Feature Stories
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Buoyed by their nursing degrees, ABSN graduates look forward to caring for others
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Recent Charlton College of Business grad thrives in ever-changing environments
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Nursing student reflects on her clinical experiences
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Research topics range from the effects of Covid-19 on nurses, recruitment, and nursing education to various healthcare and student-related topics
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Laboratory Labrador plays an important role spreading joy on campus.
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Osama, who recently earned his PhD, talks about the value of pursuing the industrial and systems engineering concentration as part of the College of Engineering's engineering and applied science program.
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Psychology scholar served as associate and interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and has been a faculty member for nearly 30 years
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Between two majors, eight clubs, and six jobs and internships, Narcisse Kunda has made the most of his college experience.
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Senior biology major Diego Marroquin is a catalyst for economic, social, and cultural transformation by volunteering his time, experiences, knowledge, and passion to communities that need it most.
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Senior Computer Science Major Sergeant Alexander Thibedeau discusses changing career paths, life at UMassD, and helping other veterans feel welcome on campus
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Suemy Moreira joins Engineering Student Support & Services team as an advisor for undergraduate students.
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National awards include Most Outstanding Student Senate, Most Outstanding Professor for Professor Dwight Duncan, and Most Outstanding Student for Raven Francomano, JD ‘22
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A complete art education with a university experience made UMassD the place to be for Marcus.
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Social justice and advocacy guides Amanda’s personal and professional journey
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David says conducting research as a PhD student prepared him to succeed and advance in his chosen field.
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Josue discusses how faculty mentorship and novel research opportunities inspired his academic path.
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Unique “ramp-up” program involved more than 400 College of Nursing & Health Sciences students in workshops, team activities, and "wingman" experience
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Aubrey talks about SMAST’s cooperative research opportunities & how the Professional Science Master’s program prepares students for career advancement.
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CNHS students trained to provide first aid at community events
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Law school’s enrollment and academic stature are the highest in its history following a record number of applications
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UMass Law welcomes new assistant director of legal career services and two legal skills professors
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Cassie talks about how SMAST's professional science master’s degree program helped her gain the knowledge and experience necessary to assist regulators in the management of fisheries.
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A solid engineering skillset helped Bisbano build a career at EHR leader Meditech
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Alexander Moulton shares why he chose to pursue his computer science degree at UMassD's College of Engineering.
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Award named in honor of (Ret.) MA Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland
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Students extolled for completing their legal education during an uncertain and unprecedented era
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Alumni mentors help students and new professionals navigate careers
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Lauren, a local project manager in civil engineering, says earning her degree from UMassD was key in her success.
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Joshua talks about the value of supplementing coursework with research projects.
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The recent grad talks about her experience as a transfer student, the success of the CVPA’s flourishing Interior Architecture + Design Program, & making Metropolis Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Design Students in North America.”
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Elio, a transfer student from Lebanon, shares why he chose UMass Dartmouth over other universities and his experience as an intern.
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Biology major and Honors College student is earning her BS/MAT degree in biology while doing research in population genetics, microbiology, and marine fisheries
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First-generation college student and Honors Nursing major has conducted numerous research projects with plans for a career in neonatal care
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Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.
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Plans a future career in criminal law and will join the Miami State Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor
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Dylan, a Townsend, MA native, talks about the value of student organizations, gaining practical experience through faculty mentorship, & UMassD’s supportive community.
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Interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey and will work as an assistant attorney general in MA
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Inspired to reignite her career after moving to the US from South Korea, Sung finds the ideal balance between managing family life, pursuing an MFA, & promoting her career as a textile artist.
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Honors College student and double major in Nursing and Sociology & Anthropology immigrated from East Africa and plans a career in public health
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Artist Valleri Rami talks about the CVPA’s rigorous MFA program & developing her confidence through leadership roles.
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Achieved accolades in academics and in campus leadership roles and plans to specialize in special populations/pediatrics
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Networking & pursuing professional development + leadership opportunities helped prepare Cachelle for her full-time position as a project/program management analyst at Dell EMC.
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Networking, leadership roles, & the supportive UMassD community helped Osamah define his career endeavors.
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Melanie, a computer engineering major, says real-world experience, collaborative research projects, & extracurricular activities prepared her for her full-time position as an analyst with Dell EMC.
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Blending community service work, networking, and exposure to big business is part of Larain’s strategy for inventing her future as an entrepreneur.
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Abderahmane Naidjate '21, who graduates next month with his BS in Computer Engineering, talks about how UMassD has fostered his career path and helped him segue into a full-time position as a project/program manager at Dell EMC.
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Psychology major Catherine Pope creates a resource manual for survivors of domestic violence that demonstrates new APEX research experience developed by the Honors College
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An awe-inspiring glimpse of nature led James to create "Interspectral," a CVPA senior capstone project in which audiences of all ages can interactively explore the color spectrum.
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Brianna talks about working on data-driven research projects, serving as a student director in the Honors College, & landing a full-time position as a business systems analyst at a startup company.
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William, a physics major, talks about having a well-rounded academic experience due to his involvement in collaborative research projects & student organizations.
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Stephen, a civil engineering major and captain of the UMassD football team, talks about the cohesive college community, developing his leadership skills, & landing the internship that helped him define his career path.
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Devin talks about understanding the balance between leading and following as he prepares to enter the real world.
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Undergraduate and DNP students win first-place awards for their research projects
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Emily Dillan and Jennifer White will intern with state legislators and learn to create policy
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Alexander, a UMassD veterans assistant and former senator for the Student Government Association, discusses the importance and benefits of embracing leadership opportunities.
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A Study into Quantum Scattering with a Hard Sphere Potential
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Finite Difference Application to 1-D Schroedinger Equation
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Computation of Black Hole Quasi‐Normal Ringing by the “Shooting” Method
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Demonstrating the Causation of Gravity for Subliminal Velocities
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Discovering the Frederick Douglass Unity House opens opportunities
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Brooke talks about the value of her experiences & the return on her investment as a PhD student at SMAST.
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Micheline Labrie talks about her love for the ocean, protecting the ecosystem, & her rich academic experience as a PhD student and research assistant at the School for Marine Science & Technology.
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PhD candidate Robert Wildermuth, talks about his interests in conservation, experiences as a student at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology, & his plans for the future.
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UMass Law’s flexible day and evening/weekend programs enable many students to attend law school
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Art + Design: Interior Architecture + Design
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April 8 event to focus on scholarship and excellence in nursing practice and leadership
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First-generation graduate now advocates for students as a higher education professional
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Sculpture Program Window Installations at the Star Store Campus
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Members of the UMassD community raised over $35,000 in 60 days to support hundreds of students with emergency needs brought about by COVID-19.
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Supporting service programs at UMassD results in positive change for the community and opportunities for students to acquire the skills they need to lead the way forward
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Alumni find meaningful ways to give back through scholarships
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UMassD leads research collaborations with fishing industry leaders enhance the region’s marine economy
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Graduates of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences—including the newest nurses from the Class of 2020—were among the health care professionals who answered the call to care for patients fighting COVID-19.
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She receives her white coat in the traditional ceremony for sophomores, marking the beginning of her clinical training
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A personal account of realizing the importance of his academic experience
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Law students participate in virtual 2021 event to continue supporting mission of justice for all
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Students and faculty featured on NBC 10 News
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Bucci leveraged his experience in brand marketing and retail search management to help his customers navigate Amazon Marketplace
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Perry joins the world's best researchers at a Harvard Medical School lab