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.

Shayne Velho, Senior Chemistry major from Westport, MA
Shayne Velho '23: Unlimited possibilities
Senior chemistry major gains valuable experience as undergraduate research assistant
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Gamaliel Daffeed Janvier '23: Internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers led to job offer
Honors College graduate and Chancellor’s List scholar hopes to create more opportunities in his native Haiti
Evan Grant, senior graphic design major
Evan Grant '23: Using creativity to solve problems
Senior graphic design major develops experience in the classroom, research, and the field
Nic Higgins, MBA student at UMass Dartmouth
Nic Higgins '21, '23: Helping others for a living
MBA student finds his passion for connecting job seekers to careers
Daniela Tishchenko '23, Interior Architecture & Design major, sits on the stairs of the Claire T. Carney Library
Daniela Tishchenko '23: Invaluable experience
Senior interior architecture and design major boasts extensive internship, service-learning, and club experience
Paige Riley '23, nursing major and Spanish minor, sits on the stairs of the Claire T. Carney Library
Paige Riley '23: Twice the opportunities
Nursing major complements her healthcare skillset with a minor in Spanish
Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library
Efe Oboh-Idahosa '23: Interning for the U.S. Senate
Political science major completes highly coveted internship in M.A. Senator Elizabeth Warren's office
Mekhi Geter '22, Crime and Justice Studies Major
Mekhi Geter '22: Soldier-student-athlete
Senior crime and justice studies major, National Guard soldier, and two-time captain of the UMassD football team
Sal Balkus
Salvador Balkus '22: A data-driven mindset
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship recipient discusses gaining the computational skills and independent scholarly thinking necessary to excel in his field of choice.
Logan Ward '22, senior illustration major
Logan Ward '22: Finding support
Senior illustration major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
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Katelyn Fisher, JD '22: At the intersection of law and science
Lead Editor for UMass Law Review and intern at the MA Supreme Judicial Court plans a career in health law
Carissa Keung
Carissa Keung ’22: Committed to service
As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.