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Collecting specimens on rocks
Honors biology majors present undergraduate research at national ecology conference
Professor Michael Sheriff leads student research projects that provide early evidence linking risk-induced trait responses to species’ survival during predator exposure
Jack Sullivan
Jack Sullivan '23 wins thesis competition
Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
Sal Balkus
Salvador Balkus '22: A data-driven mindset
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.
Busola Awobode '22, English major and Philosophy minor
Busola Awobode '22: Seizing opportunities
Senior English major and philosophy minor in the College of Arts and Sciences
Psychology major
Christopher McGuire '22: Honors College psychology major will pursue doctorate in clinical psychology
McGuire has interned with Samaritans SouthCoast in suicide prevention and will graduate with a pre-professional certificate in mental health
Commencement story, nursing major
Chelsey Silva '22: From the Air National Guard to the Honors College
A six-year member of the MA Air National Guard, nursing major Chelsey Silva plans to work as a travel nurse
Efe Oboh-Idahosa pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library
Honors College student creates campus program that advocates for others
Efe Oboh-Idahosa ‘23 is majoring in political science with a pre-law concentration, minoring in black studies, and plans to attend law school
Director of the Honors College
As she leads the UMass Dartmouth Honors College, Professor Amy Shapiro loves creating opportunities for highly-motivated students
Psychology scholar served as associate and interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and has been a faculty member for nearly 30 years
Class of 2021 Biology and Honors College
Commencement Spotlight: Alana McGraw '21
Biology major and Honors College student is earning her BS/MAT degree in biology while doing research in population genetics, microbiology, and marine fisheries
Nick Paternostro
Nick Paternostro '21: Creating balance
Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.
Honors, CNHS/Sociology/Anthropology double major
Commencement Spotlight: Helen Teklehaimanot
Honors College student and double major in Nursing and Sociology & Anthropology immigrated from East Africa and plans a career in public health
Psychology major, Honors College student
Commencement Spotlight: Catherine Pope '21
Psychology major Catherine Pope creates a resource manual for survivors of domestic violence that demonstrates new APEX research experience developed by the Honors College
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