Leadership & Service Leadership & Service

Heather Fatcheric was recognized as one of "29 Who Shine," an elite group of students representing the Commonwealth's 29 public colleges and universities. She also received UMass Dartmouth's Lamar E. McClinton Student Leadership award and was named a "Pillar of the Community."

Genesis Barrientos received an Outstanding Student Award from the National BACCHUS Network for her work in peer health education

As part of his Community/Public Health Nursing clinical experience, Ryan Carey participated in service trips to Haiti.

For her Endeavor Scholar service project, Samantha Smith spent a week in Ghana working with Unite for Sight.

Aubrie Brault balanced a double major with internships, community service, and a position as an Admissions Ambassador.

Kiley Alpaugh won the Margaret Mullaney Panos Honors Essay Contest and was awarded third place in UMassD's "Three-Minute Thesis" competition for her Honors Thesis Project: "The Impact of Therapy Dogs on College Students’ Stress Levels."

Oyindamola Ogunjobi founded the National Society of Leadership and Success UMassD Chapter.

Joshua Encarnacion was recognized as one of "29 Who Shine," an elite group of students representing the Commonwealth's 29 public colleges and universities.

Tabitha Kirkwood is planning a career in child and family law.

Anna-Rae LeClaire maintained a 4.0 GPA, balancing her studies with community service.

Catherine Anastasia plans to seek a position as a high school art teacher.

Olivia Ekeh, president of the Black Student Union, is heading to UMass Amherst in the fall to pursue a PhD in African American Studies.