Meet Our Students
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History
Sophie Combs knows her research is going somewhere: into the online Library of New England Immigration.
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Mechanical Engineering
The River Hawk Racing club steered Garrett Perry to UML. Now, he鈥檚 on course for a career in motor sports.
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Plastics Engineering
Greg Reimonn found a faculty mentor to help him research microplastics in waterways, thanks to an honors fellowship.
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Accounting and Management Information Systems
With faculty support, Hope Zouzas won a prestigious $15,000 scholarship and has lined up a post-graduation accounting internship at PwC.
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Business Management
Army Rangers veteran Brendon Aylaian is working as a financial specialist for the Air Force.
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Quantitative Economics
Wonder Ahiatsi chose 51视频 for its B.S. in quantitative economics.
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Biological Sciences
Annie Cary found herself wading through lakes in search of stickleback fish as part of her immunology research.
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Biological Sciences, Economics
A research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.
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Sociology & Spanish
Honors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.
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Chemistry, UTeach
Duc Vu discovered his ability to teach in high school, so he signed up for the UTeach program in STEM education.
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Business and Pre-med
Inspired by his mother鈥檚 careers in health care and business, Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor is working toward a master鈥檚 in health care administration while also pursuing his dream of becoming a pediatrician.
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Environmental Engineering
An honors seminar led Joshua Walsh to design a drinking water system and solar grid for a center in Haiti.
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Education
Eleanora Peters fell in love with teaching at the Boston Museum of Science.
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Management
Ever since moving to Lowell from the Philippines with his mom as a child, Andre Ragel has embraced a sink-or-swim attitude 鈥 one that carried the business administration major through a busy first year on campus.
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English 鈥 Creative Writing
Inspired by a summer program, Carolina Reyes is determined to become an English teacher at Lawrence High School.
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Plastics Engineering
Yrvanie Joseph is grateful for alumni scholarships because they confirm the value of her hard work and academic achievements.
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Business
Justin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.
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English
Melisa Hussain鈥檚 experience as a visibly Muslim teenager inspired her honors thesis.
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Business
Maddy Roop transferred to 51视频 as a business student looking to launch a music career. But along the way she鈥檚 become president of the Student Society for Sustainability.
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Economics
Rachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to 51视频.
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Political Science & Philosophy
Honors College student Daphne Shakira Naut was already fluent in two languages and had started on two more by the time she finished high school. Here at UML, she鈥檚 picked up a fifth language and studied abroad three times 鈥 all while supporting herself.
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Mathematics
After earning two degrees at 51视频, Rebecca Mendum is continuing her education at Harvard University.
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Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Sam Morgan came to 51视频 to study atmospheric science and meteorology. He expanded his education and professional network through experiences with two of the nation鈥檚 leading atmospheric sciences organizations.
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Computer Science
Vanessa Chen likes computer science because it鈥檚 both logical and creative.
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Computer Science
SoarCS, a summer program for incoming computer science majors, helped shape Ariana Brown鈥檚 college experience.
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Business
Jeurys Santiago credits his entrepreneurship classes and experiences with helping him launch his networking and marketing company, Minds With Purpose.
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Finance and Management Information Systems
Business administration major Josiah Gennell loves music and gaming. He hopes that by becoming an information technology consultant, he鈥檒l have the flexibility to pursue those interests and turn them into a career.
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Nursing
Honors nursing major Emerson Tully discovered the power of grant writing as an intern for the Refuge Art School, a nonprofit in Lowell.
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Political Science
Political science major Nadia Eshun used her Immersive Scholar award to intern at the Safe Exit Initiative, a nonprofit that supports women leaving the sex trade.
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Mathematics
Cora Casteel says mathematics will help her with a career in policing and criminal justice policy.
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Mechanical Engineering
Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America 鈥 and hopes to add a fourth before long.
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Political Science
Maxwell Aaronson is pursuing international experiences and languages, with the goal of working in the Foreign Service.
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History
Sarah Elizabeth McDermott is grateful for scholarships that are helping her to graduate debt-free, because in the future she won鈥檛 have to say 鈥淣o鈥 to any opportunities.
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Mechanical Engineering
Ted Lagrander studied engineering in Germany over the summer.
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Business Administration
By participating in the virtual UML Launch! Summer Program, Khadija Mir felt better prepared to begin college remotely during the pandemic.
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Criminal Justice (History minor)
Honors transfer student Cameron McKenzie squeezed four study abroad trips into her short time at UML.
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Music and Theatre Arts
Honors student Malcolm Schrafft studied his twin passions: music and theater.
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Biological Sciences
Student-athlete Megan Salsinha credits her honors research project and academic coursework for preparing her for medical school.
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Mechanical Engineering
Kay Wojtowicz 鈥25 is carrying on a family legacy at 51视频 by pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, focusing on cutting-edge materials research with real-world impact.
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Business
Honors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she鈥檚 inspired by her mom.
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Liberal Arts
With an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.
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Nursing
Coral Gonzalez set her sights on becoming a nurse after she was hospitalized in middle school. The Honors College student won one of the first Oprah Winfrey Scholarships to help her succeed.
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Public Health
Jack Callahan is pursuing a public health degree to improve the lives of as many people as possible.
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Psychology, Sociology and Race and Ethnic Studies
Debby Fernand says the River Hawk Scholars Academy has introduced her to friends and faculty mentors 鈥 and turned her into a leader herself.
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Business
So far, Honors College student Nancy Chac has signed up for three honors classes every semester. It could be a record.
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Computer Engineering
Flore Stécie Norcéide won an Oprah Winfrey Scholarship to study computer engineering here.
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Psychology, Autism Studies
Honors student Edina Hirt faced hurdles from learning English to battling Hodgkin鈥檚 lymphoma while working toward her degree. Still, she won an award for her dedication to community service.
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Computer Science
Great classes and research experience, a professional co-op and a cybersecurity competition are preparing Grace Chin for professional success.
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Economics
Pratibha Gautam鈥檚 job at a medical device incubator inspired her to pursue a career in health economics.
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Biology
An interest in genomics took Caryn McCowan 鈥11 from researching spiders to working at a canine genetics company.
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Civil Engineering
Sofia Savoca chose 51视频 for the opportunity to be in the Honors College and to study civil engineering. She鈥檚 found a dozen new opportunities since arriving on campus.
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Biology
Mateo Rull Garza immersed himself in research 鈥 and published in a leading scientific journal.
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Graphic Design
Rhondyna Reth is blending global experiences, cultural advocacy and graphic design at UML 鈥 a path made possible by scholarships and smart financial planning.
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Biological Sciences, Mathematics
Sam DeLap 鈥21 went from an intern to a lead engineer in just one year at Science Applications International Corporation.
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Applied Biomedical Sciences, MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Transfer student Elliot Johnson 鈥25 built a portfolio of global health, entrepreneurship and public service experiences that shaped his commitment to humanitarian innovation.
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Exercise Science
Honors student Hannah Allgood came to UML for undergraduate research opportunities.
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Mathematics
Aspiring math teacher Tanya Kieu 鈥24 gained real-world teaching experience through the UTeach program.
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Political Science, Biology
From policy to research, Sean Simonini is making an impact.
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Business (finance and management)
Nicole Wilson 鈥24 discovered a passion for volunteering while earning a business degree.
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Public Health, Pre-med
Lawreta Kankam is passionate about public health. She plans to go on to medical school so she can provide both care and preventive health programs for underserved groups.
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Bachelor of Liberal Arts, concentrations in education and psychology
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore 鈥24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.
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Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Shanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.
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Finance
The Honors Program at Middlesex Community College helped Andrea Patino Galindo master English 鈥 and transfer to the Honors College at 51视频.
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Political Science
Driven by a passion for environmental protection, Colin Ormond found his path at 51视频 through political science, sustainability research and public policy work.
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Finance and Marketing
Olivia Hebert discovered a passion for corporate real estate at 51视频.
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Peace and Conflict Studies & Political Science
Dana Ibrahim chose 51视频 for its peace and conflict studies program, which lets her combine classes across the social sciences and humanities to suit her goal: to become a diplomat and aid refugees.
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Psychology
David Levenson鈥檚 Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.
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Accounting
Affordability drew Sarah Curley to UML, but her experience led to a wealth of opportunities and set her up for an accounting career.
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Economics and Political Science
Honors College student Anthony Amatucci leads the UML Marching Band and the Model U.N. team 鈥 and still finds time for a double major, a minor and research.
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Nursing
Juana Guerrero came to UML with strong academic credentials. A support program helped boost her confidence and leadership skills, too.
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Biology
Marine Corps veteran Daryle LaMonica is on the fast track to becoming a doctor through the UMass Medical School Baccalaureate to M.D. Pathway Program.
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Plastics Engineering
Madison Reed works as a research assistant with Plastics Engineering Prof. Ramaswamy Nagarajan in the UML Fabric Discovery Center.
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Entrepreneurship & Management
Mya Neary won an honors fellowship to learn more about running an urban farming nonprofit. Now she鈥檚 volunteering with Mill City Grows while developing her own business plan.
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English
Brigid Archibald always wanted to be a superhero. Now the editor of the student newspaper, The Connector, she sees journalists as today鈥檚 heroes.
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Sound Recording Technology and Music Studies
An aspiring audio engineer and music teacher, Joe Paquin composed his first choral piece, 鈥淏arter,鈥 which was performed at UML鈥檚 annual New Music Concert.
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Education, minor in English
Kylie Letendre, who struggled in school due to ADHD, wants to help children with learning disabilities.
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Plastics Engineering
Sid Iyer has taken advantage of internships, research opportunities, the DifferenceMaker program and more to pursue his goal: a career in biomedical research and development.
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Marketing
Maddie Gear鈥檚 favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.
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Pharmaceutical Sciences
As a pharmaceutical sciences major interested in research and business, Marita Merheb pursues all opportunities to advance her goals.
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Biological Sciences
Sonakshi Chaudhary came to UML planning to transfer. She stayed after falling in love with everything the campus has to offer.
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Biological Sciences
Between UML鈥檚 rigorous coursework and vast extracurricular activities, Sara Aldahabi feels ready to take on dental school.
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Plastics Engineering
Brianna Atwood came to 51视频 to study plastics engineering 鈥 but she鈥檚 done so much more. The honors student started a volunteer program that connects UML students with a local school. She has also participated in the professional co-op program, working on fire-resistant seals for airplanes.
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Marketing and Management
Honors business student and MLK award-winner Beatriz Martins has learned the value of resilience.
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Business
Twisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.
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Physics
Nazeli Acosta won a State Department Scholarship to study rural health care in the Dominican Republic.
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Education
Janelle Christopher started studying at 51视频 at the same time as her mom, Lorraine.
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Mechanical Engineering, MBA
Graduate student Ryan Cormier is enjoying one extra year on campus before joining the workforce.
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Psychology & Spanish
A class in cognitive psychology inspired Melissa DiPano to do research with two professors and aim for a Ph.D.
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Exercise Science, Family Health Nurse Practitioner
With her people-first approach, Yonnie Collins found success in her coursework and her extracurricular activities.
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Psychology
Jared Socolow turned his own struggles into a research project that he will present at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science.
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Physics
Honors physics alum Dashon Jones 鈥23 took advantage of research opportunities on and off campus.
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Chemical Engineering
Alyssa Puglisi was awarded a three-year, $75,000 scholarship by Entegris, the second UML student to receive this support from the company.
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Mechanical Engineering
As a sophomore, Matthew Clancy designed a small satellite with a vital mission: getting children and teens excited about their STEM studies and aerospace careers. Now he鈥檚 developing his LEARNsat for NASA launch.
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History
Honors history major Campbell Tacey is a commuter student bent on enjoying the full college experience, from research to leading student clubs.
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Computer Science
Computer science alum William Boag 鈥16, a senior health care data lead for MassHealth, remains deeply engaged with the Honors College through leadership, mentorship and philanthropy.
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Finance and Marketing
Mina Lam added 鈥淛apanese Student Association founder鈥 to her already busy schedule.
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Electrical Engineering & Engineering Management
Her experiences in the Honors College and in a college readiness program, Let鈥檚 Get Ready, helped Marilyn Saha get a job at Raytheon Technologies.
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Criminal Justice
Christina Han鈥檚 work with Multicultural Affairs, her club leadership and her studies in criminal justice converged in her honors capstone: running a 鈥淪upport Space鈥 for Asian American and Pacific Islander students during a surge in hate crimes.
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Biology
Ainsley Skinner is capping her biology degree with a faculty-led trip to the Galápagos Islands, where she鈥檒l walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin.
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Political Science
Hannah Casey signed up for the Model U.N. and Mock Trial teams and student government. She interned with a congressional candidate and a defense attorney. Now she鈥檚 student body president.
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Biology
Honors College Student Fellow Sunilda Frias is studying biology to help subsistence farmers improve their soil.
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Biochemistry
Whether studying abroad or conducting research, Stephanie Ceballos is making the most out of her 51视频 experience.
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English Literature
Tim Murphy says his experiences at 51视频 have increased his confidence along with his expertise.
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Environmental Science
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Aya Oulal was able to study abroad in Spain, attend COP28 in Dubai and become a resident advisor.
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Biological Sciences
Madison Fusco is helping to make a difference in people鈥檚 lives through her biotechnology co-op at Wave Life Sciences.
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Meteorology and Mathematics
Eric Roy started doing meteorological research on campus the summer after his freshman year 鈥 and then won two research internships with government agencies.
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English 鈥 Journalism and Professional Writing
Emmy Misail won an Honors College creativity fellowship to draw comic strips under the guidance of an art professor.
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Marketing
Catherine de Groot enjoys using her marketing skills to help nonprofits in Lowell.
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Mechanical Engineering
Teerth Patel had to pinch himself after landing a manufacturing engineering internship at Tesla 鈥 just after his internship at Procter & Gamble.
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Biology, UTeach
When Payal Patel started college as an engineering major, she missed tutoring and teaching 鈥 so she decided to make education her career.
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Accounting, Finance
A staff accountant internship at Novogradac confirmed business major Heer Patel鈥檚 interest in auditing.
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Computer Engineering
Honors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.
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Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering
Pablo Ruiz returned to school for a second bachelor鈥檚 degree, and he鈥檚 going on for his master鈥檚 degree, too.
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Plastics Engineering
Abby Mastromonaco鈥檚 passion for sustainability led to a Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy fellowship and research experience in a plastics engineering lab.
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Criminal Justice
Elinor Mayo has lofty dreams, and Air Force ROTC is helping her find her way to the cockpit.
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Business (concentrations in international business and marketing)
Transfer student Nicole Karp has thrived as a leader and mentor at UML, preparing herself for a global career.
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Criminal Justice
Veyli Ortiz Solis earned a B.S. in criminal justice in just three years 鈥 with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
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Criminal Justice
Honors student Rachel Record won a full scholarship to law school, thanks to the Legal Studies Program and research and practical experiences.
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Climate Change and Sustainability
From attending COP28 in Dubai to joining the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy, William Lefebvre is learning that environmental science is also an art.
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Nutritional Science
Kyle Mehan began researching nutrition when trying to heal his own injuries. Now he promotes a plant-based diet.
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Economics and Psychology
Douglas Correa Ospina plans to combine his studies in psychology and economics to help immigrants and others from marginalized groups become more financially secure.
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Biological Sciences
By her sophomore year, Feriel Boudif had secured two paid research assistant positions on campus.
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Chemistry
Benedicta Agyemang-Brantuo won the 2021 MLK Service Award for starting a club to address health disparities 鈥 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nursing
An Honors College student fellowship gave Marbella Leal a chance to work with at-risk students and do research with a professor.
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Nursing
Isabella De Souza has won two scholarships that will allow her to study Spanish abroad, so she can bring multiple languages to her future nursing career.
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