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.

Student Percy Williams standing outside on UMassD campus

Percy Mason Williams '24: A sense of belonging

Computer science major reflects on his UMassD experience, including an internship at technology company Honeywell

Honors Psychology major

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

Jeevan Araveti pictured in front of a Bloomberg Terminal in the Charlton Technology Center

Jeevan Teja Araveti '24: Master of finance

Quantitative finance MS student makes the most of investment in education

Nicole Kach '24 Senior Political Science major

Nicole Kach '24: Advocating for others

Political science major finds academic and professional passion by getting involved on campus

Biology major and Sustainability minor

Anna Balkus '24: Studying the mental health impact of our environment

Soccer captain and Honors College biology major aims for a career in environmental conservation

UMassD senior and UMass Law 1L Nathan Upchurch stands in front of the

Nathan Upchurch '24, '26: 3+3 with UMass Law

UMassD senior & UMass Law 1L fast-tracks his way to a career in public service

Mechanical engineering student Gabriella Monico in front of the library steps

Gabriella Monico '24: Rewriting the rules

Mechanical engineering major carves out a career path combining her talents and interests.

Kamryn Kobel in front of the amphitheater.

Kamryn Kobel '24: Prepared for anything

English major builds diverse résumé in English literature and communication

Pushkar Bhatia '24 pictured on the campus quad

Pushkar Bhatia '24: A global citizen

Junior healthcare services administration student returns from study abroad in Germany

Bronwyn Pearson

Bronwyn Pearson '24: Music education

Junior music major and incumbent pep band president gains real-world experience studying her passion

Junior accounting and finance dual major and lacrosse defender Widline Thomas

Widline Thomas '24: Busy season

Double major, student-athlete, and campus leader succeeds on and off the field

Stephannie Marie Vallee pictures in the amphitheater.

Stephannie Marie Vallee '24: Pathway to success

Animation and game arts major with illustration and graphic design minors finds faculty support in career plan shift