Feature stories

Rohan Kirlew is a crime and justice studies major from Falmouth, MA
Rohan Kirlew '22: Opening my eyes

Senior crime and justice studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences
Psychology major
Christopher McGuire '22: Honors College psychology major will pursue doctorate in clinical psychology

McGuire has interned with Samaritans SouthCoast in suicide prevention and will graduate with a pre-professional certificate in mental health
Kiki Bekkum '22, Psychology major from Hana, Hawaii
Kiki Bekkum '22: Helping others

Senior psychology and health and society dual-major and aging and health minor from Hana, Hawaii
Kayle Williams in the Galápagos Islands
Kayle Williams '22: A biology major's dream

Senior biology major and sustainability minor with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution
Charlemya Erasme B.S. '18, M.S. '20
Charlemya Erasme BS '18, MS '20: Asking Questions

Two-time UMassD alum Charlemya Erasme is off to an impactful, moral, and successful start to her career.
Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library
Honors College student creates campus program that advocates for others

Efe Oboh-Idahosa ‘23 is majoring in political science with a pre-law concentration, minoring in black studies, and plans to attend law school
Charlens Beneche (Biology, '18)
Charlens Beneche '18: From Dartmouth to the Department of Public Health

Former Biology major now plays critical role surveilling Covid-19 and its impact on public health
Diego Marroquin portrait
Diego Marroquin '21: A resource to his community

Senior biology major Diego Marroquin is a catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation by volunteering his time, experiences, knowledge, and passion to communities that need it most.
Amanda Kuffoh
Amanda Kuffoh ’20: Doing the right thing

Social justice and advocacy guides Amanda’s personal and professional journey
Class of 2021 Biology and Honors College
Commencement Spotlight: Alana McGraw '21

Biology major and Honors College student is earning her BS/MAT degree in biology while doing research in population genetics, microbiology, and marine fisheries

Honors, CNHS/Sociology/Anthropology double major
Commencement Spotlight: Helen Teklehaimanot

Honors College student and double major in Nursing and Sociology & Anthropology immigrated from East Africa and plans a career in public health
Psychology major, Honors College student
Commencement Spotlight: Catherine Pope '21

Psychology major Catherine Pope creates a resource manual for survivors of domestic violence that demonstrates new APEX research experience developed by the Honors College