Feature Stories 2025

Mechanical engineering major Alexis Medeiros '25
Alexis Medeiros '25: A real engineer

Mechanical engineering major and first-generation college student Alexis Medeiros discovered a love for research and a community of women in STEM at UMassD.

CCB scholarship student, event coordinator for BSU, HASU
Mardochee Dominique ’27 shines brighter than ever with scholarship support

With donor generosity empowering her every step forward, Dominique breaks down barriers to build the future she’s always envisioned at UMass Dartmouth.

Crime and justice studies/philosophy student Aaliyah Encarnacion '25
Aaliyah Encarnacion '25: Advocating for justice and empathy

Crime and justice studies and philosophy dual major begins her path towards becoming a defense attorney through internships and on-campus advocacy

Electrical engineering, robotics student
Leandro Neves ’25: Wired for success at UMass Dartmouth

Scholarships are the key that unlocked Neves' potential, empowering him to pursue his passion for robotics and pave the way for his future in electrical engineering.

Olivia DeSimone '25 in the library
Olivia DeSimone '27: Founders' Scholarship, Year One

2023 Founders' Scholarship recipient finds her place at UMassD as she navigates her first year as a health administration student in the Honors College

CNHS student portrait
Jacqueline Molina ’25: Scholarships expand horizons at UMassD and beyond

How scholarships and determination are helping a first-generation nursing student pursue her dream of becoming a compassionate healthcare leader

SMAST PhD Research Assistant
Donor support keeps Drake Ssempijja, PhD ’28 hooked on sustainability

With support from UMass Dartmouth and scholarships, Ssempijja leads research to bolster sustainability efforts in inland fisheries and support local fishing communities.

Electrical and computer engineering student Isaiah Ortiz portrait
Isaiah Ortiz '26: Engineering a future in deep-sea robotics

Electrical and computer engineering student working toward a future in autonomous underwater vehicles and deep-sea robotics.

Adwita Saxena in front of the first-year dorms
Adwita Saxena '25: Building foundations and creating community

International student double majoring in finance and economics finds a cultural community on campus and gains professional experience at her “Big Four” accounting internships

Students from Marketing photoshoot
UMass Dartmouth student organizations achieve the extraordinary with donor support

The power of philanthropy expands horizons & opens doors to lifelong success for Corsairs

CAS alumna, Law student, scholarship recipient
Adrianna Pacheco '22, JD '25: A "UMass lifer" through and through

Scholarship support turned the tide for this current Law student, giving her the resources needed to succeed.

Tam Carter '24, '26
Tam Carter '24, MA '26: Systems of support

First-generation professional writing and communication student gains specialized experience through his graduate assistantship and teaching fellowship

Mechanical Engineering student James Bonnell in the lab with Prof. Hangjian Ling
James Bonnell '25: Career-ready

Through research, internships, and campus clubs, Bonnell is gaining valuable industry experience and building a strong foundation for a future in the defense sector.

Diego Marroquin and Ashley Street, biology alumni enrolled at UMass Chan
Pair of pre-med alums begin medical school at UMass Chan

Recent biology grads accepted to two dozen medical schools; thrive in first semester at UMass Chan