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

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 '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

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.