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.

Logan Cabral '22: The UMassD community

Logan, a physics major who transferred from Bristol Community College, talks about UMassD's nurturing community, faculty mentorship, & peer-to-peer academic support.

Busola Awobode '22, English major and Philosophy minor

Busola Awobode '22: Seizing opportunities

Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences

Jacob Athamni ’22: Medical detective plans to work in infectious disease control

Medical Laboratory Science major will work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after graduation

Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success

Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.

Guy Caseneuve '22: Inventing his future

An academically rich program, a strong sense of community, & affordability led Guy to apply to UMassD as a first step toward building his dream career in the field of computer science.

Christopher Gravelle '22: Why he chose UMassD

The electrical and computer engineering major talks about how his professors, mentors, & peers helped him find a strong sense of community.

Stephanie Teixeira ’22: Nursing major and student leader

First-generation college student has excelled in academics and leadership and is grateful for the "village" of supporters who played a role in her success