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.

Jacob Aaronson '18: Bioengineering
As a bioengineer, Jacob aims to help better the lives of others, while challenging himself.
Charlton College of Business student ambassador Sarah Riecke
Sarah Riecke '18: Leader and ambassador
Sarah, a management information systems major and student ambassador, is founder of the Big Data Club at UMassD.
Nicole Hernandez '18
Nicole Hernandez '18: Student Leader
Coursework and leadership involvement transition into real-world business experiences for Nicole Hernandez.
Samantha Reid posing in the library
Samantha Reid '18: Student Trustee
Samantha Reid '18 advances toward her career goals through leadership on- and off-campus.
Rashelle Noncent
Crime and justice major finds her way
As her four-year journey at UMass Dartmouth comes to an end, crime and justice major Rashelle Noncent ’18 has proven that hard work pays off.
Mariah Tarentino sitting in front of a fountain
Mariah Tarentino ‘18: Art History major
Mariah Tarentino demonstrates how interspersing art and politics can help raise awareness.
Mary McBridge
Mary McBride: Editor-in-chief of the UMass Law Review
Near the top of her cohort, Mary McBride, JD candidate '18, has successfully balanced courses, internships, and leadership positions.
Student playing hockey
Brandon Berkley '18: Corsairs Hockey & Business Management
Through athletics and internships, Brandon has developed the discipline that will translate into a successful business career.
Deborah Dele-Oni in research lab
Deborah Dele-Oni: Research in immunology
Deborah Dele-Oni '18 conducted research during her internships at UMass Medical and Brown University.
BS in Mechanical Engineering - Semirah Dolan '18 outside eBay sign
Semirah Dolan '18: Internship at eBay
Semirah Dolan '18 views her software engineering internship in Silicon Valley as a priceless opportunity.
Amanda Prescott
Amanda Prescott '18: pursuing a career in reliability engineering
Physics major forges her own applied physics track.
Tianna Edwards '18: Internships with a focus on medical research
Tianna shared her experiences and advice at an Internship Showcase sponsored by the Career Development Center