Meet Our Students
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Plastics EngineeringGreg Reimonn found a faculty mentor to help him research microplastics in waterways, thanks to an honors fellowship.
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BiologyAn interest in genomics took Caryn McCowan 鈥11 from researching spiders to working at a canine genetics company.
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MarketingCatherine de Groot enjoys using her marketing skills to help nonprofits in Lowell.
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Accounting, FinanceA staff accountant internship at Novogradac confirmed business major Heer Patel鈥檚 interest in auditing.
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Karam AlafandiHistory, Pre-medKaram Alafandi is studying history on his way to becoming a doctor.
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BiologyWith help from donor-funded scholarships, biology major and trumpet player CeCe Allen is pursuing her dream of scientific discovery at 小猪视频.
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Public HealthJack Callahan is pursuing a public health degree to improve the lives of as many people as possible.
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Biological SciencesBetween UML鈥檚 rigorous coursework and vast extracurricular activities, Sara Aldahabi feels ready to take on dental school.
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Business Administration (Accounting)Patricia Pham has been able to explore many interests beyond her accounting studies at 小猪视频, from running the Book Club and Crochet Club to studying abroad and tutoring.
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Environmental EngineeringAn honors seminar led Joshua Walsh to design a drinking water system and solar grid for a center in Haiti.
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Bachelor of Liberal Arts, concentrations in education and psychologyThe Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore 鈥24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.
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Criminal Justice and Security StudiesFrom leading her Air Force ROTC detachment to speaking at Commencement, Sydney Selby 鈥25 has found purpose, confidence and community far from her Colorado home.
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Political ScienceRena McFall led student organizations and gained national and international experience in Washington, D.C., preparing for a future career in international law.
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Political ScienceDriven by a passion for environmental protection, Colin Ormond found his path at 小猪视频 through political science, sustainability research and public policy work.
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Environmental Science, Architectural StudiesEnvironmental Science major Mars Orfanos has found numerous opportunities at 小猪视频 to support his career ambitions of designing environmentally sustainable buildings.
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Chemistry, UTeachDuc Vu discovered his ability to teach in high school, so he signed up for the UTeach program in STEM education.
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Entrepreneurship & Management
Mya Neary won an honors fellowship to learn more about running an urban farming nonprofit. Now she鈥檚 volunteering with Mill City Grows while developing her own business plan.
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Sociology & SpanishHonors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.
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Business ManagementArmy Rangers veteran Brendon Aylaian is working as a financial specialist for the Air Force.
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Mechanical Engineering
As a sophomore, Matthew Clancy designed a small satellite with a vital mission: getting children and teens excited about their STEM studies and aerospace careers. Now he鈥檚 developing his LEARNsat for NASA launch.
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FinanceThe Honors Program at Middlesex Community College helped Andrea Patino Galindo master English 鈥 and transfer to the Honors College at 小猪视频.
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AccountingAffordability drew Sarah Curley to UML, but her experience led to a wealth of opportunities and set her up for an accounting career.
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HistorySophie Combs knows her research is going somewhere: into the online Library of New England Immigration.
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Accounting and Management Information SystemsWith faculty support, Hope Zouzas won a prestigious $15,000 scholarship and has lined up a post-graduation accounting internship at PwC.
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Finance and Management Information SystemsBusiness administration major Josiah Gennell loves music and gaming. He hopes that by becoming an information technology consultant, he鈥檒l have the flexibility to pursue those interests and turn them into a career.
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English LiteratureTim Murphy says his experiences at 小猪视频 have increased his confidence along with his expertise.
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EducationEleanora Peters fell in love with teaching at the Boston Museum of Science.
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Plastics EngineeringSid Iyer has taken advantage of internships, research opportunities, the DifferenceMaker program and more to pursue his goal: a career in biomedical research and development.
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Liberal ArtsWith an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.
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PhysicsHonors physics alum Dashon Jones 鈥23 took advantage of research opportunities on and off campus.
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Sound Recording Technology and Music StudiesAn aspiring audio engineer and music teacher, Joe Paquin composed his first choral piece, 鈥淏arter,鈥 which was performed at UML鈥檚 annual New Music Concert.
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BiologyMateo Rull Garza immersed himself in research 鈥 and published in a leading scientific journal.
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Computer ScienceComputer science alum William Boag 鈥16, a senior health care data lead for MassHealth, remains deeply engaged with the Honors College through leadership, mentorship and philanthropy.
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Chemical EngineeringAlyssa Puglisi was awarded a three-year, $75,000 scholarship by Entegris, the second UML student to receive this support from the company.
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EnglishCelia Hoffman discovered her passion for helping others improve their writing, a skill that鈥檚 guiding her toward two possible career paths: teaching and publishing.
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Finance and MarketingOlivia Hebert discovered a passion for corporate real estate at 小猪视频.
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Mechanical EngineeringThe River Hawk Racing club steered Garrett Perry to UML. Now, he鈥檚 on course for a career in motor sports.
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Environmental ScienceDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, Aya Oulal was able to study abroad in Spain, attend COP28 in Dubai and become a resident advisor.
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Computer ScienceGreat classes and research experience, a professional co-op and a cybersecurity competition are preparing Grace Chin for professional success.
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Peace and Conflict Studies & Political ScienceDana Ibrahim chose 小猪视频 for its peace and conflict studies program, which lets her combine classes across the social sciences and humanities to suit her goal: to become a diplomat and aid refugees.
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ManagementEver since moving to Lowell from the Philippines with his mom as a child, Andre Ragel has embraced a sink-or-swim attitude 鈥 one that carried the business administration major through a busy first year on campus.
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EconomicsRachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to 小猪视频.
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Plastics EngineeringMadison Reed works as a research assistant with Plastics Engineering Prof. Ramaswamy Nagarajan in 小猪视频 Fabric Discovery Center.
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Physics and Mechanical EngineeringShanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.
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BusinessSo far, Honors College student Nancy Chac has signed up for three honors classes every semester. It could be a record.
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PsychologyDavid Levenson鈥檚 Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.
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Public Health, Pre-medLawreta Kankam is passionate about public health. She plans to go on to medical school so she can provide both care and preventive health programs for underserved groups.
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Civil EngineeringSofia Savoca chose 小猪视频 for the opportunity to be in the Honors College and to study civil engineering. She鈥檚 found a dozen new opportunities since arriving on campus.
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BusinessJustin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.
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Finance and MarketingMina Lam added 鈥淛apanese Student Association founder鈥 to her already busy schedule.
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Business AdministrationBy participating in the virtual UML Launch! Summer Program, Khadija Mir felt better prepared to begin college remotely during the pandemic.
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Economics and PsychologyDouglas Correa Ospina plans to combine his studies in psychology and economics to help immigrants and others from marginalized groups become more financially secure.
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NursingHonors nursing major Emerson Tully discovered the power of grant writing as an intern for the Refuge Art School, a nonprofit in Lowell.
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Economics and Political ScienceHonors College student Anthony Amatucci leads 小猪视频 Marching Band and the Model U.N. team 鈥 and still finds time for a double major, a minor and research.
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BusinessTwisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.
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Biological Sciences, Mathematics
Sam DeLap 鈥21 went from an intern to a lead engineer in just one year at Science Applications International Corporation.
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HistorySarah Elizabeth McDermott is grateful for scholarships that are helping her to graduate debt-free, because in the future she won鈥檛 have to say 鈥淣o鈥 to any opportunities.
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NursingJuana Guerrero came to UML with strong academic credentials. A support program helped boost her confidence and leadership skills, too.
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PsychologyJared Socolow turned his own struggles into a research project that he will present at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science.
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Computer EngineeringHonors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.
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Climate Change and SustainabilityFrom attending COP28 in Dubai to joining the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy, William Lefebvre is learning that environmental science is also an art.
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Political Science, BiologyFrom policy to research, Sean Simonini is making an impact.
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Biology
Honors College Student Fellow Sunilda Frias is studying biology to help subsistence farmers improve their soil.
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Business and Pre-medInspired by his mother鈥檚 careers in health care and business, Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor is working toward a master鈥檚 in health care administration while also pursuing his dream of becoming a pediatrician.
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Music and Theatre ArtsHonors student Malcolm Schrafft studied his twin passions: music and theater.
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EnglishBrigid Archibald always wanted to be a superhero. Now the editor of the student newspaper, The Connector, she sees journalists as today鈥檚 heroes.
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Biology, UTeachWhen Payal Patel started college as an engineering major, she missed tutoring and teaching 鈥 so she decided to make education her career.
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Psychology & SpanishA class in cognitive psychology inspired Melissa DiPano to do research with two professors and aim for a Ph.D.
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English 鈥 Journalism and Professional WritingEmmy Misail won an Honors College creativity fellowship to draw comic strips under the guidance of an art professor.
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MathematicsAspiring math teacher Tanya Kieu 鈥24 gained real-world teaching experience through the UTeach program.
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Criminal JusticeHonors student Rachel Record won a full scholarship to law school, thanks to the Legal Studies Program and research and practical experiences.
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NursingCoral Gonzalez set her sights on becoming a nurse after she was hospitalized in middle school. The Honors College student won one of the first Oprah Winfrey Scholarships to help her succeed.
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Graphic DesignRhondyna Reth is blending global experiences, cultural advocacy and graphic design at UML 鈥 a path made possible by scholarships and smart financial planning.
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Nutritional ScienceKyle Mehan began researching nutrition when trying to heal his own injuries. Now he promotes a plant-based diet.
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Applied Biomedical Sciences, MPH in Social and Behavioral SciencesTransfer student Elliot Johnson 鈥25 built a portfolio of global health, entrepreneurship and public service experiences that shaped his commitment to humanitarian innovation.
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Political SciencePolitical science major Nadia Eshun used her Immersive Scholar award to intern at the Safe Exit Initiative, a nonprofit that supports women leaving the sex trade.
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BusinessJeurys Santiago credits his entrepreneurship classes and experiences with helping him launch his networking and marketing company, Minds With Purpose.
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NursingIsabella De Souza has won two scholarships that will allow her to study Spanish abroad, so she can bring multiple languages to her future nursing career.
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Computer ScienceVanessa Chen likes computer science because it鈥檚 both logical and creative.
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BiologyMarine Corps veteran Daryle LaMonica is on the fast track to becoming a doctor through the UMass Medical School Baccalaureate to M.D. Pathway Program.
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Liberal ArtsLeonardo Giordano has twice interned for credit through a new program.
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Biomedical EngineeringFrom powerlifting and internships to language study and volunteering, Aidan George is making the most of every opportunity at 小猪视频.
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Mechanical EngineeringRiver Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.
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NursingAn Honors College student fellowship gave Marbella Leal a chance to work with at-risk students and do research with a professor.
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Criminal Justice (History minor)Honors transfer student Cameron McKenzie squeezed four study abroad trips into her short time at UML.
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BusinessMaddy Roop transferred to 小猪视频 as a business student looking to launch a music career. But along the way she鈥檚 become president of the Student Society for Sustainability.
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ChemistryBenedicta Agyemang-Brantuo won the 2021 MLK Service Award for starting a club to address health disparities 鈥 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Criminal JusticeElinor Mayo has lofty dreams, and Air Force ROTC is helping her find her way to the cockpit.
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Meteorology and MathematicsEric Roy started doing meteorological research on campus the summer after his freshman year 鈥 and then won two research internships with government agencies.
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Meteorology and Atmospheric ScienceSam Morgan came to 小猪视频 to study atmospheric science and meteorology. He expanded his education and professional network through experiences with two of the nation鈥檚 leading atmospheric sciences organizations.
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BiochemistryWhether studying abroad or conducting research, Stephanie Ceballos is making the most out of her 小猪视频 experience.
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Biological SciencesSonakshi Chaudhary came to UML planning to transfer. She stayed after falling in love with everything the campus has to offer.
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PsychologyJesse Friedman鈥檚 path from Middlesex Community College to 小猪视频 included stops in Northern Ireland and Spain through study abroad programs.
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Political ScienceMaxwell Aaronson is pursuing international experiences and languages, with the goal of working in the Foreign Service.
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Pharmaceutical SciencesAs a pharmaceutical sciences major interested in research and business, Marita Merheb pursues all opportunities to advance her goals.
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Marketing and ManagementHonors business student and MLK award-winner Beatriz Martins has learned the value of resilience.
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Criminal JusticeChristina Han鈥檚 work with Multicultural Affairs, her club leadership and her studies in criminal justice converged in her honors capstone: running a 鈥淪upport Space鈥 for Asian American and Pacific Islander students during a surge in hate crimes.
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Biological SciencesAnnie Cary found herself wading through lakes in search of stickleback fish as part of her immunology research.
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BusinessHonors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she鈥檚 inspired by her mom.
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Mechanical EngineeringHonors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America 鈥 and hopes to add a fourth before long.
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Plastics EngineeringAbby Mastromonaco鈥檚 passion for sustainability led to a Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy fellowship and research experience in a plastics engineering lab.
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Biological SciencesMadison Fusco is helping to make a difference in people鈥檚 lives through her biotechnology co-op at Wave Life Sciences.
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Mechanical EngineeringKay Wojtowicz 鈥25 is carrying on a family legacy at 小猪视频 by pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, focusing on cutting-edge materials research with real-world impact.
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EnglishMelisa Hussain鈥檚 experience as a visibly Muslim teenager inspired her honors thesis.
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Computer EngineeringFlore Stécie Norcéide won an Oprah Winfrey Scholarship to study computer engineering here.
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HistoryHonors history major Campbell Tacey is a commuter student bent on enjoying the full college experience, from research to leading student clubs.
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EconomicsPratibha Gautam鈥檚 job at a medical device incubator inspired her to pursue a career in health economics.
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Exercise Science, Family Health Nurse PractitionerWith her people-first approach, Yonnie Collins found success in her coursework and her extracurricular activities.
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Political Science & PhilosophyHonors College student Daphne Shakira Naut was already fluent in two languages and had started on two more by the time she finished high school. Here at UML, she鈥檚 picked up a fifth language and studied abroad three times 鈥 all while supporting herself.
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Quantitative EconomicsWonder Ahiatsi chose 小猪视频 for its B.S. in quantitative economics.
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Exercise ScienceHonors student Hannah Allgood came to UML for undergraduate research opportunities.
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Business (finance and management)Nicole Wilson 鈥24 discovered a passion for volunteering while earning a business degree.
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Criminal JusticeVeyli Ortiz Solis earned a B.S. in criminal justice in just three years 鈥 with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
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Psychology, Sociology and Race and Ethnic StudiesDebby Fernand says the River Hawk Scholars Academy has introduced her to friends and faculty mentors 鈥 and turned her into a leader herself.
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Mechanical Engineering, MBAGraduate student Ryan Cormier is enjoying one extra year on campus before joining the workforce.
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BiologyAinsley Skinner is capping her biology degree with a faculty-led trip to the Galápagos Islands, where she鈥檒l walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin.
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Plastics EngineeringYrvanie Joseph is grateful for alumni scholarships because they confirm the value of her hard work and academic achievements.
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Biological Sciences, EconomicsA research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.
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MathematicsAfter earning two degrees at 小猪视频, Rebecca Mendum is continuing her education at Harvard University.
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Education, minor in EnglishKylie Letendre, who struggled in school due to ADHD, wants to help children with learning disabilities.
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English 鈥 Creative WritingInspired by a summer program, Carolina Reyes is determined to become an English teacher at Lawrence High School.
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PhysicsNazeli Acosta won a State Department Scholarship to study rural health care in the Dominican Republic.
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Computer ScienceSoarCS, a summer program for incoming computer science majors, helped shape Ariana Brown鈥檚 college experience.
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Applied Biomedical SciencesSuhani Karki has taken advantage of all that UML offers, from study abroad and student clubs to research.
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Biological SciencesStudent-athlete Megan Salsinha credits her honors research project and academic coursework for preparing her for medical school.
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Plastics EngineeringBrianna Atwood came to 小猪视频 to study plastics engineering 鈥 but she鈥檚 done so much more. The honors student started a volunteer program that connects UML students with a local school. She has also participated in the professional co-op program, working on fire-resistant seals for airplanes.
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EducationJanelle Christopher started studying at 小猪视频 at the same time as her mom, Lorraine.
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Mechanical EngineeringTeerth Patel had to pinch himself after landing a manufacturing engineering internship at Tesla 鈥 just after his internship at Procter & Gamble.
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Biological SciencesBy her sophomore year, Feriel Boudif had secured two paid research assistant positions on campus.
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Business (concentrations in international business and marketing)Transfer student Nicole Karp has thrived as a leader and mentor at UML, preparing herself for a global career.
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MarketingMaddie Gear鈥檚 favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.
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Political ScienceHannah Casey signed up for the Model U.N. and Mock Trial teams and student government. She interned with a congressional candidate and a defense attorney. Now she鈥檚 student body president.