Feature Stories
![Junior accounting and finance dual major and lacrosse defender Widline Thomas](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/charlton/thomas-widline-IMG_9762-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Double major, student-athlete, and campus leader succeeds on and off the field
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Students in the Community Development Clinic gain practical experience through their client interactions with “innovators and changemakers”
![Nursing students holding candles before Pinning Ceremony](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-nursing/undergraduate-programs/UMD-2022-NURSES-PINNING-CEREMONY-002-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
In Pinning Ceremony, graduates celebrate the completion of their nursing degrees
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Honors College graduate and Chancellor’s List scholar hopes to create more opportunities in his native Haiti
![Students perform in the Pep Band at a 2022 Football game](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/athletics/221015-UMD-BG-WEEKEND-DAY-TWO-298-(1)-1-850X566.jpg?text=fallback320)
Students start, run pep band for campus events
![Students and faculty standing in front of a waterfall](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-nursing/undergraduate-programs/Bridging-the-Atlantic---UMassD-group-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
A new group begins planning for the 2023 exchange that will focus on the impact of the global food crisis
![Evan Grant, senior graphic design major](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/2022/evangrant_feature_headshot-1-850X478.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior graphic design major develops experience in the classroom, research, and the field
![Law student standing up at graduation ceremony](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/school-of-law/alumni/UMD-LAW-COMMENCEMENT2022-145-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
She is one of only two MA law students to receive the Adams Pro Bono Publico Award during the National Celebration of Pro Bono
![Nic Higgins, MBA student at UMass Dartmouth](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/charlton/spotlights/higgins-IMG_9278-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
MBA student finds his passion for connecting job seekers to careers
![First graduates of the Global Health minor in the nursing lab](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-nursing/undergraduate-programs/global-health-minor-850X480-(1)-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
First graduates of the program—open to all majors—reflect on their valuable and unexpected learning opportunities
![Presented to Ayyappan Rajesh at DEFCON](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/cybersecurity-center/cyber-director-coin-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Computer engineering major exposed security vulnerabilities in vehicles at Car Hacking Village presentation attended by senior U.S. government officials
![Daniela Tishchenko '23, Interior Architecture & Design major, sits on the stairs of the Claire T. Carney Library](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/2022/230403-17-DANIELA-TISHCHENKO-01-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior interior architecture and design major boasts extensive internship, service-learning, and club experience
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Students attended workshops, completed their CPR training, and participated in team events
![UMass Law Assistant Professor Roni Amit (left) and Professor Hillary Farber and law students Isabel Gonzalez and Carolina Eschavarria visited Joint Base Cape Cod to assist migrants.](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/school-of-law/news/umass-law-cape-cod-1.png?text=fallback320)
UMass Law joined local and state agencies in a quick, coordinated response to help those in need
![Alanna Levy and Natalie Peters, JD](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/school-of-law/students/2022-CAP-Fellows-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Interns work on MA housing crisis, legislation and public policy, and access to higher education for those with intellectual disabilities
![Paige Riley '23, nursing major and Spanish minor, sits on the stairs of the Claire T. Carney Library](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/2023/10-PAIGE-RILEY-01-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Nursing major complements her healthcare skillset with a minor in Spanish
![Sandy McConnell with her dog Homer](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/charlton/spotlights/UMD-CONVOCATION-2022-156-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Veteran, entrepreneur, and Charlton College of Business alum teaches dogs to positively impact human lives
![Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/2023/230427-07-EFE-OBOH-IDAHOSA-02-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Political science major completes highly coveted internship in M.A. Senator Elizabeth Warren's office
![PhD alumna and nursing dean at Curry College](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-nursing/graduate/Dr-McMahon-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Following in her footsteps, son Ryan began his PhD studies in nursing at UMass Dartmouth this fall
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Class is the strongest in the school’s history based on GPAs and LSAT scores
![Assistant Professor of Law](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/school-of-law/additional-images/prof-chaudhry-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Erica Sylvia '15, JD ‘17 returns to UMass Law as assistant director of bar success
![Map of Europe where seven UMassD students studied abroad in the summer of 2022](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/study-abroad/study-abroad-2022-1.png?text=fallback320)
Seven students recount their experiences in Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain
![Mekhi Geter '22, Crime and Justice Studies Major](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-arts-amp-sciences/crime-amp-justice-studies/IMG_7525-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior crime and justice studies major, National Guard soldier, and two-time captain of the UMassD football team
![Deidre Tao](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/alumni/alumni-features/tao-header-1-845X450.png?text=fallback320)
With a strong foundation in studio arts acquired at UMassD, Tao turned her passion into a career as a self-represented artist.
![Marc Conforto and Emily Dillan '23 outside court](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/school-of-law/academics/clinical-programs/human-rights/Marc-Conforto-and-Emily-Dillan-pic1-(1)-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
UMass law students work with underrepresented groups while gaining practical experience
![Stephanie Chenard '19, '20, '22](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-arts-amp-sciences/cas-images/chenard-stephanie-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
Psychology BA, MA, and Master of Teaching student earns three degrees in her forties
![Collecting specimens on rocks](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/honors/images/honors-apex-project-biology-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Professor Michael Sheriff leads student research projects that provide early evidence linking risk-induced trait responses to species’ survival during predator exposure
![Jack Sullivan](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/jack-sullivan-1-850X637.jpg?text=fallback320)
Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
![Sal Balkus](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/Balkus-2-1-850X566.jpg?text=fallback320)
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](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/2022/logan-ward-commencement-spotlight-22-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior illustration major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
![UMass Law](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/school-of-law/students/profies/Katelyn-Fisher-UMass-Law-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Lead Editor for UMass Law Review and intern at the MA Supreme Judicial Court plans a career in health law
![Carissa Keung](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/carissa-keung-1-850X566.jpg?text=fallback320)
As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.
![Logan Cabral](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/Logan-Cabral-2-1-850X566.jpg?text=fallback320)
Logan, a physics major who transferred from Bristol Community College, talks about UMassD's nurturing community, faculty mentorship, & peer-to-peer academic support.
![Antz Lee Francois](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/Antz-Lee-Francois-1-850X566.jpg?text=fallback320)
Engaging in research activities, pursuing leadership roles, & gaining real-world experience are just a few of the ways Francois chose to set the course for his career path.
![Busola Awobode '22, English major and Philosophy minor](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-arts-amp-sciences/cas-images/IMG_7624-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences
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Medical Laboratory Science major will work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after graduation
![Isabella Di Bona](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220414-06-UMD-PORTRAITS-DAY-TWO-92-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.
![Guy Caseneuve](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220414-07-UMD-PORTRAITS-DAY-TWO-98-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
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](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220414-03-UMD-PORTRAITS-DAY-TWO-42-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
The electrical and computer engineering major talks about how his professors, mentors, & peers helped him find a strong sense of community.
![Elizabeth Blom](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220413-UMD-PORTRAIT-SIX-13-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Elizabeth talks about why UMassD is the right choice for her, how she decided on her majors, & what she loves most about her educational experience.
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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
![Rohan Kirlew is a crime and justice studies major from Falmouth, MA](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-arts-amp-sciences/cas-images/kirlew-rohan-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior crime and justice studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences
![Psychology major](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/honors/images/christopher-mcguire-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
McGuire has interned with Samaritans SouthCoast in suicide prevention and will graduate with a pre-professional certificate in mental health
![Commencement story, nursing major](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/honors/images/Chelsey-Silva1-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
A six-year member of the MA Air National Guard, nursing major Chelsey Silva plans to work as a travel nurse
![Kiki Bekkum '22, Psychology major from Hana, Hawaii](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-arts-amp-sciences/cas-images/IMG_7610-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior psychology and health and society dual-major and aging and health minor from Hana, Hawaii
![Mary Roberts, Class of 2022, Photography Major](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-visual-and-performing-arts/hero-images/roberts-mary-001-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior photography major and art history minor from Springfield, MA
![Neeharika Verma](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/smast/images/Neeharika-Verma-1-850X637.jpg?text=fallback320)
Neeharika talks about the value of her research and leadership experiences as a marine science graduate student.
![O'Dwyer and his unit in the Irish Naval Reserve](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/2022/IMG-20220319-WA0008-1-850X412.jpg?text=fallback320)
Seán O’Dwyer ’23, Irish Naval Reservist and University of Limerick (Ireland) student studying abroad at UMassD, discusses his time here in the United States.
![ErsenS Joseph](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220413-UMD-PORTRAIT-TWO-31-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Ersen'S discusses working on research at SMAST, interning with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, & coiling his mechanical engineering background with marine science as part of his career trajectory.
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On active duty with the U.S. Navy, Hospital Corpsman First Class Mark Gregg '22 will be commissioned in the Navy Nurse Corps upon graduation
![Breana Thibodeaux](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220414-UMD-ENGINEERING-DAY-TWO-221-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
A senior capstone project led Breana to discover her interest in conducting research for the treatment of cancer.
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Senior marketing major in the Charlton College of Business
![Rylee Gant](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220413-UMD-PORTRAIT-SEVEN-15-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Rylee, an electrical engineering major, lands a position with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
![Michaela Arruda '22, Art and Design Major](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/2022/arruda-michaela-headshot-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior art and design major and art history minor with a concentration in graphic design
![Evans Kussi](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/220413-UMD-PORTRAIT-ONE-31-850X480-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Evans, a civil engineering major, talks about how developing leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills helped to prepare him for career success.
![Kayle Williams in the Galápagos Islands](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-arts-amp-sciences/cas-images/williams-kayle-01-850X480-1-850X480.jpg?text=fallback320)
Senior biology major and sustainability minor with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution
![Jack McDonald](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/Jack-McDonald-1-1-850X661.jpg?text=fallback320)
The option to study physics, pursue sports, & commute to campus makes UMassD Jack's ideal choice.
![Stephanie DeCarvalho](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/college-of-engineering/news/Stephanie-DeCarvalho-1-850X637.jpg?text=fallback320)
A faculty-guided research project led Stephanie, a mechanical engineering major, to an MA Space Grant through MIT and invitations to participate in academic conferences.
![College Now students](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/giving/philanthropy-report/cc21-web-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Annual day of giving makes a direct impact on UMassD students, programs, athletic teams, and more
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Nancy Holt’s multimedia art comes alive at UMassD
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The Corsair Network develops mentorships between alumni and students
![Recipients of the Women in Defense scholarship](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/giving/philanthropy-report/wid-web-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Alumni and defense industry professional join forces to support female science and engineering students
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Saheedat, a computer science major, shares how networking and leadership roles have helped her flourish academically as well as professionally.
![Chris Norton '22](https://pxl-umassdedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/320x500/filters:quality(80)/prod01/production-cdn-pxl/media/umassdartmouth/features/ChrisPhoto_crop-1.jpg?text=fallback320)
Coast Guard veteran Chris Norton '24 discusses his military service, transition, and time here at UMassD.
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MLS major Javier Villanueva III '25 trades his Navy uniform for a white coat.
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Former administrator at the Providence Performing Arts Center hopes to help immigrants live the American Dream
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Students will add clinical training to their classroom education as they learn to care for patients in a healtcare setting
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Alexa, a bioengineering major, shares how participating in extracurricular activities has prepared her for a bright future.
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Two-time UMassD alum Charlemya Erasme is off to an impactful, moral, and successful start to her career.
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Senior Management Information Systems major and captain of the men’s basketball team.
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McKenzie Ferrari is one of 60 students selected nationwide to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research "Posters on the Hill" event in April.
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Raena discusses how participating in leadership activities has enhanced her public speaking skills.
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Efe Oboh-Idahosa ‘23 is majoring in political science with a pre-law concentration, minoring in black studies, and plans to attend law school
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As an electrical and computer engineering major, Abigail worked alongside her faculty mentor in the research lab where she demonstrated that dolphin-inspired algorithms are faster on average than other common search algorithms when searching for difficult to detect objects.
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Senior marketing major, management minor, class president, track and field captain, and student-employee is well-prepared for life after graduation
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The “Track Rookie of the Year “shares how serving as captain of the UMassD Cross Country and Track teams helped her realize she can accomplish any goal or dream, despite the global pandemic.
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Sarah talks about the "aha! moment" that led her to discover her passion in the male-dominated field of mechanical engineering & the role models who’ve mentored her during her time as a student at UMass Dartmouth.
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Equal Justice Coalition recognizes the exceptional participation of the law school as UMass Law participates for the seventh year
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Mike Coute talks about how earning an undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a master’s degree at the School for Marine Science & Technology has prepared him to succeed in New England's burgeoning field of offshore wind development.
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Matt's game for visually impaired individuals highlights a novel approach to accessibility in game development
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Former Biology major now plays critical role surveilling Covid-19 and its impact on public health
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Senior management major gained income, credit, and experience in his real estate internship
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Joyce, CEO of PrimaLoft, Inc., sparked the creation of a biodegradability testing lab at UMassD to study the breakdown of microplastics