Feature Stories
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Starting as a student, Castillo’s relationship with UMass Dartmouth grew to include his role as an admissions counselor & his contributions as a member of the Alumni Association.
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From student leader to thriving professional, Pace discusses how UMass Dartmouth influenced his journey to success & his decision to join the Alumni Association.
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Bioengineering major and first-gen college student selected for NSF-REU in her first year at UMassD.
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From a young surfer in Brazil to an international oceanographer, SMAST alumnus lands professorship.
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Charlton College of Business Dean sees a treasure trove of opportunities for UMassD students
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Fall River native opens doors for his career with an MBA from UMassD
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Alumni of the UMass Dartmouth women’s basketball program share the impactful experiences and unforgettable memories that transformed their lives.
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First-generation psychology student uses scholarships as stepping stones on her path to making a difference in youth mental health.
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Building more equitable care for individuals with disabilities
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Artist turned engineer develops new solutions in marine acoustics
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Bioengineering student and women's field hockey captain Maggie McCafferty found a supportive community of athletes and women in STEM at UMass Dartmouth.
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The class of 2028 includes students who graduated at the top of their high school class. Here's what they hope to achieve over the next four years.
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Beyond being the CFO at Vineyard Offshore, Wallace is a husband, father, and friend with a profound connection to his alma mater that only keeps getting stronger.
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The Babbitt Family established a scholarship for current students in memory of his mother & father, who served on the Board of Trustees during UMass Dartmouth’s early days as SMTI.
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When her dreams of becoming a nurse felt out of reach, Lai’s education at UMass Dartmouth was supported by scholarships, inspiring her to give back to current students in the same way.
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Former UMass Dartmouth Student Trustee and 2019 Commencement speaker “embraced the suck” to jumpstart his career and climb up the Citizens Bank food chain.
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Practical experiences at UMass Law prepared military veteran for his new role in criminal prosecution
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Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences
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Medical laboratory science major is prepared for work at one of the nation's top children's hospitals before applying to medical school
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Internship in offshore wind industry and work in sustainability led to job with Energy New England
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Trailblazer in nursing workforce development
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Mathematics major builds prolific undergraduate research career
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Part-time law student is grateful for the support of the UMass Law community as he commuted from Martha's Vineyard
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UMassD experiences developed a future leader
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PhD student and 100-ton captain Jessica Kittel is using climate data to better understand fish stocks
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Builds a new community more than 1,000 miles from home
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From robotics to biodegradable plastics, Jackie Ramirez is graduating early with a wealth of experience in the lab.
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College Now alum and first-generation college student finds out what he's capable of at UMassD
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Honors nursing major's research exposes healthcare disparities in the U.S.
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Junior interior architecture and design major hopes to make home country more accessible
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After making a career change, Gruneberg says law is "what I was meant to do"
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After Reynolds graduated from UMass Dartmouth with her father in 1982, she maintains a special connection to their alma mater with her extensive philanthropic history.
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Civil and environmental engineering student says experience as a lobsterman inspired his interest in environmental resources.
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Public Interest Law Fellow strives to Pursue Justice
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Data science and math dual-major unlocks his potential
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STEMming While Black secretary is set to graduate with a job offer from Dell Technologies
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Professor and chairperson of Medical Laboratory Science demonstrates unwavering faith in countless generations of Corsairs that have relied on his leadership and guidance.
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Electrical and computer engineering student says curiosity is what makes him an engineer
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A team player, he plans to become an operating room nurse
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In memory of her mom, Honors bioengineering major hopes her research will contribute to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer
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After Cupid’s arrow struck these Corsairs as scholars, the Jadottes remain connected to the UMass Dartmouth and UMass Law communities through their philanthropic giving.
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The UMass Dartmouth Alumni Association established a current use scholarship for hard-working College Now students set to graduate this spring.
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Political science major advances senior leadership pipeline at their Pine Street Inn Internship
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It was love at first ledger when Nunes began her career in the mid-1980s. Now, she instills that same love for accounting in current UMassD students with her philanthropy.
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Third-generation Corsair is the 5th member of her family to attend UMass Dartmouth
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Three engineering students share their experiences studying abroad
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News for students, by students, keeps campus informed
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Engineering/SMAST professor Daniel MacDonald and PhD student Agata Piffer Braga share their research and their perspectives from both sides of mentorship
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Biology alumna hired as assistant professor, returns to UMassD with multiple six-figure research grants
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UMass Dartmouth debuts new Veterans' Resource Center.
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Suzanne Rodrigues establishes a lasting legacy for her sister with a planned gift to UMass Dartmouth.
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A unique program for first-year College of Nursing and Health Sciences students pushes them to embrace their new identities as future medical professionals
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A $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant bolsters cybersecurity program, readying students to become leaders in this cutting-edge field.
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Mechanical engineering alumni establish scholarship honoring their influential professor.
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Scholars and researchers at the School for Marine Science and Technology contribute to creating a sustainable seafood supply while supporting the development of renewable energy.
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From Ghana to UMass Dartmouth’s Ring Road, Sarah Adjei traveled across the world to attend college with the support of scholarship donors.
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The largest investment in UMass Dartmouth’s history will prepare the Arts & Sciences building to serve students for the future
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Scott does whatever she can to help students succeed, including investing in their potentials and financially supporting their endeavors with philanthropic giving.
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Management student builds experience toward dream job
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Arts majors study Japanese manga and anime for art history requirement
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Working at a camp for children and teens with diabetes impacted her career goals
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Students develop friendships across campus and gain leadership skills
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Electrical engineer and entrepreneur is the first undergraduate SMART Scholar at UMassD
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Now a second-year student at UMass Chan Medical School, Moore’s interests in the immunology of cancer and related research adventures stemmed from his time at UMassD.
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Computer science major reflects on his UMassD experience, including an internship at technology company Honeywell
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First-generation international honors student-athlete uses talents and passions to make a difference
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Drawing major explores the anatomy of friendship in his work for the 2024 Senior Exhibition