Feature stories
Pair of pre-med alums begin medical school at UMass Chan
Recent biology grads accepted to two dozen medical schools; thrive in first semester at UMass Chan
James Pace ’09: Forever a Corsair
From student leader to thriving professional, Pace discusses how UMass Dartmouth influenced his journey to success & his decision to join the Alumni Association.
Naomi Mwangi ’25: Scholarships nurture dreams
First-generation psychology student uses scholarships as stepping stones on her path to making a difference in youth mental health.
Shawn Koohy '24: Opportunities in research
Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career
McCord Murray '24: The science of math
Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential
Zoi Burns '24: DEI is her "heart and soul"
Political science major advances senior leadership pipeline at their Pine Street Inn Internship
The Torch
News for students, by students, keeps campus informed
Katrina Velle '12: Paying it back
Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants
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.
Alejandra PonceLopez '24: Bringing compassion to medicine
Inspired by her undergraduate research, Honors psychology major and first-generation college student hopes to earn a medical and PhD degree