Dream big and work hard. That's the River Hawk way. UMass Lowell students pursue their passion for learning in the classroom and beyond. They are each unique but are united in their drive to make a difference. Here are some of their stories.
-
Psychology, Autism StudiesHonors student Edina Hirt faced hurdles from learning English to battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma while working toward her degree. Still, she won an award for her dedication to community service.
-
Exercise ScienceAugustin Cruz came to UMass Lowell for its exercise science program and the wealth of research opportunities for undergraduates.
-
Meteorology and Atmospheric ScienceMichael Souza ’13, ’14 is the go-to meteorologist at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
-
Political Science & MathematicsAs Student Government Association president, Lisa Degou meets with Chancellor Moloney every month to negotiate for student interests.
-
AccountingAs 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.
-
Medical Laboratory ScienceEllen 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.
-
Liberal ArtsWith an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.
-
Electrical EngineeringElectrical engineering major Arielle Joasil discovered a gold mine of opportunities at UML, including a co-op at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a fellowship at the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and a research assistant role at UML’s Center for Advanced Computation and Telecommunications.