Feature Stories

Through perseverance & support from the UMassD community, Sharan not only found professional success but also returned to give back as a proud Alumni Association member.

Cameron had little doubt about joining the UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association, inspired by the scholarship that helped her find success & ignited her desire to give back.

Recent biology grads accepted to two dozen medical schools; thrive in first semester at UMass Chan

Starting as a student, Castillo’s relationship with UMass Dartmouth grew to include his role as an admissions counselor & his contributions as a member of the Alumni Association.

From student leader to thriving professional, Pace discusses how UMass Dartmouth influenced his journey to success & his decision to join the Alumni Association.

From a young surfer in Brazil to an international oceanographer, SMAST alumnus lands professorship.

Fall River native opens doors for his career with an MBA from UMassD

Alumni of the UMass Dartmouth women’s basketball program share the impactful experiences and unforgettable memories that transformed their lives.

Building more equitable care for individuals with disabilities

Beyond being the CFO at Vineyard Offshore, Wallace is a husband, father, and friend with a profound connection to his alma mater that only keeps getting stronger.

The Babbitt Family established a scholarship for current students in memory of his mother & father, who served on the Board of Trustees during UMass Dartmouth’s early days as SMTI.

When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way.

Former UMass Dartmouth Student Trustee and 2019 Commencement speaker “embraced the suck” to jumpstart his career and climb up the Citizens Bank food chain.

Trailblazer in nursing workforce development

After Reynolds graduated from UMass Dartmouth with her father in 1982, she maintains a special connection to their alma mater with her extensive philanthropic history.

After Cupid’s arrow struck these Corsairs as scholars, the Jadottes remain connected to the UMass Dartmouth and UMass Law communities through their philanthropic giving.

The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association established a current use scholarship for hard-working College Now students set to graduate this spring.

It was love at first ledger when Nunes began her career in the mid-1980s. Now, she instills that same love for accounting in current UMassD students with her philanthropy.

Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants

UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center.

Suzanne Rodrigues establishes a lasting legacy for her sister with a planned gift to UMass Dartmouth.

A unique program for first-year College of Nursing and Health Sciences students pushes them to embrace their new identities as future medical professionals

A $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant bolsters cybersecurity program, readying students to become leaders in this cutting-edge field.

Mechanical engineering alumni establish scholarship honoring their influential professor.

Scholars and researchers at the School for Marine Science and Technology contribute to creating a sustainable seafood supply while supporting the development of renewable energy.

From Ghana to UMass Dartmouth’s Ring Road, Sarah Adjei traveled across the world to attend college with the support of scholarship donors.

The largest investment in UMass Dartmouth’s history will prepare the Arts & Sciences building to serve students for the future

Now a second-year student at UMass Chan Medical School, Moore’s interests in the immunology of cancer and related research adventures stemmed from his time at UMassD.

Even as her life’s priorities shifted, Wang’s human resources management degree gave her a particular set of adaptive skills that allowed her to succeed, from consulting to higher education.

Known affectionately on social media as the Shark Doctor, O’Connell ceaselessly searches for ways to conserve marine wildlife and protect oceanic species from extinction, specifically sharks.

As the first in her family to attend college, Torres seized leadership opportunities at UMass Dartmouth that transformed her into the professional leader she was destined to be.

Cordasco, a New Jersey native and prominent engineering leader at Kimley-Horn, learned critical life lessons in and out of the classroom as a UMass Dartmouth student-athlete.

After beating Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Crociati’s art degree from UMass Dartmouth pushed him to get creative when he opened Sour Not Sorry, Massachusetts’ first sour brewery, in Plymouth.

Western Massachusetts native Cruz always dreamt of making a real difference one day and discovered her calling to serve others in adventures at UMassD & beyond.

First-generation college student Filipe Pereira, PhD '23, was recently awarded the prestigious President's Postdoctoral Fellowship at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (UCSD).

After three decades, the boundary between student-athlete and alum is blurred for these Corsairs with hearts that continue to bleed blue and gold.

Bettencourt’s fruitful academic experiences at UMass Dartmouth turned her life-long passion into a dream career and shaped her into the medical professional she is today.

With an affinity for the written word, Lorello couldn’t keep her creativity confined in a box and returned to UMass Dartmouth to finally unleash it.

Renowned illustrator Rousseau left UMass Dartmouth feeling more prepared than ever to face an evolving arts industry.

From printmaking to art program management, Rosado remains inspired by her strong UMassD roots that taught her the true meaning of community.

After a 35-year career in financial services, de Silva shares his guiding principles in his book, "Taking Stock"

Pre-Health Postbaccalaureate Certificate alum enters PA school ready for career change

Fred Lebow ’67 leaves a legacy for College of Engineering students inspired by his passion for learning

At Tripp Athletic Center, there’s a powerful laboratory of education, community, and physical performance, where UMass Dartmouth’s student-athletes develop the skills to become not just accomplished runners, basketball players, or football players, but high-performing citizens.

A focus on what’s needed to ensure student success powered a recent climb by the Charlton College of Business on the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of Best Undergraduate Business Programs

The newly renovated Arc of Justice Atrium at UMass Dartmouth's School of Law honors Chancellor Emerita Jean MacCormack, the late Margaret “MarDee” Xifaras, MBA ’78, and all those who worked to create an excellent, inclusive, and affordable public law school.

Kyle Furtado ’23 is a student, a scholar, a teacher, an advisor, a technology coordinator, a web designer, and a software engineer intern. In a word, he is ambitious.

When Mike Joyce’s team at PrimaLoft, Inc. needed a way to test its new biodegradable, recycled insulation and fabric, he knew just where to turn—UMass Dartmouth, his alma mater and an institution that has been on the cutting edge of textile technology since 1895.

Veteran, entrepreneur, and Charlton College of Business alum teaches dogs to positively impact human lives

With a strong foundation in studio arts acquired at UMassD, Tao turned her passion into a career as a self-represented artist.

Psychology BA, MA, and Master of Teaching student earns three degrees in her forties

The Corsair Network develops mentorships between alumni and students

Alumni and defense industry professional join forces to support female science and engineering students

Two-time UMassD alum Charlemya Erasme is off to an impactful, moral, and successful start to her career.

Former Biology major now plays critical role surveilling Covid-19 and its impact on public health

Joyce, CEO of PrimaLoft, Inc., sparked the creation of a biodegradability testing lab at UMassD to study the breakdown of microplastics

A complete art education with a university experience made UMassD the place to be for Marcus.

Social justice and advocacy guides Amanda’s personal and professional journey

Cassie talks about how SMAST's professional science master’s degree program helped her gain the knowledge and experience necessary to assist regulators in the management of fisheries.

A solid engineering skillset helped Bisbano build a career at EHR leader Meditech

Alumni mentors help students and new professionals navigate careers

Lauren, a local project manager in civil engineering, says earning her degree from UMassD was key in her success.

Networking, leadership roles, & the supportive UMassD community helped Osamah define his career endeavors.

First-generation graduate now advocates for students as a higher education professional

A personal account of realizing the importance of his academic experience

Bucci leveraged his experience in brand marketing and retail search management to help his customers navigate Amazon Marketplace

Hannah, who earned her degree in Art History, talks about CVPA’s supportive community of professors, academic excellence, and career preparation.

Marc's legacy as an instructor, friend, and artist remains alive.

The generosity of several donors brings the rich history of the Portuguese to life at UMass Dartmouth

“We will continue to support UMassD and the values it has taught us."

Recipient of UMass Law Public Interest Law Fellowship and Thurgood Marshall Award for Social Justice

Worcester native connects success to her UMassD experience

Engineering foundation led to a career in cutting-edge fiber optic technology

“Supporting UMassD is something we should be really proud to be able to do.”

Swain School of Design Alumni Scholarship Fund supports CVPA sophomores

Dr. Tom Mulvey and Caitlin Egan ’20

Meshkat, a Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD student at MIT, collaborates with UMassD professors to develop app designed to help fight the effects of climate change.

John Freeman ’58 and Sakiynah Howard ’20

World traveler, high stakes negotiator, known as a trailblazing executive and clairvoyant marketer, Debbie Gustafson, BSME '85, has packed a wide range of experience into a stellar career.