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.

Tracy Kasale, MBA '19

Tracy Kasale '18, MBA '19: lifelong connections

An international student from Zambia, Tracy earned both her BA in economics and her MBA at UMassD.

Robert Najlis in front of my painting: Cascading Lines of Sympathetic Vibrations, Home in a Home

Robert Najlis, MFA '19, receives Fulbright scholarship award

To study Chinese painting and calligraphy at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou.

Nicolas Maloof '19: internship in Washington, D.C.

Hands-on experiences at the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department complemented Nick's career goals.

Chemistry/biochemistry major Duyen Pham '19 in the lab.

Duyen Pham '19: research in inorganic chemistry

Honors student combines her passion for chemistry with her goal of becoming a doctor.

Tyler Varda, SGA president

Tyler Varda '19: Student Advocate

Representing the student body & shaping students into leaders

Silavong Phimmasone '19 - Student Trustee - 2018 - 2019 - Charlton College of Business

Silavong Phimmasone '19: Student Trustee

Facilitating change & empowering others

Jennifer Osafo '20 - Admissions Corsair Rep

Jennifer Osafo '20: Corsair Rep

Sharing her enthusiasm for UMassD with prospective students

Jacob Moreira '19 - Corsairs Soccer - Corsair Rep

Jacob Moreira '19: marketing & graphic design

Dual major for career versatility

Kirsten Harnden - Admissions Corsair Rep

Kirsten Harnden '19: internships to gain real-world experience

The three-sport athlete is a bioengineering major and holds a job on campus.

Bioengineering major Kayla Loycano '19 working in lab

Kayla Loycano ’19 hangs up her soccer cleats for career in medicine

Bioengineering major has excelled on the field and in the classroom

Rachel Bellantoni, Charlton College of Business, student ambassador

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.

Michaella Lesieur '18: Passion, internships, and experience

Michaella Lesieur used her mom as the source of her passion and inspiration.