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Delivering Real-World Experiences

Nurse Isaura Jimenez at the Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center in Lawrence
Isaura Jimenez
Nursing

Three bus rides, a different language and a challenging curriculum were not roadblocks for Isaura Jimenez on her path to a nursing degree. She saw them as challenges to be met.

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Lou Coiro poses in front of a Department of Physical Therapy banner.
Lou Coiro
Physical Therapy

During his long career, Coiro has opened two physical therapy clinics, treated thousands of patients and hired many UMass Lowell students.

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UMass Lowell student Rabia Haider
Rabia Haider
Nutritional Sciences and Master of Public Health

Knowing how cultural differences make an impact on health, Rabia Haider is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.

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Alytah Noum seated outside of Coburn Hall at UMass Lowell
Alytah Noum
Public Health

For her practicum course experience, Alytah Noum was hired by the Lowell Community Health Center as a community health worker.

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Health Sciences News

  • Ten people pose for a group photo while standing in front of signs on a patio.

    These Graduates are Well-RHED

    Forty-seven students graduated with River Hawk Experience Distinction (RHED) cords this year, the most in the program’s six-year history. Students can earn a RHED credential in leadership, entrepreneurship, global engagement, community engagement or sustainability.
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  • Two people sitting at a table look at a laptop screen while another person looks on.

    Students Sharpen Research Skills at Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

    The UML Library recently hosted its third annual Wikipedia edit-a-thon, where students learned how to improve articles on the popular online encyclopedia. This year’s event focused on raising the profiles of notable Asian American and Pacific Islander community members on the site.
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