Read about recent graduates and students currently pursuing their聽bachelor's degrees at 小猪视频.

  • Nancy Pin
    Nursing

    Nancy Pin is on her way to becoming a family nurse practitioner so she can help the community.

  • Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor
    Business and Pre-med

    Inspired 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.

  • Nicholas Trunfio
    Business

    Nicholas Trunfio immersed himself in history while studying abroad.

  • Khairi Sears
    Business

    UML men鈥檚 lacrosse player Khairi Sears shines on the world stage with Team Jamaica 鈥 and on campus.

  • Valentina Munoz Roa
    English (Creative Writing)

    Valentina Munoz Roa 鈥25 turned her passion for writing and design into a publishing career with a social media internship at Boston鈥檚 Beacon Press.

  • Jake Abramowitz
    Bachelor of Liberal Arts

    Jake Abramowitz won a statewide pitch contest for his short film.

  • Catherine de Groot
    Marketing

    Catherine de Groot enjoys using her marketing skills to help nonprofits in Lowell.

  • Jessica Tran
    Marketing and Entrepreneurship

    Big ambitions, combined with practical thinking, led Jessica Tran to 小猪视频.

  • Benjamin McEvoy
    Business, Finance & Management Information Systems

    Benjamin McEvoy has been racking up wins as a DifferenceMaker competitor with partner Edward Morante and their idea for an inclusive combination of baseball and cricket, Benji Ball.

  • Louis Cirignano
    Business Administration

    A born entrepreneur who was tuning up old lawn mowers and selling them online at the age of 6, Louis Cirignano made the most of his opportunities at 小猪视频. He鈥檚 using his degree in business administration to launch a financial management app that he developed through the DifferenceMaker program.

  • Nosagiegbon Igiede
    Public Health

    Student Government Association Vice President Nosagiegbon (Sai) Igiede takes advantage of leadership opportunities to develop his skills and support his classmates.

  • Tom Stranberg
    Finance

    Tom Stranberg rounded out his business degree with co-ops at the Boston Federal Reserve and Wayfair.

  • Jack Callahan
    Public Health

    Jack Callahan is pursuing a public health degree to improve the lives of as many people as possible.

  • Benedicta Agyemang-Brantuo
    Chemistry

    Benedicta Agyemang-Brantuo won the 2021 MLK Service Award for starting a club to address health disparities 鈥 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Nicholas Langberg
    Chemical Engineering

    By working with the Office of International Experiences & Study Abroad, chemical engineering major Nicholas Langberg was able to add a two-month internship to his summer school program in Germany.

  • Ariel Shramko
    Environmental Engineering

    Ariel Shramko is growing food for Earth and beyond.

  • Nicolas  Troisi
    Medical Laboratory Science

    Nicolas Troisi gained extensive experience from his clinical lab rotations and landed a full-time job as a medical laboratory scientist at Winchester Hospital. He started in April, before he even graduated.

  • Mayara Reis
    Criminal Justice

    Criminal Justice major and community organizer Mayara Reis says the diversity at 小猪视频 let her be who she's supposed to be.

  • Melanie Carignan
    Education

    Melanie Carignan is so enthusiastic about the undergraduate education major that she volunteered to be the College of Education鈥檚 first alumni ambassador.

  • Sydney Sampson
    Applied Biomedical Sciences

    Sydney Sampson is earning a master鈥檚 degree in applied biomedical sciences within one year of earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree, thanks to 小猪视频鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚-to-master鈥檚 program.

  • Nery Rodriguez
    Public Health

    For Nery Rodriguez, public health is the perfect major to combine science with helping people and communities.

  • Matthew Almeida
    Business (finance concentration)

    Matthew Almeida鈥檚 interests in real estate and finance have built off each other in the Manning School of Business.

  • Emerson Tully
    Nursing

    Honors nursing major Emerson Tully discovered the power of grant writing as an intern for the Refuge Art School, a nonprofit in Lowell.

  • Sunilda Frias
    Biology

    Honors College Student Fellow Sunilda Frias is studying biology to help subsistence farmers improve their soil.

  • Kelly Dankese
    Accounting

    As an accounting co-op at iRobot, business administration major Kelly Dankese of Wilmington discovered a symbiotic relationship between what she learned in the classroom and the work she was doing for the Bedford-based tech company.

  • Cassie Harding
    Cassie Harding
    Public Health

    Cassie Harding鈥檚 internship experiences as a public health student inspired her to tackle the big health and wellness challenges facing people in the cities and towns around her.

  • Adam Basma
    Marketing, Entrepreneurship

    Inspired by Assoc. Teaching Prof. Deborah Finch, Adam Basma published his first novel for his senior Honors College project.

  • Gerry Siracusa
    Exercise Science, MBA

    Gerry Siracusa is combining his degree in exercise science with an MBA, which will help him open his own physical therapy practice someday.

  • Mina Lam
    Finance and Marketing

    Mina Lam added 鈥淛apanese Student Association founder鈥 to her already busy schedule.

  • Melanie Khiem
    Mathematics

    Melanie Khiem is exploring career paths for math majors.

  • Payal Patel
    Biology, UTeach

    When Payal Patel started college as an engineering major, she missed tutoring and teaching 鈥 so she decided to make education her career.

  • Nadine Chamoun
    Business Administration

    Business student Nadine Chamoun stepped out of her comfort zone for an IT internship. And she鈥檚 glad she did.

  • Tucker Norton
    Business Administration (Marketing)

    Tucker Norton leads the campus chapter of the Delta Kappa Phi fraternity while building a foundation for a future career in marketing and real estate.

  • Gabrielle Salvatore
    Bachelor of Liberal Arts, concentrations in education and psychology

    The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore 鈥24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.

  • Rhondyna Reth
    Graphic Design

    Rhondyna Reth is blending global experiences, cultural advocacy and graphic design at UML 鈥 a path made possible by scholarships and smart financial planning.

  • Jennifer Schultz
    Mechanical Engineering

    When she was younger, Jennifer Schultz didn鈥檛 want to be an engineer. Yet here she is, a summer intern in the office of Nonspec, a company that offers low-cost prosthetic limb systems. She even trekked to India with 小猪视频鈥檚 B.V.B. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

  • Joshua Walsh
    Environmental Engineering

    An honors seminar led Joshua Walsh to design a drinking water system and solar grid for a center in Haiti.

  • Andrew  Stanwicks
    Exercise Physiology

    The summer after his freshman year, Andrew Stanwicks worked in a hospital rehabilitation research lab.

  • Rameez Shaikh
    Biology

    Rameez Shaikh 鈥21 has been accepted by more than six dental schools, thanks to mentoring by Chemistry Assoc. Teaching Prof. Khalilah Reddie.

  • Cameron McKenzie
    Criminal Justice (History minor)

    Honors transfer student Cameron McKenzie squeezed four study abroad trips into her short time at UML.

  • Kristin Kihara
    Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

    Kristin Kihara started her own digital magazine, Black, highlighting creators who 鈥渁ren鈥檛 really seen.鈥

  • Sarah Curley
    Accounting

    Affordability drew Sarah Curley to UML, but her experience led to a wealth of opportunities and set her up for an accounting career.

  • Daryle LaMonica
    Biology

    Marine Corps veteran Daryle LaMonica is on the fast track to becoming a doctor through the UMass Medical School Baccalaureate to M.D. Pathway Program.

  • Patricia Pham
    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.

  • Jesse Friedman
    Psychology

    Jesse Friedman鈥檚 path from Middlesex Community College to 小猪视频 included stops in Northern Ireland and Spain through study abroad programs.

  • Matt Macioci
    Mechanical Engineering

    Thanks to professional co-ops at New Balance and Teradyne, mechanical engineering major Matt Macioci has designs on a future career working with complex machinery.

  • Megan Salsinha
    Biological Sciences

    Student-athlete Megan Salsinha credits her honors research project and academic coursework for preparing her for medical school.

  • Alex Frieden
    Mathematics

    Alex Frieden found his calling thanks to an elective sociology course.

  • Angeline Castillo
    Public Health

    As a well-being coach, Angeline Castillo reaches out to other health sciences students to ease their stress.

  • Nicole Carrasco-Cruz
    Criminal Justice

    Becoming a Red Sox Scholar in middle school set Nicole Carrasco-Cruz on course for her UML degree.

  • Ryan Jubb
    Management

    Ryan Jubb applies his management education to his work as a student EMT and his hobby of flying planes.

  • Arya Tetali
    Biology

    Arya Tetali is gaining research experience that will help her advance toward her career goal of developing drugs for the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Maxwell Aaronson
    Political Science

    Maxwell Aaronson is pursuing international experiences and languages, with the goal of working in the Foreign Service.

  • Hannah Allgood
    Exercise Science

    Honors student Hannah Allgood came to UML for undergraduate research opportunities.

  • Ariana Brown
    Computer Science

    SoarCS, a summer program for incoming computer science majors, helped shape Ariana Brown鈥檚 college experience.

  • Javier Palma
    Electrical Engineering, UTeach

    Javier Palma is earning a teaching license along with his B.S. in electrical engineering.

  • Marita Merheb
    Pharmaceutical Sciences

    As a pharmaceutical sciences major interested in research and business, Marita Merheb pursues all opportunities to advance her goals.

  • Rosmery Medrano
    Sociology

    Rosmery Medrano analyzed her culture and hometown in a field research class.

  • Zachary Kyros
    Exercise Science

    Exercise science major Zachary Kyros is one of the first UML students accepted into the Boston University Early Medical School Selection program.

  • Sergio Rodriguez
    Exercise Science

    Sergio Rodriguez mentors incoming transfer students as a TAP peer ally.

  • Ryan Cormier
    Mechanical Engineering, MBA

    Graduate student Ryan Cormier is enjoying one extra year on campus before joining the workforce.

  • Kanya Derisme
    Marketing, Digital Media

    Through her coursework, business student Kanya Derisme gained the skills and knowledge needed for a career in digital marketing. Through her leadership roles in student organizations, she learned something about herself.

  • Sonakshi Chaudhary
    Biological Sciences

    Sonakshi Chaudhary came to UML planning to transfer. She stayed after falling in love with everything the campus has to offer.

  • Stefany Campbell
    Public Health, Healthcare Management option, B.S. to MPH

    Stefany Campbell was hired by Comprehensive Environmental Inc, a civil engineering and environmental consulting firm, before she graduates.

  • Russell Todd 鈥81, 鈥83
    Environmental Science, Mathematics

    Curiosity led Russell Todd 鈥81, 鈥83 to a wide-ranging career that included nuclear subs, weather radar and disease outbreak modeling.

  • Michael Aloisi
    Education

    Michael Aloisi always knew that he wanted to teach. The College of Education is helping him discover all the ways that he can do it 鈥 even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Melanie Sunnerberg
    Finance and Marketing

    Business administration major Melanie Sunnerberg has a passion for finance that she鈥檚 honed through a co-op experience at MFS Investment Management and her leadership roles in student organizations.

  • Jason McKeon
    International Business and Finance

    Class of 2024 Vice President Jason McKeon has made the most of every minute at UML.

  • Victoria Wisniewski
    Meteorology & Atmospheric Science

    As an aspiring broadcast meteorologist, Victoria Wisniewski was attracted to UML due to its bachelor鈥檚-to-master鈥檚 programs, successful alumni and research opportunities.

  • Elliot Johnson
    Applied Biomedical Sciences, MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences

    Transfer student Elliot Johnson 鈥25 built a portfolio of global health, entrepreneurship and public service experiences that shaped his commitment to humanitarian innovation.

  • Jessica Ross
    Applied Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Science Option

    Jessica Ross landed a job after graduation as a research associate in the gene therapy analytical development department at Sarepta Therapeutics.

  • Veyli Ortiz Solis
    Criminal Justice

    Veyli Ortiz Solis earned a B.S. in criminal justice in just three years 鈥 with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

  • Kevin Akers
    Mechanical Engineering

    As one of the university鈥檚 first DC-CAP Scholars, mechanical engineering major Kevin Akers is pursuing his dream of becoming an astronaut 鈥 while also continuing to make a difference in the lives of others.

  • Hannah Daly
    Political Science

    Hannah Daly researched the opioid crisis with one professor and the alt-right with another. She鈥檚 already published the results of a public opinion survey she helped design, and now she wants to use her research skills to influence public policy on behalf of women.

  • Kraig Scharn
    Plastics Engineering

    Thanks to his internship and co-op experiences, plastics engineering major Kraig Scharn 鈥20 discovered that sales was the right career path for him. He is now a junior technical service engineer for Entec Polymers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • Yrvanie Joseph
    Plastics Engineering

    Yrvanie Joseph is grateful for alumni scholarships because they confirm the value of her hard work and academic achievements.

  • Liam Neeley
    Physics

    Physics major Liam Neeley spends his nights looking at the stars as a student worker at the 小猪视频 Schueller Observatory.

  • Wonder Ahiatsi
    Quantitative Economics

    Wonder Ahiatsi chose 小猪视频 for its B.S. in quantitative economics.

  • CeCe Allen
    Biology

    With help from donor-funded scholarships, biology major and trumpet player CeCe Allen is pursuing her dream of scientific discovery at 小猪视频.

  • Biar Kon
    Business Administration

    Biar Kon grew up in refugee camps in Kenya. Now he gives back to the city鈥檚 refugee community through his work with the International Institute of New England.

  • Flore  Stécie Norcéide
    Computer Engineering

    Flore Stécie Norcéide won an Oprah Winfrey Scholarship to study computer engineering here.

  • Maddie May Scott
    Music Performance & World Languages

    During her final semester at 小猪视频, Maddie May Scott鈥檚 band was invited by rock royalty Melissa Etheridge to join the all-star lineup playing on Etheridge鈥檚 annual seven-night spring cruise.

  • Sammy Santana
    Liberal Arts

    With an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.

  • Anna Kouadio
    Marketing and Management

    After living through civil war in her native Ivory Coast, Senior Class President Anna Kouadio is grateful for her opportunities at UML.

  • Alexander Sarazen
    Exercise Science

    Exercise science alum Alex Sarazen 鈥17 went on to chiropractic school and now treats athletes at his own clinic. He also teaches classes at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

  • Garrett Perry
    Mechanical Engineering

    The River Hawk Racing club steered Garrett Perry to UML. Now, he鈥檚 on course for a career in motor sports.

  • Dashon Jones
    Physics

    Honors physics alum Dashon Jones 鈥23 took advantage of research opportunities on and off campus.

  • Nhuy Phan
    Mathematics

    For Nhuy Phan, an aspiring math teacher who emigrated from Vietnam, "mathematics is a universal language."

  • Liam Clancy
    Business (management and entrepreneurship)

    As River Hawk Racing president, Liam Clancy 鈥25 merged his passion for business and motor sports, fueling his entrepreneurial ambitions.

  • Alytah Noum
    Public Health

    For her practicum course experience, Alytah Noum was hired by the Lowell Community Health Center as a community health worker.

  • Nancy Chac
    Business

    So far, Honors College student Nancy Chac has signed up for three honors classes every semester. It could be a record.

  • Vincent Ciaramella
    Exercise Science

    Even as a transfer student and a commuter, Vincent Ciaramella found friendship and a helpful community at 小猪视频.

  • Evana Gizzi
    Mathematics

    A required computing course launched mathematics alum Evana Gizzi on a path to working at NASA.

  • Parisa Raad
    Business

    Even as an online student, Parisa Raad found a way to connect in person by enrolling in a study abroad course on international business in Northern Ireland.

  • David Morton
    Business Administration & Political Science

    Whether it鈥檚 working to improve campus life as Student Government Association president or responding to an emergency call as a student EMT, David Morton has dedicated himself to making UML a better place.

  • Ryan Katz
    Sound Recording Technology

    Ryan Katz invented a musical instrument that 鈥減lays鈥 the weather.

  • Amy Hoey
    Health Education

    Amy Hoey 鈥88 serves as president of Lowell General Hospital 鈥 the first registered nurse in the hospital鈥檚 133-year history to do so.

  • Caryn McCowan
    Biology

    An interest in genomics took Caryn McCowan 鈥11 from researching spiders to working at a canine genetics company.

  • Lilian Whitehead
    Biology (sociology minor)

    A work-study job with the Center for Lowell History is preparing Lilian Whitehead for a future museum career.

  • Sam DeLap
    Biological Sciences, Mathematics

    Sam DeLap 鈥21 went from an intern to a lead engineer in just one year at Science Applications International Corporation.

  • Anir Dasgupta
    Business (Finance)

    Anir Dasgupta leveraged internships, leadership roles and networking opportunities to build a strong foundation in finance and real estate at 小猪视频.

  • Yuvraj Aurora
    Marketing and Management

    Business major Raj Aurora jumped right from school to a digital marketing campaign manager job at Data Axle.

  • Donald Rogers
    Exercise Science, Master of Public Health

    Donald Rogers gained research experience as an exercise science major, which fueled his desire to become a physician scientist.

  • Julie Lawton
    Political Science

    Joining a club as soon as she arrived on campus got Julie Lawton experience on two political campaigns as well as internships in the Boston mayor鈥檚 office and the Massachusetts Women鈥檚 Political Caucus 鈥 all within a year.

  • Lena Maria Arango
    Meteorology & Atmospheric Science

    Lena Maria Arango 鈥19, 鈥20 loves meteorology.

  • Karina Alves
    Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

    Karina 鈥淜45鈥 Alves wants to combine music with criminal justice reform.

  • Tanya Kieu
    Mathematics

    Aspiring math teacher Tanya Kieu 鈥24 gained real-world teaching experience through the UTeach program.

  • Josiah Gennell
    Finance and Management Information Systems

    Business 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.

  • Roberto Rivera
    English, Spanish and Italian & Education

    Roberto Rivera combined a B.A. in English literature and Spanish and Italian with a master鈥檚 degree in education to become an ESL teacher in the Lawrence schools.

  • Maddy Roop
    Business

    Maddy 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.

  • Vanessa Chen
    Computer Science

    Vanessa Chen likes computer science because it鈥檚 both logical and creative.

  • Madison Reed
    Plastics Engineering

    Madison Reed works as a research assistant with Plastics Engineering Prof. Ramaswamy Nagarajan in 小猪视频 Fabric Discovery Center.

  • Tiana DeCrescenzo
    Mechanical Engineering

    Tiana DeCrescenzo 鈥23 discovered a love of competitive powerlifting en route to her degree.

  • Victor Souza
    Accounting

    Accounting student Victor Souza knew all about hard work when he arrived at 小猪视频. His focus was on getting involved during his undergraduate career 鈥 while also gaining valuable professional experience through internships.

  • Gabriel Muniz
    Biological Sciences

    Gabriel Muniz is gaining hands-on experience that will help propel him toward his career goal of working in wildlife conservation.

  • Michael McCormack
    Medical Laboratory Science

    The Medical Lab Science program helped Michael McCormack use his problem-solving skills to land a job learning how diseases occur.

  • Hope Zouzas
    Accounting and Management Information Systems

    With faculty support, Hope Zouzas won a prestigious $15,000 scholarship and has lined up a post-graduation accounting internship at PwC.

  • Monica Kong
    Public Health

    The River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students, gave Monica Kong the confidence she needed to succeed 鈥 and lead.

  • Jack Goutier
    Electrical Engineering

    For electrical engineering major Jack Goutier of Attleboro, failure was part of the job during his six-month product safety co-op at Bose Corp.

  • Taylor Carito
    English

    Taylor Carito signed up to work on The Connector, the student newspaper, at the beginning of freshman year. Now she鈥檚 editor-in-chief, and her involvement has shaped her college experience.

  • Juana Guerrero
    Nursing

    Juana Guerrero came to UML with strong academic credentials. A support program helped boost her confidence and leadership skills, too.

  • Isaura Jimenez
    Nursing

    Three bus rides, a different language and a challenging curriculum were not roadblocks for Isaura Jimenez on her path to a nursing degree. She saw them as challenges to be met.

  • Leslie Marrero
    Education

    Leslie Marrero says schools are already inviting her to apply for teaching jobs because she鈥檚 earning dual certification in teaching students with moderate disabilities.

  • Anthony Amatucci
    Economics and Political Science

    Honors 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.

  • Joe Paquin
    Sound Recording Technology and Music Studies

    An 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.

  • Chanelle Cruz
    Marketing

    During her six-month sales operations co-op at Kronos, business administration major Chanelle Cruz developed her Salesforce CRM problem-solving skills.

  • José Archila Quezada
    Applied Biomedical Sciences

    José Archila Quezada found support and a network of friends in the MAGIC program, which helps students from underrepresented groups pursue medical school.

  • Twisha Mohapatra
    Business

    Twisha 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.

  • Kylie  Letendre
    Education, minor in English

    Kylie Letendre, who struggled in school due to ADHD, wants to help children with learning disabilities.

  • Bryanna Ippolito
    Nutritional Science

    After working with Alzheimer鈥檚 patients while in high school, Bryanna Ippolito is pursuing her bachelor's in nutritional science and developed a program for students who someday may be working with Alzheimer鈥檚 patients to understand what it鈥檚 like to live with the disease.

  • Olivia Houle
    Exercise Science, Clinical Option

    Exercise Science major Olivia Houle plans on pursuing a career researching prosthetics and orthotics.

  • Amina Mohammed
    Nursing

    Amina Mohammed is the first Youth Poet Laureate of Worcester and a first-year nursing major who loves helping people, especially children.

  • Carolina Reyes
    English 鈥 Creative Writing

    Inspired by a summer program, Carolina Reyes is determined to become an English teacher at Lawrence High School.

  • Sam Angelli-Nichols
    Philosophy

    Sam Angelli-Nichols got help for his ADHD and will work for Philosophy Chair Nicholas Evans on an AI research project after graduating.

  • Annie Soup Koagne
    Public Health

    Annie Soup Koagne is getting everything she can out of 小猪视频, while working to make it a better place.

  • Linda Barg
    Finance & Marketing

    A deep-rooted desire for financial independence drives everything that Linda Barg does.

  • Dan Murphy
    Mechanical Engineering

    Dan Murphy uses his mechanical engineering skills to design sets for Broadway performances.

  • Michael Makiej
    Philosophy, Political Science

    Michael Makiej hits his stride in and out of the classroom, competing as a high jumper on the men鈥檚 track and field team while double-majoring in philosophy and political science.

  • Grace Hansen
    Biology, UTeach

    Grace Hansen is researching sports nutrition and brain injuries.

  • George Dylan Bistany
    Electrical Engineering

    George Dylan Bistany completed his master鈥檚 degree abroad in fall 2019 at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

  • Ben Jeter
    Sociology

    Ben Jeter鈥檚 experiences at 小猪视频, including participating in the professional co-op program and his job as a resident advisor, turned him into a student leader.

  • Carson Tully
    Business Administration

    Finance student Carson Tully built on his passion for real estate at UML, serving as president of the Real Estate Network Association.

  • Ted Lagrander
    Mechanical Engineering

    Ted Lagrander studied engineering in Germany over the summer.

  • Sara Aldahabi
    Biological Sciences

    Between UML鈥檚 rigorous coursework and vast extracurricular activities, Sara Aldahabi feels ready to take on dental school.

  • Matthew Fowler
    Nursing

    After Matthew Fowler's mother underwent heart surgery, he observed the nurses, who worked with both intelligence and kindness. The experience inspired him to choose nursing as his career.

  • Caroline Klim
    Nursing, Public Health

    Lacrosse player Caroline Klim 鈥23 plans to apply public health knowledge to her future nursing career.

  • Jessica Vu
    Computer science

    Computer science major Jessica Vu is gaining invaluable experience and honing automation skills during a prestigious eight-month co-op at chipmaker Nvidia, where she contributes to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.

  • Lawreta Kankam
    Public Health, Pre-med

    Lawreta 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.

  • Jaden Belizaire
    History

    A class in archival methods and a directed study, working in the Lawrence History Center, led Jaden Belizaire to pursue graduate schools for archiving.

  • Keviana-Joy George
    Marketing & Management

    Business administration major Keviana-Joy George transformed from a shy transfer student to an outgoing student leader who is on track for a career in human resources.

  • Michelle Garcia
    English, Sociology

    Michelle Garcia, a rising spoken word poet, is also learning how to write poetry for the page.

  • Dorcas Ruhamya
    Biology

    Dorcas Ruhamya found a mentor in Assoc. Prof. Khalilah Reddie.

  • Linh Nguyen
    Computer Science & Mathematics

    Linh Nguyen developed a cloud-based market data tool 鈥 and a newfound interest in financial technology 鈥 through her data science experience with the Nasdaq Futures Internship Program.

  • Mars Orfanos
    Environmental Science, Architectural Studies

    Environmental Science major Mars Orfanos has found numerous opportunities at 小猪视频 to support his career ambitions of designing environmentally sustainable buildings.

  • Chummeng Soun
    Asian Studies, Digital Media

    Chummeng Soun is documenting the traditional dances of his native Cambodia with support from the Center for Asian American Studies and the Southeast Asian Digital Archive.

  • Olivia Hebert
    Finance and Marketing

    Olivia Hebert discovered a passion for corporate real estate at 小猪视频.

  • Brianna Atwood
    Plastics Engineering

    Brianna 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.

  • Andrea Patino Galindo
    Finance

    The Honors Program at Middlesex Community College helped Andrea Patino Galindo master English 鈥 and transfer to the Honors College at 小猪视频.

  • Louis Chin
    Mechanical Engineering

    小猪视频鈥檚 strong partnerships in the defense industry helped Louis Chin 鈥20 launch a career in the U.S. Department of the Air Force.

  • Aidan George
    Biomedical Engineering

    From powerlifting and internships to language study and volunteering, Aidan George is making the most of every opportunity at 小猪视频.

  • Kellsie Howard
    Business Administration - Finance, Management

    Kellsie Howard has managed to achieve a lot in her first two years in the Manning School of Business, including organizing a DECA competition, starting two clubs and working as a co-op at Putnam Investments.

  • Sydney Fagundes
    Education

    Sydney Fagundes has found her calling: teaching young children, with a focus on science and math.

  • Marvens Francois
    Economics

    Marvens Francois says switching his major to economics was one of the best decisions of his life.

  • Nicholas Ewing
    Business (International Business Concentration)

    Transfer student Nicholas Ewing 鈥24 got through some 鈥渢ough moments鈥 and became a storyteller at UML.

  • Shakira Fedna
    Biology

    Shakira Fedna came to 小猪视频 because of the River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students.

  • Cristian Ramos Delgado
    Music and Theatre Arts

    Cristian Ramos Delgado sang his way into a job with an a cappella group.

  • Mina Le
    Chemical Engineering

    Senior chemical engineering major Mina Le chose a work-study job at the front desk of the Student Employment Office because she wanted to improve her communication skills. She鈥檚 done that and more, being named the university鈥檚 Student Employee of the Year.

  • Kristen Reardon
    Finance and Management

    Working as a client services and relationship management co-op at MFS Investment Management debunked a lot of assumptions business major Kristen Reardon had about the financial industry.

  • Troy Lafond
    English

    After switching from mechanical engineering to English, Troy Lafond uses his writing skills to excel with two student organizations.

  • Rafaela Gonzalez
    Sociology

    Rafaela Gonzalez wants to care for people as individuals and in communities, so she's majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology. She's also started her own business.

  • Zachary McCann
    Computer Science

    Zachary McCann developed computer science skills while working in Prof. Fred Martin鈥檚 lab and as a peer leader for SoarCS.

  • Jenny Lerman
    Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Concentration)

    Jenny Lerman hit reset during the pandemic, transferred home to UML and earned a business degree.

  • Nicole Cruz Merced
    Psychology & Community Social Psychology

    When Nicole Cruz Merced overcame her shyness and reached out to a professor, it changed her life.

  • Stephanie Nicum
    Public Health

    Stephanie Nicum found her place at 小猪视频, taking on leadership roles as she excels in the field of public health.

  • Angela Messina
    Education

    Until her senior year of high school, Angela Messina assumed she couldn鈥檛 afford college. But thanks to scholarships and work, she鈥檚 pursuing her dream of being a public school teacher.

  • Lisett Córdoba Pren
    Graphic Design

    Lisett Córdoba Pren found support to overcome personal tragedy and earn a degree.

  • Nicole Wilson
    Business (finance and management)

    Nicole Wilson 鈥24 discovered a passion for volunteering while earning a business degree.

  • Daniela Peña
    Criminal Justice

    Daniela Peña fell in love with research after a faculty member offered her a paid research assistantship.

  • Michael Hines
    Exercise Science

    Michael Hines, a former college athlete who wants to own his own athletic or physical therapy facility one day, is following the exercise and fitness management degree pathway.

  • Akbar Abduljalil
    Economics

    Motivated by the loss of a lake he had enjoyed as a child in his native Uzbekistan, economics major Akbar Abduljalil has taken on the role of president of the Student Society for Sustainability.

  • Emoni Baffour
    Management

    Studying abroad in London convinced business student Emoni Baffour 鈥18 to return to the UK for graduate school and pursue her passion for a career in the fashion industry.

  • Melisa Hussain
    English

    Melisa Hussain鈥檚 experience as a visibly Muslim teenager inspired her honors thesis.

  • Ashley Rose Rivera
    English-Creative Writing

    As student newspaper editor, Ashley Rivera helps other people tell stories.

  • Marcus Whitlow
    Public health (English minor)

    Marcus Whitlow began pursuing a health care degree after caring for his family.

  • Sarah Elizabeth McDermott
    History

    Sarah 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.

  • Douglas Correa Ospina
    Economics and Psychology

    Douglas Correa Ospina plans to combine his studies in psychology and economics to help immigrants and others from marginalized groups become more financially secure.

  • Kyle Mehan
    Nutritional Science

    Kyle Mehan began researching nutrition when trying to heal his own injuries. Now he promotes a plant-based diet.

  • Levon Markosyan
    Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Pharmaceutical sciences major Levon Markosyan gained operational experience as an intern at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Armenia.

  • Feriel Boudif
    Biological Sciences

    By her sophomore year, Feriel Boudif had secured two paid research assistant positions on campus.

  • Warren Wartman
    Liberal Arts (Theatre Arts and Economics)

    At 59, Warren Wartman is embracing a second act as a college student, trading his construction tools for textbooks to study theatre arts and economics at 小猪视频.

  • Jamie Aciukewicz
    Spanish

    Jamie Aciukewicz has used his affinity for the Spanish language to create experiences for himself both locally and abroad.

  • Collin Duffley
    Nuclear Engineering

    An elbow injury may have thrown the promising baseball career of Collin Duffley for a curve, but fortunately he still has his nuclear engineering career to fall back on.

  • Andrew Sciascia
    Political Science & Criminal Justice

    Andrew Sciascia鈥檚 studies in political science and homeland security are combining with his student newspaper experience to prepare him for a career as a political analyst.

  • Meghan Berking
    Chemistry

    Meghan Berking ran across the country to raise $7,500 for cancer research after losing her father to colon cancer.

  • Rigel Cappallo
    Physics

    Triple River Hawk Rigel Cappallo 鈥13, 鈥16, 鈥19 went from pianist to physicist.

  • Alana Smith
    Mechanical Engineering

    Alana Smith is studying mechanical engineering and is committed to building a more sustainable future.

  • Patrick McCallum
    Plastics Engineering

    Patrick McCallum got a leg up on his plastics engineering career with an internship at Wittmann Battenfeld, where he worked alongside the company's president, alum David Preusse '85.

  • William Boag
    Computer Science

    Computer 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.

  • Albert Farah
    Physics, Mathematics

    Albert Farah found multiple paid research experiences at 小猪视频.

  • Deepshikha Ananthaswamy
    Biological Sciences, Biotechnology Option

    Research experience and an internship solidified Deepshikha Ananthaswamy鈥檚 interest in biotechnology.

  • Imogen O鈥橞rien
    Mechanical Engineering

    Transfer student Imogen O鈥橞rien became a lead student researcher at 小猪视频's Baseball Research Center.

  • Matt Cherkerzian
    Criminal Justice

    Matt Cherkerzian is an EMT majoring in criminal justice who helps with research into decision-making by first responders.

  • Simone Peironnet
    Radiological Sciences and Protection

    Simone Peironnet secured a job with Boeing as a health physicist before graduating from 小猪视频.

  • Beatriz Martins
    Marketing and Management

    Honors business student and MLK award-winner Beatriz Martins has learned the value of resilience.

  • Nicole Karp
    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.

  • Andrew Whitcomb
    Marketing and Management

    Andrew Whitcomb is representing 75,000-plus UMass students on the state Board of Higher Education 鈥 while working as a digital marketing co-op at Keurig Dr. Pepper.

  • Owen  Hunter
    Computer Science

    Computer science skills come in handy for mushroom farmer Owen Hunter 鈥23.

  • Brigid Archibald
    English

    Brigid Archibald always wanted to be a superhero. Now the editor of the student newspaper, The Connector, she sees journalists as today鈥檚 heroes.

  • Anthony Blunt
    Digital Media & Business

    Anthony Blunt 鈥24, also known as rapper Ant Blunt, is balancing his passions for music, art, fashion and basketball while pursuing an MBA.

  • Julia Measmer
    Biomedical Engineering

    Julia Measmer鈥檚 experiments with spinach led to research with a professor.

  • Haris Mukanga
    Computer Science

    Haris Mukanga鈥檚 passion for computer science drew the praise of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.

  • David Rosario
    English

    David Rosario says his professors help him to stay focused and motivated.

  • Kavi Oeur
    Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing and Management Option

    Kavi Oeur decided to major in the pharmaceutical sciences, marketing and management option to pursue a more business-related job in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Tim  Murphy
    English Literature

    Tim Murphy says his experiences at 小猪视频 have increased his confidence along with his expertise.

  • Caroline Owusu
    Nursing

    Caroline Owusu lost an internship because of the COVID-19 pandemic 鈥 and found a passion for research.

  • Leonardo Giordano
    Liberal Arts

    Leonardo Giordano has twice interned for credit through a new program.

  • Mike Carpenter
    Accounting

    Mike Carpenter 鈥97 is busier than ever after retiring from a successful network security sales career.

  • Christina  Han
    Criminal Justice

    Christina 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.

  • Edward Morante
    English

    Edward Morante says his studies in education and English, and his participation in the DifferenceMaker program, are preparing him to teach children of all ages.

  • Shaila Bornstein
    Criminal Justice, Political Science

    A semester in Washington, D.C., interning with a nonprofit that trains women to run for political office galvanized Shaila Bornstein. As soon as she finishes at UML, she plans to return to Washington to gain political experience so she can run for president.

  • Nardine Faheem
    Mechanical Engineering

    Nardine Faheem is UML鈥檚 first recipient of a three-year, $75,000 Entegris scholarship for STEM students from underrepresented populations.

  • Joyce Vega
    Education

    Joyce Vega is grateful for all of the scholarships she was able to apply for through UML鈥檚 scholarship portal.

  • Jeremy Duford
    Nutritional Science

    A first-generation college student, Jeremy Duford was nervous about starting college. He says the River Hawk Scholars Academy was a tremendous support.

  • Sophie Combs
    History

    Sophie Combs knows her research is going somewhere: into the online Library of New England Immigration.

  • Jaelyn  Dones
    Computer Science

    Jaelyn Dones is slated to earn her bachelor鈥檚 degree after 2 1/2 years, and she鈥檚 already working a dream job related to her computer science major.

  • Jamie-Lyn Cavallon
    Meteorology

    Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.

  • Amanda Baptiste
    Exercise Physiology and Education

    Through leadership opportunities as a student-athlete, exercise physiology graduate Amanda Baptiste found her voice 鈥 and discovered her calling to become a high school biology teacher.

  • Sean Simonini
    Political Science, Biology

    From policy to research, Sean Simonini is making an impact.

  • Malcolm Schrafft
    Music and Theatre Arts

    Honors student Malcolm Schrafft studied his twin passions: music and theater.

  • Nicole Resendes
    Marketing and Management

    A social media marketing co-op at financial firm MFS taught Nicole Resendes what goes into running corporate accounts.

  • Lisa Degou
    Political Science & Mathematics

    As Student Government Association president, Lisa Degou meets with Chancellor Moloney every month to negotiate for student interests.

  • Rabia Haider
    Nutritional Sciences and Master of Public Health

    Knowing how cultural differences make an impact on health, Rabia Haider is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.

  • Fahad Alden
    Fahad Alden
    Digital Media

    Fahad Alden found his niche at 小猪视频 by joining student government.

  • Rachel Record
    Criminal Justice

    Honors student Rachel Record won a full scholarship to law school, thanks to the Legal Studies Program and research and practical experiences.

  • Julia James
    Musical Performance

    Emerging singer-songwriter Julia James is drawing national attention for her music and preparing to release her first album.

  • William Lefebvre
    Climate Change and Sustainability

    From attending COP28 in Dubai to joining the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy, William Lefebvre is learning that environmental science is also an art.

  • Erin McGuire
    Geoscience

    Erin McGuire has been able to ease into her new job as staff geologist at Nobis Group in Concord, N.H., while putting the finishing touches on her bachelor鈥檚 degree in environmental science with a geoscience option.

  • Hailey Appiah-Opoku
    Business (concentrations in management information systems and entrepreneurship)

    Hailey Appiah-Opoku came to 小猪视频 determined to build a future in tech and entrepreneurship, and she鈥檚 gained the tools, confidence and community to do just that.

  • Gabriella Monteiro
    Business Administration

    Gabriella Monteiro found her community and career direction at 小猪视频 after receiving a scholarship that made it possible for her to stay in school and pursue her dreams.

  • Erin Soulia
    Pharmaceutical Sciences, Minor in Business Administration

    Erin Soulia gained on-the-job experience at Morphic Therapeutic, a biopharmaceutical company that was recently acquired by Eli Lilly and Company.

  • Khadija Mir
    Business Administration

    By participating in the virtual UML Launch! Summer Program, Khadija Mir felt better prepared to begin college remotely during the pandemic.

  • Sydney Selby
    Criminal Justice and Security Studies

    From 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.

  • Jeongjae Han
    Computer Science

    Jeongjae Han halted his studies at UML to serve in the South Korean military. Now that he is back on campus, he is focusing on earning bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees.

  • Jeurys Santiago
    Business

    Jeurys Santiago credits his entrepreneurship classes and experiences with helping him launch his networking and marketing company, Minds With Purpose.

  • Jade Catlin
    Political Science

    Political science major and lacrosse player Jade Catlin is making her mark as the team鈥檚 leading scorer while preparing for a career as a criminal defense attorney.

  • Prabakar Adithya
    Accounting and Finance

    Prabakar Adithya鈥檚 early interest in finance developed into an appreciation for accounting and its impact on organizations.

  • Casey  McCauley
    Criminal Justice

    With family ties to the criminal justice field, Casey McCauley looks to forge her path to law school through the School of Criminology and Justice Studies.

  • Jacob Villeneuve
    Electrical Engineering

    Jacob Villeneuve was drawn to UML by its sound recording technology and Air Force ROTC programs.

  • Sopheak Mean
    Accounting & Finance

    The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell helped Manning School of Business student Sopheak Mean discover a path to college. Through his part-time work at the nonprofit organization, Mean is helping kids like himself from Lowell who may need guidance and mentorship.

  • Annie Cary
    Biological Sciences

    Annie Cary found herself wading through lakes in search of stickleback fish as part of her immunology research.

  • Justin Baez Peguero
    Business

    Justin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.

  • Danielle  Poublon
    Marketing & Management

    Just as she does in the high jump, junior business major Danielle Poublon reached new heights during her operations management co-op at Raytheon.

  • Coral  Gonzalez
    Nursing

    Coral 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.

  • Molly Tecce
    Plastics Engineering

    Plastics Engineering major Molly Tecce and partners from the 3D Club leapt into action to make PPE when the pandemic struck.

  • Scott Penfield
    Mechanical Engineering

    Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America 鈥 and hopes to add a fourth before long.

  • Colin Ormond
    Political Science

    Driven 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.

  • Shaymus Dunn
    Accounting

    Business student Shaymus Dunn got hands-on accounting experience 鈥 and an unexpected visit to the NASDAQ stock exchange 鈥 during his summer internship at EverQuote.

  • Medi Woldemichael
    International Business and Finance

    Medi Woldemichael plans to use her business degree to grow her family鈥檚 coffee export business in Ethiopia.

  • Debby Fernand
    Psychology, Sociology and Race and Ethnic Studies

    Debby Fernand says the River Hawk Scholars Academy has introduced her to friends and faculty mentors 鈥 and turned her into a leader herself.

  • Dannalee Watson
    Medical Laboratory Science

    Dannalee Watson loves working in hospital labs, where she analyzes patient samples for signs of disease. She says it鈥檚 like being a medical detective.

  • Alyssa Puglisi
    Chemical Engineering

    Alyssa Puglisi was awarded a three-year, $75,000 scholarship by Entegris, the second UML student to receive this support from the company.

  • Maylis Brito
    Finance

    Thanks to her co-op and internship experiences at Kronos, business administration major Maylis Brito has broadened her career options beyond her concentration in finance.

  • Hannah Casey
    Political Science

    Hannah 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.

  • Mathew D'Entremont
    Psychology

    The Moloney Student Fellowship Fund allowed Mathew D鈥橢ntremont to take an unpaid internship with a Lowell nonprofit.

  • Elinor Mayo
    Criminal Justice

    Elinor Mayo has lofty dreams, and Air Force ROTC is helping her find her way to the cockpit.

  • Sam Colby
    Mathematics

    Between the mathematics and UTeach programs, 小猪视频 was a perfect fit for aspiring math teacher Sam Colby.

  • Sofia Savoca
    Civil Engineering

    Sofia 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.

  • Campbell Tacey
    History

    Honors history major Campbell Tacey is a commuter student bent on enjoying the full college experience, from research to leading student clubs.

  • Michael Souza 鈥13, 鈥14
    Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

    Michael Souza 鈥13, 鈥14 is the go-to meteorologist at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

  • Kristina Boni
    Marketing & Entrepreneurship

    Transfer student Kristina Boni got her bearings in community college and is now reaching for the stars after an internship at NASA.

  • Jamie  Smorczewski
    History, Security Studies

    2021 Student Commencement Speaker Jamie Smorczewski knows what it means to persevere, over injury, health issues, the pandemic and life鈥檚 curveballs.

  • Kay Wojtowicz
    Mechanical Engineering

    Kay 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.

  • Ed Priest '82
    French, Music

    Ed Priest came to 小猪视频 to study French and music, which led to a career teaching French and Spanish 鈥 and joining a mariachi band in Mexico.

  • Rachel Jordan
    Economics

    Rachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to 小猪视频.

  • Ijebusonma Agundu
    Biology

    To pursue her dream of becoming a doctor, Sonma Agundu joined MAGIC, a program to help students from underrepresented groups succeed in health care careers.

  • Meilani Chen
    Public Health

    In and out of the classroom, Meilani Chen found support to pursue a future career in epidemiology.

  • Patrick Pang
    Exercise Physiology

    Patrick Pang knew he wanted hands-on experience conducting research. As a college freshman in the Immersive Scholar program, he conducted research on protective wear that helps prevent injuries.

  • Tan Nhat Huynh
    Marketing, International Business

    小猪视频 was love at first sight for business major Tan Nhat Nuynh, a native of Vietnam, who is making the most of his opportunities in and out of the classroom.

  • Sandi DeRuntz
    Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Art and Psychology

    Sandi DeRuntz invented ZipperBuddy, an aid for people with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary class and DifferenceMaker.

  • Rebecca Mendum
    Mathematics

    After earning two degrees at 小猪视频, Rebecca Mendum is continuing her education at Harvard University.

  • Shanice Kelly
    Physics and Mechanical Engineering

    Shanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.

  • Hayley Buonodono
    Marketing

    As a merchandising co-op for TJX in Framingham, senior business administration major Hayley Buonodono of Amesbury took a giant step toward her career goal of working as a buyer in the retail industry.

  • Rafal Thaher
    Management

    Rafal Thaher brings a unique international perspective to her coursework in the Manning School of Business. After fleeing war-torn Iraq with her family in 2005, she has spent the last two decades pursuing her passion for entrepreneurship.

  • Andreas Himariotis
    Exercise Science

    A scholarship introduced Andreas Himariotis to research 鈥 and a possible career as a sports researcher.

  • Keya Linton
    Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Transfer student Keya Linton gained valuable lab experience during a six-month paid co-op at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.

  • Emmy Misail
    English 鈥 Journalism and Professional Writing

    Emmy Misail won an Honors College creativity fellowship to draw comic strips under the guidance of an art professor.

  • Caroline DeSouza
    Biological Sciences, Economics

    A research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.

  • Janelle Christopher
    Education

    Janelle Christopher started studying at 小猪视频 at the same time as her mom, Lorraine.

  • Allyson Toppi
    Mechanical Engineering

    Allyson Toppi never thought she could work in robotics. An internship at Brooks Automation changed her mind 鈥 and turned into a full-time job.

  • Nisarg Jhaveri
    Business Administration

    Nisarg Jhaveri is learning all about global supply chain operations 鈥 and how to work remotely with colleagues in far-flung locations 鈥 in his summer internship with Dell Technologies.

  • Jared Socolow
    Psychology

    Jared Socolow turned his own struggles into a research project that he will present at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science.

  • Lana Bashir
    Liberal Arts

    Lana Bashir fell in love with 小猪视频 when she toured the campus.

  • Ginika Okoli
    Mathematics

    A data analytics summer internship at candy giant Mars Inc. gave Ginika Okoli a new perspective on her mathematics degree.

  • Isabella De Souza
    Nursing

    Isabella 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.

  • Sam Morgan
    Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

    Sam 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.

  • Thomas Warren
    Mechanical Engineering

    River Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.

  • Carla Gonzalez Hidalgo
    Business Administration

    Carla Gonzalez Hidalgo is a full-time student and her family鈥檚 sole support. Yet she finds time to volunteer for causes she believes in.

  • Franchesca Arias
    Sociology & Spanish

    Honors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.

  • Garima Jain
    Computer Science

    Garima Jain transferred from J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA in her hometown of Faridabad, India, to 小猪视频, where she has gained research and internship experiences.

  • Noah Mason
    Chemistry

    An introduction to research helped Noah Mason find his passion.

  • Abby Mastromonaco
    Plastics Engineering

    Abby Mastromonaco鈥檚 passion for sustainability led to a Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy fellowship and research experience in a plastics engineering lab.

  • Eric Roy
    Meteorology and Mathematics

    Eric Roy started doing meteorological research on campus the summer after his freshman year 鈥 and then won two research internships with government agencies.

  • Miranda Melo
    Nursing

    Miranda Melo feels well prepared for her nursing career. Her past clinical rotations included working at Lowell General Hospital, Winchester Hospital, Holy Family Hospital and the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England.

  • Stephanie Ceballos
    Biochemistry

    Whether studying abroad or conducting research, Stephanie Ceballos is making the most out of her 小猪视频 experience.

  • Cameron Famiglietti
    Marketing

    Drawn to UML by the DifferenceMaker program, business major Cameron Famiglietti is now paid to help market it.

  • Yeaharne Hout
    Business Administration

    As she begins her career at Fidelity, Yeaharne Hout sees how transformative her UML experience has been.

  • Brendon Aylaian
    Business Management

    Army Rangers veteran Brendon Aylaian is working as a financial specialist for the Air Force.

  • Nadia Eshun
    Political Science

    Political 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.

  • Thomas Baldwin
    History

    Thomas Baldwin is pursuing a history degree while planning a career in law.

  • Nicole Hayek
    Marketing

    Nicole Hayek came to the Manning School of Business to prepare for a career in marketing. Along the way, she's been able to fulfill her passion for music.

  • Jack Barron
    Business, Marketing

    Immersive Scholar Jack Barron is sharpening his marketing skills with the Office of the Provost.

  • Evelynn Cousey
    Environmental Science

    As co-president of the Society of Environmental Scientists student organization, Evelynn Cousey has developed leadership skills that she plans to take into a career in environmental policy and law.

  • Sophia Cavalcante
    Music Business

    As president of the student-run record label SevenSix, Sophia Cavalcante is preparing for a career managing recording artists.

  • Ainsley Skinner
    Biology

    Ainsley 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.

  • Andre Ragel
    Management

    Ever 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.

  • Celia Hoffman
    English

    Celia 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.

  • Halle Anderson
    Exercise Science

    A serious knee injury gave women鈥檚 soccer player Halle Anderson the chance to explore her artistic interests.

  • Jennifer Dossantos
    Business

    Honors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she鈥檚 inspired by her mom.

  • Mya Neary
    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.

  • Emmanuelle Oliveira
    Biological Sciences/Biotechnology

    Despite multiple roadblocks, biological sciences alum Emmanuelle Oliveira 鈥10, 鈥12 is on her way to becoming a doctor.

  • Erlande Fevrier
    Public Health

    Erlande Fevrier interned in the Office of Outreach and Prevention at Medford City Hall, helping people access health services.

  • Abby McNulty
    Accounting

    Through the Manning School鈥檚 Business and Entrepreneur Scholars in Training program, Abby McNulty developed a case study analysis of the Columbia Gas explosions.

  • Fahad Alden
    Digital Media and English (Theatre Arts concentration)

    Fahad Alden says college is about finding where your passions and skills align.

  • Kimani Brown
    Sociology

    Kimani Brown is doing research on racial equity and inclusion with a professor.

  • Brian Richard
    Biological Sciences

    Brian Richard sees the importance of diversity on campus.

  • Gifty Kessie
    Mechanical Engineering

    Gifty Kessie takes advantage of opportunities to learn and grow 鈥 and then turns around and offers a helping hand to others.

  • Meghan Dearing
    Business

    Marketing and management student Meghan Dearing is turning a yearlong internship with the UMass President鈥檚 Office into a launchpad for a career in communications and public relations.

  • Julia Marino
    Finance and Marketing

    Transfer business student Julia Marino discovered a passion for sales at UML.

  • Keri Hobbs Sibley
    Political Science

    Political science alum works on White House staff.

  • Yonnie Collins
    Exercise Science, Family Health Nurse Practitioner

    With her people-first approach, Yonnie Collins found success in her coursework and her extracurricular activities.

  • David Nguyen
    Nursing

    Nursing student David Nguyen learned how to provide hands-on care to COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.

  • Gabriela Boscaja
    Gabriela Boscaja
    Management and Finance

    Boscaja's choice to attend college close to home gave her the opportunity to travel across the globe, making connections that will serve her well after graduation.

  • Katrina Cruess
    Music Education

    Katrina Cruess 鈥12, 鈥15 has made a career of helping flutes sound sweet.

  • Michael Doane
    Chemical Engineering, Biology

    Honors student Michael Doane has won several prestigious fellowships and scholarships for his cancer-related and biofuel research. He says 小猪视频 does a great job of structuring both classes and learning experiences that build on one another.

  • Jennica Hamm
    Applied Biomedical Sciences

    Jennica Hamm was mentored and is now a mentor herself, helping first-year students get acclimated to campus and academic life.

  • Karina Provost
    Mathematical Sciences

    As one of three siblings in college, Karina Provost says her family appreciates financial awards, such as the Kennedy Family Merit Scholarship.

  • Charlie Levesque
    Chemistry

    In a sport where team chemistry is vital, UML hockey player Charlie Levesque brings the perspective of an actual chemistry major 鈥 one with the goal of one day becoming a chiropractor.

  • Kevin Harrington
    French

    Kevin Harrington鈥檚 love of the French language has translated into transformative academic research and a semester abroad in France.

  • Zander Lai
    Business

    Business major Zander Lai is building real-world skills at a co-op with Wayfair鈥檚 new B2B marketing team.

  • David Levenson
    Psychology

    David Levenson鈥檚 Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.

  • Greg Reimonn
    Plastics Engineering

    Greg Reimonn found a faculty mentor to help him research microplastics in waterways, thanks to an honors fellowship.

  • Valeria Saldana
    Public Health

    Valeria Saldana knew she had found a welcoming community from her first visit to campus.

  • Anthony Milisci
    Anthony Milisci
    Public Health, Political Science

    As a dual major in public health and political science, Anthony Milisci leads a student club that promotes organ donation, and he also serves on the Student Government Association.

  • Jack Sullivan
    Plastics Engineering

    Jack Sullivan is gaining hands-on experience through co-ops, research and teaching that is preparing him to design more sustainable solutions for the plastics industry.

  • Matt  Murphy
    Finance & Accounting

    Matt Murphy quit vaping after a two-year addiction. Now he speaks out against teen vaping every chance he gets.

  • Dejonai Willis
    Psychology, minors in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

    Dejonai Willis began her UML career in a support program for first-generation college students. Now she鈥檚 thriving.

  • Sabine Laurent
    Political Science and Criminal Justice

    Transfer student Sabine Laurent is double-majoring and serving as senior class president.

  • Khuyen Tran
    Nursing

    Khuyen Tran is pursuing a nursing degree after witnessing the care provided to her grandfather during his hospitalization.

  • David Todisco
    Political Science

    David Todisco says his political science classes, internships and experiences through UML's partnership with The Washington Center are helping him forge a political career.

  • Sean Patterson
    Sound Recording Technology

    For this sound recording technology grad, it鈥檚 all between the ears.

  • Duc Vu
    Chemistry, UTeach

    Duc Vu discovered his ability to teach in high school, so he signed up for the UTeach program in STEM education.

  • Suhani Karki
    Applied Biomedical Sciences

    Suhani Karki has taken advantage of all that UML offers, from study abroad and student clubs to research.

  • Dana Ibrahim
    Peace and Conflict Studies & Political Science

    Dana 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.

  • Nicholas Benjamin
    Biology

    Biology major Nicholas Benjamin has a penchant for keeping things healthy and safe 鈥 whether it鈥檚 people or animals.

  • Tariq Brathwaite
    English

    Tariq Brathwaite鈥檚 superpowers 鈥 creativity and work ethic 鈥 have already taken him farther than he dreamed possible.

  • Stephanie Guglielmo
    Mathematics

    Honors student Stephanie Guglielmo is all about studying abroad.

  • Mickyas Yihdego
    Electrical Engineering

    Mickyas Yihdego, an electrical engineering major originally from Ethiopia, helps the Lowell Housing Authority digitize its blueprints archive through his work-study job at O鈥橪eary Library.

  • Lauren Brushingham
    Finance

    Laura Brushingam, a finance student and member of 小猪视频 field hockey team, landed a summer internship with Krispy Kreme, where she helped the company prepare for its IPO and presented her work to senior leadership.

  • Dennis Patel
    Finance

    By constantly building his network, Dennis Patel 鈥19 鈥20 made the most of his undergraduate and graduate education 鈥 and landed a global supply chain analyst co-op job at Lockheed Martin.

  • EJ Judge
    Applied Biomedical Sciences, Master of Public Health

    EJ Judge received his Master of Public Health degree during the pandemic, which provided real-world opportunities to learn what epidemiology is all about.

  • Urdilinya Smith
    Art

    Urdilinya Smith helped paint the new mural on South Campus.

  • Francesca Kamwa
    Radiological Health Physics

    Francesca Kamwa 鈥21 nearly dropped out when her father died. Thanks to support from UML faculty, she鈥檚 now applying to medical schools.

  • Rupal Trivedi
    Computer Science, MBA

    Software engineer Rupal Trivedi returned to her college roots when the time came to get an MBA.

  • Laura Cabrera
    Bachelor of Liberal Arts

    Laura Cabrera's studies in philosophy and psychology have given her great personal insight - and the confidence to pursue a creative career in music, art and dance.

  • Shirley Adubofour
    Political Science

    Shirley Adubofour is putting her studies in political science and race and ethnic studies into practice as a student representative on UML鈥檚 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.

  • Kieran Scofidio
    Business (Marketing and Management)

    Kieran Scofidio discovered a passion for travel and international business at 小猪视频.

  • Christopher Simmans
    Electrical Engineering

    Christopher Simmans took a winding path from Texas to Massachusetts, but the move led him to find his calling in electrical engineering at 小猪视频.

  • Maddie Gear
    Marketing

    Maddie Gear鈥檚 favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.

  • Jonah Burnham
    Business

    Despite personal loss and a pandemic, Jonah Burnham completes his business degree.

  • Daniel Barros
    Economics

    Daniel Barros thought the law might be a good way to help people. His classes in legal studies confirmed it.

  • Josh Santana
    Music Education, Community Music

    Josh Santana鈥檚 passion for community music grew from the 小猪视频 String Project.

  • Nicholas  Abourizk
    Theatre Arts

    Nick Abourizk started college with plans to pursue a biology degree 鈥 but he couldn鈥檛 deny his passion for acting. An Oprah Winfrey Scholarship affirmed his decision to switch his major to Theatre Arts.

  • Maxwell Dumerant
    Mechanical Engineering

    Mechanical engineering grad Maxwell Dumerant, who was activated by the Mass. National Guard to assist with the state鈥檚 pandemic response during his senior year, landed a job at General Dynamics Electric Boat.

  • Melissa DiPano
    Psychology & Spanish

    A class in cognitive psychology inspired Melissa DiPano to do research with two professors and aim for a Ph.D.

  • Declan Burke
    Education

    Declan Burke struggled in school as a child. Now he plans to become a special education teacher.

  • Brynne Santos
    Music Business

    As a music business major, Brynne Santos performs in four ensembles while also learning about marketing, management and licensing.

  • Angel Molekunnel
    Business

    A born extrovert, business major Angel Molekunnel is seizing every opportunity that she can at UML.

  • Gianna Geraci
    Accounting and Marketing

    Gianna Geraci 鈥23 was destined to study accounting at 小猪视频.

  • Neyder Fernandez
    Political Science

    First-gen student Neyder Fernandez is president of the Student Government Association.

  • Nicholas Salerno
    Marketing and Management

    Nicholas Salerno came to UML for a business degree, but an architectural studies minor allowed him to broaden his horizons.

  • Matt Zablocki
    Business Administration

    Laid off from his job, Matt Zablocki used the setback as an opportunity to return to 小猪视频 and complete his undergraduate degree in business administration.

  • Karam Alafandi
    Karam Alafandi
    History, Pre-med

    Karam Alafandi is studying history on his way to becoming a doctor.

  • Kelly Michael Skelton
    Marketing & Management

    Business student Kelly Michael Skelton plans to earn his undergraduate and MBA degrees in just four years 鈥 and with zero debt 鈥 while juggling multiple jobs and extracurricular activities.

  • Shannon Gray
    Shannon Gray
    Public Health

    Shannon Gray started earning her master's degree in Public Health with a focus on epidemiology as an undergraduate. Her internship with the Uxbridge Board of Health broadened her exposure to the role public health professionals play and strengthened her skills.

  • Andre DiFilippo
    Marketing & Management

    After making his mark at UML as Student Government Association president, Manning School of Business senior Andre DiFilippo is excited to get started on a sales career.

  • Kadeem Davis
    Finance

    Kadeem Davis stepped out of his comfort zone to start the Black Student Union. He鈥檚 learned a lot about leadership and building an organization鈥攁nd about the diverse interests of black students on campus.

  • Ellen Panetto
    Medical Laboratory Science

    Ellen Panetto was always interested in anatomy and how the body works, but wasn't sure exactly what area she wanted to work in. Her clinical rotation experiences led to her decision to pursue a career as a pathologists' assistant.

  • Sabrina Pedersen
    Biological Sciences

    With the nonprofit Braver Angels, alumna Sabrina Pedersen 鈥17 is working to depolarize American politics.

  • Emily Makrez
    Psychology

    Emily Makrez 鈥07, 鈥09 turned her passion for farming, fermenting and foraging into her own business.

  • Cassia Fontes
    Radiological Sciences and Protection

    Double River Hawk Cassia Fontes鈥 work with the Radiation Safety Office has set her apart in the job market.

  • Josh Barosin
    Mechanical Engineering

    Josh Barosin helped to relaunch the Rocketry Club, leading its growth and spearheading fundraising efforts that expanded the team鈥檚 budget and impact.

  • Grace Chin
    Computer Science

    Great classes and research experience, a professional co-op and a cybersecurity competition are preparing Grace Chin for professional success.

  • Heer Patel
    Accounting, Finance

    A staff accountant internship at Novogradac confirmed business major Heer Patel鈥檚 interest in auditing.

  • Rachel Sullivan
    Music Education

    Music studies major Rachel Sullivan discovered more than a way to earn money through her campus job with Transportation Services. She also found a genuine camaraderie that has enriched her college experience.

  • Abby Cooper
    Criminal Justice

    Student trustee Abby Cooper is a lifelong advocate.

  • Cleidir Mendes
    Finance

    A series of mentors helped Cleidir Mendes thrive at UML 鈥 and land a job at Fidelity Investments.

  • Alejandro Lopez
    Economics

    The Model U.N. program and a semester interning and learning in Washington, D.C., helped Alejandro Lopez put economic and political theory into practice - and paved the way for a successful career.

  • Ryan Descheneaux
    Education

    Ryan Descheneaux was inspired to teach by his uncle.

  • Sid Iyer
    Plastics Engineering

    Sid Iyer has taken advantage of internships, research opportunities, the DifferenceMaker program and more to pursue his goal: a career in biomedical research and development.

  • Stacey Nwachukwu
    Public Health

    Stacey Nwachukwu is helping communities and influencing policy at the Statehouse.

  • Bradley Sherwood
    History

    Bradley Sherwood explains history to school children and adults at the Tsongas Industrial History Center, an educational partnership between the university and Lowell National Historical Park.

  • Matthew Clancy
    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.

  • Fidel Castro
    Computer Engineering

    Honors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.

  • Haley LaFreniere
    Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy

    Motivated to help patients regain strength to live their best possible lives, Haley LaFreniere was inspired early on by her mom to pursue a health-related field.

  • Pratibha Gautam
    Economics

    Pratibha Gautam鈥檚 job at a medical device incubator inspired her to pursue a career in health economics.

  • Jessica Dossantos
    Nursing

    Jessica Dossantos chose 小猪视频 for its patient simulation labs 鈥 and because her twin sister liked the university, too.

  • Joe Mendes
    Biology

    Honors pre-med biology major Joe Mendes has taken a leading role with UML Emergency Medical Services.

  • Varsha Perkins
    Education

    Varsha Perkins loves both her teaching and honors classes.

  • Davood Dashti
    International Business

    Davood Dashti鈥檚 love of photography helped him transition from home in Iran to college life in the United States. Now, the Manning School of Business student is focused on a professional photography career.

  • Nick Jarek
    Digital Media

    A summer co-op job with the DifferenceMaker program gave Nick Jarek a wider lens on his future career.

  • Augustin Cruz
    Exercise Science

    Augustin Cruz came to 小猪视频 for its exercise science program and the wealth of research opportunities for undergraduates.

  • Mike McCone
    Analytics and Operations Management

    Mike McCone parlayed a co-op job and internship at TJX Companies into a full-time allocation analyst position with the Fortune 100 retailer.

  • Darlene Steffen '76
    Accounting

    University Alumni Award recipient Darlene Steffen 鈥76 helped endow a scholarship for first-gen business students.

  • Aya Oulal
    Environmental Science

    Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Aya Oulal was able to study abroad in Spain, attend COP28 in Dubai and become a resident advisor.

  • Giulia Rabbito
    Economics

    Giulia Rabbito came to 小猪视频 for soccer and a business education 鈥 and then fell in love with economics.

  • Rena McFall
    Political Science

    Rena McFall led student organizations and gained national and international experience in Washington, D.C., preparing for a future career in international law.

  • Daphne Shakira Naut
    Political Science & Philosophy

    Honors 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.

  • Tiana Robinson
    Civil Engineering

    Tiana Robinson is working on a research collaboration with the city of Lowell to help inspect and monitor the city鈥檚 aging infrastructure.

  • Carley Bennet
    Criminal Justice

    Carley Bennet looks to capitalize on her Washington Center internship experience as she pursues a career in homeland security.

  • Alexis Day
    Radiological Sciences and Protection

    Alexis Day 鈥17, 鈥19, a senior health physicist at Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital, followed in the footsteps of her grandmother Terry LaFrance 鈥90.

  • Jonathan Aguilar
    Mechanical Engineering

    Jonathan Aguilar 鈥21 started a 3D printing company as an undergrad that he now runs at the Haverhill Innovation Hub.

  • Emily Lara
    Business Administration

    Manning School of Business grad Emily Lara 鈥20 has been California dreamin鈥 for some time. Now her dream is coming true.

  • Madison Fusco
    Biological Sciences

    Madison Fusco is helping to make a difference in people鈥檚 lives through her biotechnology co-op at Wave Life Sciences.

  • Thavaleak Prum
    Applied Biomedical Sciences

    Thavaleak Prum came to UML to pursue her dream of transforming people鈥檚 lives through research.

  • Nazeli Acosta
    Physics

    Nazeli Acosta won a State Department Scholarship to study rural health care in the Dominican Republic.

  • Emily Crespo
    English & Music Composition

    Emily Crespo came to UML for its affordability 鈥 and for the River Hawk Scholars Academy, now a supportive community for first-year, first-generation college students.

  • Abdullah Abou Mahmoud
    Computer Science

    An internship with Microsoft turned into a full-time job offer for computer science major Abdullah Abou Mahmoud.

  • Daniel Howell
    Public Health

    Daniel Howell spent several years addressing the opioid epidemic in Lowell. Now, he鈥檚 working on a pandemic: COVID-19.

  • Evan  Yu
    Plastics Engineering

    Evan Yu didn鈥檛 know much about plastics engineering coming into college. He graduates with a deep appreciation for its role in helping the planet.

  • Emily Sayler
    Economics

    Emily Sayler made the most of her two years at 小猪视频.

  • Sean Flaherty
    Finance

    After a life-changing health scare, Sean Flaherty recommitted himself to academics. He graduated from the Manning School of Business with a perfect 4.0 GPA and landed his 鈥渄ream job鈥 at a water sustainability company in New York.

  • Mateo Rull Garza
    Biology

    Mateo Rull Garza immersed himself in research 鈥 and published in a leading scientific journal.

  • David Levine
    Accounting

    A lost internship during the pandemic led David Levine to a promising career path at accounting firm LGA.

  • Marbella Leal
    Nursing

    An Honors College student fellowship gave Marbella Leal a chance to work with at-risk students and do research with a professor.

  • Teerth Patel
    Mechanical Engineering

    Teerth Patel had to pinch himself after landing a manufacturing engineering internship at Tesla 鈥 just after his internship at Procter & Gamble.

  • Rory Luddy
    History

    Internships on and off campus gave Rory Luddy museum experience.

  • Eleanora Peters
    Education

    Eleanora Peters fell in love with teaching at the Boston Museum of Science.

  • Ashley  Ventrillo
    Public Health

    Majoring in Public Health helped Ashley Ventrillo turn her passion for women's rights into a career.