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Talia DAmbruoso
Talia D'Ambruoso '17: bioengineering to improve lives
Well-rounded: Talia D'Ambruoso '17 combined her studies in bioengineering with women's soccer, study abroad, and two internships.
Etienne Niyonsaba - Share The Dream Senior Speaker
Etienne Niyonsaba '17: journey to education & achievement
From school days in a refugee camp to the pursuit of a degree in accounting, education has been a constant for Etienne Niyonsaba '17.
elizabeth cross working in a bio lab
Elizabeth Cross '17 is planning a career as a pediatric surgeon
A research internship at Yale and her studies in biology at UMassD have prepared Elizabeth for the challenges of medical school.
Alex Siddall - internship in Washington, DC
Alex Siddall '17: Washington internship
An internship at the State Department and a semester abroad in Germany have convinced Alex Siddall '17 of the value of international education.
Samantha Gottlich - internship at New York Life
Samantha Gottlich: learning on the job through multiple internships
For marketing major Samantha Gottlich '18, gaining hands-on experience is an important step toward her dream job in social media.
Gabrielle Monteiro
Gabrielle Monteiro '17: Future in sustainable urban planning
Gabrielle Monteiro received the 2015 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellows Award for her commitment to community engagement.
Jenyka Gassnola '17 at Champions for Change
Jenyka Gassnola '17: Advocate for women who need a second chance
During her internship at Together We Bake, Jenyka Gassnola '17 gained new skills, was featured in an NPR article, and was invited to a White House event.
Jamie Losanno
Jamie Losanno: Marketing internship at Dell
After attending a UMassD career fair, Jamie Losanno '17 interned at Dell/EMC.
Ashley Gelin at Akamai internship
Ashley Gelin '17: Internship at Akamai Technologies
After completing internships at Akamai Technologies and LifeWork Search, Ashley Gelin '17 has a better understanding of the type of career she wants.
Marissa Matton
Marissa Matton: Master of Professional Writing
Through coursework, internships, and a graduate assistantship, Marissa Matton '14 MA '16 has prepared for a career in web writing.
Jacob Miller
Jacob Miller: Effecting change through student leadership
Student Trustee Jacob Miller '16 has an unwavering commitment to public service.
Barbara Okafor '16: A passion for healthcare, research, and service
Pursuing research, running track, serving as a student leader, and working on campus, Barbara Okafor '16 has kept her focus and managed her time wisely.