Feature Stories listing Thomas McGovern Scholarship Fund: Honoring a legacy founded on generosity Marshall MacDonald '25: Serving the campus communityAdwita Saxena '25: Building foundations and creating communityAlexis Medeiros '25: A real engineer James Bonnell '25: Career-readyMatthew Stearns '25: Taking the fear out of quantum physicsTam Carter '24, MA '26: Systems of supportCandice Darteh '25: Possibilities through perseverance Leandro Neves ’25: Wired for success at UMass Dartmouth Aaliyah Encarnacion '25: Advocating for justice and empathyAdrianna Pacheco '22, JD '25: A "UMass lifer" through and through Mardochee Dominique ’27 shines brighter than ever with scholarship support Olivia DeSimone '27: Founders' Scholarship, Year OneDonor support keeps Drake Ssempijja, PhD ’28 hooked on sustainability Jacqueline Molina ’25: Scholarships expand horizons at UMassD and beyond Isaiah Ortiz '26: Engineering a future in deep-sea robotics UMass Dartmouth student organizations achieve the extraordinary with donor support Pair of pre-med alums begin medical school at UMass ChanMichael Desmarais ’89: Carrying the blue and gold torch of education Cameron McAlpine ’23: A Corsair committed to making an impact Bryce King ’19, MAT ’19: A legacy of success, painted in blue and gold From cranberry fields to classrooms: Monika Schuler ’89, MS ’12 embraces new career paths A natural fitJoe Cozzolino ’87 establishes enduring support of his alma mater, where his story of success began Alumni Association Scholarship: Paving the way for the next generation of Corsairs Corsair meets courtroom: Emily Dillan ’20, JD ’23 achieves dream career in law Sharan Anil Kumar, MS ’22: Turning risk into reward at UMass Dartmouth Justine Cameron ’14, MPP ’19 circles back to where it all began Timothy Trocchio JD '25: Practical experienceClivens Joseph '24, '25: Charged with creativity, grounded in excellence Apeksha Prasai '25: Embracing changeMonika Kristjánsdóttir '25: Making an impactNaomi Mwangi ’25: Scholarships nurture dreams Kissamy Georges '27: Defying expectationsCauê Zirnberger Lazaneo PhD '21: The ocean-climate connection Meet Dean Madan AnnavarjulaUMass Dartmouth attracts top achievers: Why they chose UMassD Steven Giesta '12, '24: Master of Business AdministrationNursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Melissa Desroches, PhD, RN, CNE Divyamaan Sahoo MS '24: The art of engineering Devon Zapor '24: Event managementMaggie McCafferty '24, '25: Leading in the lab and on the fieldShawn Koohy '24: Opportunities in researchMaking an impact on global sustainabilityJacqueline Ramirez '24: On the fast track Katrina Velle '12: Paying it backMelanie Veilleux '24: Graphic designerJordan Tavares '24: Honors marketing major unexpectedly finds his career in green sector Colin Soares '24: Aspiring pediatrician Nursing PhD Alumni Series: Dr. Rayna Letourneau, PhD '17, RN Zoi Burns '24: DEI is her "heart and soul" William Tuttle '24: Mentor, football player, and future nurseJessica Kittel PhD '24: Diving into discoveryOlivia Munyambu '24: Researching the mental health of UMassD students of the African diaspora Olivia Collins: Developing a laser light technique to detect early cancer McCord Murray '24: The science of mathSeth Shea '24: Lobsterman turned environmental engineer Christopher Brunette '24, '25: Never stop asking "why?" Ashlee Shuemaker '24: From intern to inspirationPaige Bernier '24: Research success for this nursing major Queyka "Kayeekuh" SaintLouis '24: First-generation nursing major aspires to become a nurse educatorKevin Valentine '24: Nursing major finds his calling Christian Fall '24: An electrical engineer en route to medical schoolFrank Scarano: A cornerstone of UMass Dartmouth’s MLS communityPercy Mason Williams '24: A sense of belonging From apprentice to expert: A UMass Dartmouth mentorship story Empowering Sarah Adjei '26: Scholarships pave the way for global education accessNew scholarship preserves the values of retired Chancellor Professor Ron DiPippoHonoring a sister, friend, and caregiverThe TorchEngineers Abroad: College of Engineering students explore Australia, Ireland, and Greece Prepared to protect your businessDonors help create a community space for military-affiliated studentsUMassD's first-year MLS and nursing scholars take a "S.T.E.P. Up"Restoring a modern learning hubShelly Scott goes the extra mile to love & support UMassD students through adversityThree CVPA students spend winter session in Kyoto, JapanHonors College Student Council builds a communityConnor Chan '24 Shaunna Lai ’05: Nursing with a blend of science and empathyThomas Castillo ’21, MBA ’24: Blue & gold ties that last a lifetime James Pace ’09: Forever a Corsair Making history: UMassD women’s basketball celebrates 50 years of athletic excellenceRyan Wallace ’06 builds more than a successful career at UMass DartmouthJohn Babbitt & family keep parents’ memory alive through scholarshipSilavong Phimmasone ’19: A Jack of all trades champions versatilityHaim Gal Moore ’18: From studying biology at UMassD to medicine at UMass ChanUMassD’s Jan Reynolds ’82 honors parents, value of education with philanthropyOnce College Now, always College Now: Alumni fund scholarship for studentsThe Jadottes: Corsair Pair sends love to CCB, UMass Law students through givingMary Louise Nunes ’83 and her pillars of philanthropyJonathan Matsler, JD '24: Future prosecutorJeremie Rogers, JD '24: Police officer earns law degree and plans to work with youth Natalia Vargas, JD '24: UMass Law Commencement Speaker reaches lifelong dream Grace St. Urbain, JD candidate '24: UMass Law Student Bar Association (SBA) president answers call to service Matthew Gruneberg, JD candidate '24: From draftsman and illustrator to lawyer Chelsee Teotonio '26: Path to medical schoolChris Peter '89, '92, '18, '23: Mission-driven Bee Greenberg '25: Role models in actionChristian Augat '25: Making your own communityLinh Dan Nguyen '25: Changing the worldNathan Upchurch '24, '26: 3+3 with UMass LawAnna Balkus '24: Studying the mental health impact of our environmentGabriel Johnson '24: Making a differenceGabriella Monico '24: Rewriting the rulesFaculty Highlight: Ming Shao, Computer and Information Science Joshua Keith '23, '24: Getting involvedShayne Velho '23: Unlimited possibilitiesGhenwa Elkhoury '21, '23: Plain languageRamina Behzad '25: Turning her passion into life-changing researchPushkar Bhatia '24: A global citizenAlejandra PonceLopez '24: Bringing compassion to medicineSharing the value of educationLuca McGinnis '23: Fishing for answersKenny Duong '22, '23: Becoming a leaderKailey Sousa '27: Big dreamsGuided by goals, fueled by ambitionRahul Chaube '23: On the forefront of techCade Hanley '24: Artist-Student-Athlete Kamryn Kobel '24: Prepared for anythingStephannie Marie Vallee '24: Pathway to successBronwyn Pearson '24: Music educationTajaun Francis '23: Growing his passion for pathology and lab medicineChristina Hart '23: Hands-on learningCollaborative science, offshore wind, and the future of fisheriesFilipe Pereira, PhD '23: Life-changing moments Corsair EsportsJeevan Teja Araveti '24: Master of financeMeet the Big Data ClubNicole Kach '24: Advocating for othersHonors College launches students' achievements through individual advising, mentoring, and funding Faculty Feature: Ruolin ZhouCorsair Racing: California or bust! Robotics, software, cleantech, defense: Electrical and computer engineering students jumpstart careers shaping the future Nursing major Amaechi Obison ’24 is considering several options for his futurePerla Michelle Tejeda Hernández '25: UMass Dartmouth has "positively prepared me for my future"Trinity Faith Esposito '23: Stories behind her patientsWhite Coat Ceremony presents opportunities for reflection as well as looking ahead UMass Dartmouth welcomes class of high achievers: Why the region’s top-ranked students chose UMassD Emma Gallagher '23: Ecosystems and aquacultureSiddhant Kerhalkar '24: Chasing monsoons UMassD students' studies abroadIury Simoes-Sousa '23: International collaborationThe Charlton Women in BusinessMeet the UMassD Iranian Students and Scholars AssociationMeet the UMassD Engineering AmbassadorsCheyenne Amaral '23: Problem-solvingJohn Lucas Guimaraes '23: Engineering a more inclusive world Maxwell White '23: LeadershipAdriana Lebreault '23: Overcoming adversityAnne Jean '23: College Now program provided foundation for her successJuan Gutierrez Bravo '24: On the frontier of scienceGaspard Baye: Deep learningElizabeth Ells '23: Supporting healthy ecosystems in coastal communitiesMckenzie Ferrari '23: Reaching for the (exploding) starsJacqueline Horgan '23, '24: A multi-talented engineer Viktoriya Balabanova '23: Seizing opportunitiesCatching Up with Logan Cabral '22, '23Nearly 100 UMass Dartmouth nursing majors receive their pins at pre-Commencement ceremony Capri McLucas '23: A meaningful experienceEmily Brawley '23: Research presented at major nursing conference will be published in top-ranked nursing journalTaonga Horace '23: Clinical microbiologist at Boston Children’s HospitalFrom kindergarten through nursing school, the Michaud cousins have supported each otherMelody Veldorale '22, '23: Corsairs get dream jobs Cameron McAlpine '23: Embracing leadership opportunitiesAndrea Pires '23: Finding treatmentsIllustration major Emily Fontes '23 creates a pitch deck for children's TV show for Honors College APEX projectPatrick Pasteris '16, '24: Daring to be a disruptorJillian Brooke Rush ’23: A future in hospice nursingHenrique Melo '23: Keys to successKatherine McCormick, JD ’23 aspires to pursue justice for America’s workersKathryn Grande '23: Comeback CorsairKayla Rausch '23: Practical experiencesKassidey Star '23: An award-winning designerJess Buchanan '23: Gaining confidenceMaggie McCafferty '24, '25 reflects on the impact of scholarship supportAdam Horowitz '23: A dream internship Kristen Sethares enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration of teaching in the Honors CollegePerforming at their peakCCB is trending upProtecting coastal ecosystems starts at UMassDTen years of pursing justiceJonathan Sheroff '20: Poli Sci to Physician AssistantUMassD’s Rita Wang ’09 makes family her priority as a versatile professionalJohn Cordasco, P.E. ’13: Merging Mind & Muscle at UMassDPaula Cruz ’14, MS ’21 finds her reason why at UMassDHow UMassD’s Craig O’Connell, PhD ’14 became the Shark DoctorFirst-gen alumna Claudia Torres ’19, MBA ’20 leaves audit trail of success at UMassDUMassD’s Colin Crociati ’16 sparks story of redemption with state’s first sour breweryFormer Coach Robert Dowd forged forever friendships among Corsair runnersCraig Rousseau ’93: A comic book artist explores his potential at UMassDGrechel Rosado '20 finds home away from home at UMassDJillian Bettencourt ’17, ABSN ’23: A Childhood Dream Come TrueLeaps of Faith at UMassD with Elisa Lorello ’99, M ’03Peter de Silva '84 shares leadership lessonsUMass Law’s Janay Davidson, JD candidate '23 is ready for work as a New York City public defenderWorthy is the first UMass Law student to serve on the UMass Board of TrusteesUMass Law students are among inaugural judicial and public service internsFive new faculty members join UMass LawUMass Law's Class of 2026 urged to Pursue JusticeEmily Dillan, JD ’23: Pursuing justice for survivors of domestic violenceEmily Dillan '20, JD '23 receives national recognition for essay on domestic violenceSports, Entertainment, and Art Law Club aims to expose UMass Law students to growing areas of lawStudy abroad in Ireland offers enriching experience for UMass Law studentsSandy McConnell '97: Canine Corsair trainerKiki Bekkum '22: Helping othersCharlemya Erasme BS '18, MS '20: Asking Questions The Corsairs BandBusola Awobode '22: Seizing opportunitiesMichaela Arruda '22: A socially engaged artistWidline Thomas '24: Busy seasonStudents return to UMassD after summer study abroadMary Roberts '22: Building a communityKayle Williams '22: A biology major's dreamEfe Oboh-Idahosa '23: Interning for the U.S. Senate Nic Higgins '21, '23: Helping others for a living Alexa Van Voorhis '22, '23: Motivated by moreDaniela Tishchenko '23: Invaluable experienceSalvador Balkus '22: A data-driven mindsetHonors College student creates campus program that advocates for othersPaige Riley '23: Twice the opportunitiesEvan Grant '23: Using creativity to solve problemsStephanie Chenard '19, '20, '22: Writing your own storyGamaliel Daffeed Janvier '23: Internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers led to job offerGraduates of the accelerated BS in nursing program are encouraged to always continue learning Bridging the Atlantic builds ties in community health between nursing students and faculty at UMassD and the Azores Mekhi Geter '22: Soldier-student-athleteGlobal Health minors experienced real-world issues firsthand during the pandemicDEFCON international cybersecurity conference fulfills a dream for Ayyappan Rajesh ’24Student Leadership Academy prepares nursing and medical laboratory science students for successStudent Veteran Spotlight: Javier Villanueva III '25 - Missiles to MedicineDr. Michelle McMahon, PhD ’13 now leads the School of Nursing at Curry CollegeSupporting Women in Science & EngineeringNew interpretations of artHonors biology majors present undergraduate research at national ecology conference Marcus Azor '22: Hard work pays off A unique way to make an impact through the Corsair NetworkRohan Kirlew '22: Opening my eyesErsen'S Joseph '22: Intertwining mechanical engineering & oceanographyJack Sullivan '23 wins thesis competitionJacob Athamni ’22: Medical detective plans to work in infectious disease controlLogan Ward '22: Finding supportLogan Cabral '22: The UMassD communityCarissa Keung ’22: Committed to serviceAntz-Lee Francois '22: Preparing to leadGuy Caseneuve '22: Inventing his futureIsabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for successChristopher Gravelle '22: Why he chose UMassDElizabeth Blom '23: Choosing to double major Breana Thibodeaux '22: Real-world experienceRylee Gant '22: Finding her nicheEvans Kussi '22: Prepared for successPhysics major to present at Council on Undergraduate Research eventSaheedat Bello '22: Student leader & mentorChelsey Silva '22: From the Air National Guard to the Honors CollegeStephanie Teixeira ’22: Nursing major and student leaderChristopher McGuire '22: Honors College psychology major will pursue doctorate in clinical psychologyNeeharika Verma '22: Studying at SMASTStudent Veteran Spotlight: Seán O’Dwyer ’23Anael Laguerre '22: Stepping out of my comfort zoneMark Gregg '22: U.S. Navy Nurse CorpsStephanie DeCarvalho: Benefiting from mentorshipJack McDonald '22: Choosing physicsA day to make a differenceStudent Veteran Spotlight: Chris Norton '24 - Aviation to AngstromsMore than 100 sophomore nursing students are celebrated at the annual White Coat CeremonyEdward Lundy '22: On the right trackAbigail Keith '20: Electrical engineer 2 at RaytheonMike Coute: A pathway to career successRaena Gaston ’25: The art of communicationTaylor Walsh '21: Optimism leads to successSarah Dulac '21: The value of role modelsJayden Betances '22: Expanding your pathwaysMatt Mrazik '20: Concentrating on game designCharlens Beneche '18: From Dartmouth to the Department of Public HealthMike Joyce '85: Bringing PrimaLoft's research in biodegradability to UMassDDeidre Tao ’93: How to build a successful art careerUMass Law clinic boosts local communities by assisting nonprofits and small businessesUMass Law faculty and students head to Joint Base Cape Cod to assist migrantsRaven Francomano, JD ’22 honored by MA Supreme Judicial Court for pro bono legal services to the arts Internships provide real-world experiences in public interest law for UMass Law studentsNew faculty and staff join UMass Law with strong teaching, research, and career experienceUMass Law welcomes incoming Class of 2025 and records sixth consecutive year of enrollment growthThe Human Rights at Home Clinic addresses critical legal issues through a human rights lensKatelyn Fisher, JD '22: At the intersection of law and scienceUMass Law 3L Norbert Mongeon transitions from 35-year arts management career to immigration lawFor the fourth consecutive year, UMass Law wins award for civil legal aid advocacy in Talk to the HillGracie the “Lab Lab”Corissa Amaral '23 perseveres in her nursing studies despite losing three family members to Covid-19Abderahmane Naidjate '21 joins Dell EMCLarain Taylor ’21: An entrepreneurial mindCachelle Johnson-Lewis '21 joins Dell EMCMelanie Luperon '21: Gaining real-world experienceGrowth ExhibitionHeather Kelly '21 makes Metropolis Magazine's Top 100Alumni Feature: Marcus Howard '19Commencement Spotlight: Selines Diaz '21UMass Law honored for highest participation in 2020 Walk to the Hill event that raises funds for civil legal aidValleri Rami '21: Art & leadershipA community that caresSung Ji Lee '21: Finding a home away from homeFueling student ambitionStudent Leadership Academy prepares CNHS students for success in school and their careersInvesting in the future through the Leduc CenterRobert Wildermuth '21: Nurturing the ecosystemLearning about our seafood supplyOsama Aljarrah '21: Choosing a concentrationOsamah (Sam) Maqsood '20: Building a networkUMass Dartmouth nursing students join local Covid-19 vaccination effortsNarcisse Kunda '22: A natural leader Micheline Labrie '21: Protecting the oceanUMass Law chapter of Delta Theta Phi wins record number of awards at national conventionPrepared to answer the callLauren Underwood '13 shares her key to successJosue N Rivera '21: The value of faculty mentorshipJoshua Steakelum '21: Benefiting from researchJames Tooker '21: Exploring color spectrumElio Daher '21: Why he chose UMassDUMass Dartmouth chapter of Sigma to hold spring symposium celebrating the Year of the NurseDevin Cannistraro '21: Preparing to leadDavid Prairie '20: The value of conducting researchDakeyla Johnson ’22: Finding a home and a voice at UMassDAlexander Moulton '21: Computer science majorCassie Canastra '20: Why she chose the PSM degreeUMass Law welcomes Classes of 2023 and 2024 to campusAubrey Church ’22: Choosing the PSM programAlexander Moulton '21: Becoming a leaderPhysics Undergraduate Research Presentation by Trevor RobertsonPhysics Undergraduate Research Presentation by Kyle MacKenzieBrianna Johnson '21: Embracing opportunitiesPhysics Undergraduate Research Presentation by Christopher GilbertJames Cunniff '66: Learning the value of being a good communicatorAlexander Thibedeau '22: Bringing professional experience to the classroomDiego Marroquin '21: A resource to his communityCaroline GreshHailey Roy ’19 to apply clinical experience gained in Medical Laboratory Science program in optometry school this fallGiovana Silveira '21: Adaptability Accelerated nursing program celebrates 2021 graduatesMorgan Oliveira ’22 observes the role of the school nurse during her pediatric clinical rotationFirst CNHS Celebration of Faculty and Staff Scholarship highlights research projects and collaborationAs she leads the UMass Dartmouth Honors College, Professor Amy Shapiro loves creating opportunities for highly-motivated studentsCollege welcomes new academic advisorCommencement Spotlight: Alana McGraw '21Grace Perry ’20: On the forefront of scienceNew faculty and staff join UMass Law with strong teaching and professional development experienceAmanda Kuffoh ’20: Doing the right thingLocal town health officials learn about SMART first aid training for sophomore nursing studentsBrooke Lowman '21: The value of studying at SMASTJonathan Bisbano ’11: Learning to love codingDylan Tocci '21: UMassD's supportive communityNick Paternostro '21: Creating balanceWilliam Holman '21: The art of collaborationStephen Gacioch '21: Defining a career pathUMass Law Commencement Ceremony celebrates the Classes of 2020 and 2021Rbrey Singleton '22 receives leadership and advocacy award from the MA Black Lawyers AssociationAlycia Busby ’12 pays it forward through mentoringCommencement Spotlight: Catherine Pope '21 Two UMass Law 1Ls chosen for prestigious Rappaport Fellowship in law and public policyNanette Vega ’96: Dared to dream bigCommencement Spotlight: Anthony Moser, JD candidate '21Commencement Spotlight: Ruth Lavache, JD/MBA candidate ’21Commencement Spotlight: Helen Teklehaimanot Nursing students and faculty play a leading role at eastern U.S. conferencePhysics Undergraduate Research Poster Presentation by Owen TowerAs part-time law students manage multiple priorities, they are buoyed by the support of the UMass Law communityJared Bucci '10: Seizing opportunitiesStephanie Mireku '11: "I hope to be able to influence the next generation of UMassD alumni”Abderahmane Naidjate '21: Fortune 500 internJoshua Depina '21: Integrating service & learningSwain alumni help future CVPA gradsSupporting future electrical engineersRecognizing student leadership Preserving Portuguese culture at UMassDHonors College first-year class enrollment jumps by more than 40%Abbey Barr, JD ’21: National recipient of the Animal Law Scholarship from the Animal Legal Defense FundAmana Khatib '21Elaine Varelas '79: Opening up possibilities for UMassD studentsTocci family builds a legacy at UMassDSpencer Berryman ’21: The art of communicationShareefah Taylor, JD candidate ’21: Public Interest Law FellowShannon Kennedy ‘23: Engineering menteeOwen Tower ‘20: Ambitious scholarEngineering graduates accept tenure track faculty appointmentsMeshkat Botshekan '19: Reducing the carbon footprintSmoothing out the Red Line: capstone with community impact"They are my future."Lydia Stormwind '22Laurie Senat, JD ‘21 works toward racial justice in juvenile courtsKatelin Harlow ’21Joe Cozzolino '87: "UMass Dartmouth was the place I wanted to support."Jesse Purvis, JD ’19 named director of policy for Boston City CouncilorJasmine Jenkins '22Ike Nzerem '19: Senior associateProfessor Hillary Farber named Pro Bono of the Year by the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights ProjectHannah Gadbois '16: The value of faculty mentorshipPublic interest internships provide valuable experience while serving communityJohn and Tom Findley: Keeping the Corsair tradition since 1984UMass Law students begin legal studies with session on diversity, equity, and inclusion Eden McKenna-Bateman '23: Art history majorDebbie Gustafson '85: CEO, Energetiq Semester in the City offers internships in social innovation at Boston nonprofitsUnderstanding what students need to succeedUMass Law students assist small businesses in navigating CARES Act in COVID-19 ClinicClaricela Carranza ’22COE design teams take top awards at Target’s Sleepwear Safety & Design HackathonChidinma Irabor ’22Walk to the Hill 2020Brittany Cordeiro ’19 completes nurse residency program at Boston Medical Center Kate Thornhill ’10: Alumni spotlightBailey Avila ’23: DoD scholarship recipientAna Da Paixao '20: Model United NationsAlexander Nwonye '22Alexandria Murphy, JD ’21 witnesses Supreme Court history as she aspires to serve in the JAG CorpsAdam Zwetchkenbaum, JD ’22: Rappaport Fellow UMass Law celebrates nomination of faculty member and Judge Serge Georges to MA Supreme Judicial CourtWorld Health Organization designates 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and MidwifeUcal Palmer '94: Spreading Corsair pride to AtlantaIan Mwalago '22: Changing the faces of techAssociate Dean June Horowitz named to international nursing boardAfter leaving Trinidad, nursing major Celeste Singh ’20 graduates as a Chancellor’s and Dean’s List scholar Erin Steele '20: Grateful and proudHonoring Marc St. PierreDanielle O'Malley: Sink or SwimJordan BlankenshipTouch ExhibitionJennifer Ling Datchuk Awarded $50,000 Artist Fellowship