Feature Stories
Mary Louise Nunes ’83 and her pillars of philanthropy
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.
Katrina Velle '12: Paying it back
Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants
Donors help create a community space for military-affiliated students
UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center.
Honoring a sister, friend, and caregiver
Suzanne Rodrigues establishes a lasting legacy for her sister with a planned gift to UMass Dartmouth.
UMassD's first-year MLS and nursing scholars take a "S.T.E.P. Up"
A unique program for first-year College of Nursing and Health Sciences students pushes them to embrace their new identities as future medical professionals
Prepared to protect your business
A $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant bolsters cybersecurity program, readying students to become leaders in this cutting-edge field.
New scholarship preserves the values of retired Chancellor Professor Ron DiPippo
Mechanical engineering alumni establish scholarship honoring their influential professor.
Making an impact on global sustainability
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.
Empowering Sarah Adjei '26: Scholarships pave the way for global education access
From Ghana to UMass Dartmouth’s Ring Road, Sarah Adjei traveled across the world to attend college with the support of scholarship donors.
Restoring a modern learning hub
The largest investment in UMass Dartmouth’s history will prepare the Arts & Sciences building to serve students for the future
Haim Gal Moore ’18: From studying biology at UMassD to medicine at UMass Chan
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.
UMassD’s Rita Wang ’09 makes family her priority as a versatile professional
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.