Commencement Spotlights
Much of the class of 2024 began their college career remotely during the height of a global pandemic. But unprecedented times created adaptive, resilient, and tenacious students, who found ways to make the most out of their college experiences.
By studying abroad, founding student clubs and organizations, advancing to graduate school, and opening a new Esports lab, the class of 2024 has embodied UMass Dartmouth's mission to serve as an intellectual catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation.
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Tracy Kasale '18, MBA '19: lifelong connections
An international student from Zambia, Tracy earned both her BA in economics and her MBA at UMassD.
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Robert Najlis, MFA '19, receives Fulbright scholarship award
To study Chinese painting and calligraphy at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou.
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Nicolas Maloof '19: internship in Washington, D.C.
Hands-on experiences at the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department complemented Nick's career goals.
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Duyen Pham '19: research in inorganic chemistry
Honors student combines her passion for chemistry with her goal of becoming a doctor.
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Tyler Varda '19: Student Advocate
Representing the student body & shaping students into leaders
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Silavong Phimmasone '19: Student Trustee
Facilitating change & empowering others
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Jennifer Osafo '20: Corsair Rep
Sharing her enthusiasm for UMassD with prospective students
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Jacob Moreira '19: marketing & graphic design
Dual major for career versatility
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Kirsten Harnden '19: internships to gain real-world experience
The three-sport athlete is a bioengineering major and holds a job on campus.
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Kayla Loycano ’19 hangs up her soccer cleats for career in medicine
Bioengineering major has excelled on the field and in the classroom
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Rachel Bellantoni '19: Raytheon intern
Rachel, a marketing and management student at the Charlton College of Business, talks about how faculty mentorship and an internship in the defense industry led her to discover her passion and land her dream job.
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Michaella Lesieur '18: Passion, internships, and experience
Michaella Lesieur used her mom as the source of her passion and inspiration.