional ceremony for sophomores, marking the beginning of her clinical training
Amana Khatib '21, UMassD Nursing
Amana Khatib '21
Ready to make an impact as a nurse
June Horowitz
Associate Dean June Horowitz named to international nursing board
Appointment will broaden visibility and reach for the College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Celeste Singh
After leaving Trinidad, nursing major Celeste Singh ’20 graduates as a Chancellor’s and Dean’s List scholar
Support from College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty and College Now helped make her dream a reality
Brittany Cordeiro at Boston Medical Center
Brittany Cordeiro ’19 completes nurse residency program at Boston Medical Center
She is one of eight nursing school graduates selected from more than 1,000 applicants
2020 Year of the Nurse and Midwife logo
World Health Organization designates 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
College of Nursing & Health Sciences will celebrate this special event on May 7
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