Academics

To me, it's a 'benefit/cost' analysis and UMass Lowell wins every time! more >
Lisa  Brothers, ’84

UMass Lowell provides me with the tools and resources to jumpstart my education and my future. more >
Rebecca Farnham, ’12

UMass Lowell was the first school that I looked at that made me feel wanted. more >
Garrett  Burgess, ’14

The teacher training I received was practical and real-world oriented. more >
Bob Manseau, ’72, ’85

Working at UMass Lowell feels like a family environment. It’s just how I felt as a student. We were a very close-knit group back then, and that’s how I feel now. more >
Joanne Yestramski, ’76

The opportunities at UMass Lowell have gotten me where I am and opened up so many doors for me. I wouldn’t change my experiences here for anything. more >
Eric Peary, ’13

The co-op program was one of the best experiences I ever had. more >
Lynn Le, '13

I want to see students progress and grow in their writing. more >
Maureen Stanton

I see students enter our master’s program with the same passions I had to address issues of social injustice. more >
Meg Bond

UMass Lowell is a great school ... It has provided me with many opportunities to succeed. more >
Mayara Belasque, '14

UMass Lowell is a really great school to transfer into. If you’re a new student, get involved. Even if it’s just one club, go all out. more >
Sophie Hansen, ’12

The University’s growth has changed the atmosphere in Lowell, creating a safer environment and expanding its vision all over the city. more >
Michael Boyer, '13

The nursing program has phenomenal faculty and staff who have taken the time to work with me on a personal level to help me succeed. more >
Carly Tiches, ’14

I learned so much in the classroom. more >
Danielle Niles, ’06

I couldn’t imagine getting the opportunity [to do undergrad research] anywhere else. more >
Mark Lalli, ’12

I like the way the professors teach and communicate here.  more >
Shaheed Mohamed, ’11

My initial focus was to grow as a writer and a professional, but I gained so much more. more >
Krystal Quezada, '13

We have a great History Department. I would just like to pack them up and take them all with me. more >
Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13

This curriculum fits perfectly into my family's needs, both with its affordablity and flexibility. more >
Anteah Jones, ’11

I’ve flourished here ... as far as activities, UMass Lowell has something for everyone. more >
Matthew Desmond, ’15

My classes were well aligned with the work I ended up doing. more >
Jose Pino, ’07

Study abroad was a powerful experience for me…Every second of the trip was valuable. more >
Derek Winslow, ’13

The people in Prof. Yanco's lab come out as better scientists and better people more >
Mark  Micire, ’11

UMass Lowell offers you a lot of creative learning experiences, prepares you for a great career, and the people are great. more >
Salmaan Kapadia

The minute I visited UMass Lowell and talked to the professors, I knew this was the program for me. more >
Andrea Evans, ’12

I hope to one day use my experience as a player to help in bat design. more >
Jennifer Yee, '13

I wouldn't think of going anywhere else but UMass Lowell. more >
Adam  Ayan, ’97

The professors are all fantastic and the alumni really support the school. more >
Alexander Rick, '13

I have understood concepts from work experience, but learned specifics in the classroom. more >
James  Ristow, ’11

I’m able to do something that actually matters to someone--it's no longer just a grade. more >
Raymond Soto, '12

Don't let anyone or anything stop you, never give up, but do ask for help, and get involved. more >
Janelle Diaz, ’12

The program at UMass Lowell is unique in its combination of study, research & practice. more >
Katharine  Covino

I didn’t know how strong a woman I was until I came to UMass Lowell. more >
Jennifer Gonzalez

I will forever be grateful to the Bring Diversity to Nursing program and everything that they did for me. more >
Wendy Sanchez, '11

I feel well-rounded, and have exposure to every facet of civil engineering. more >
David Nader, ’12

There was a focus on...developing a community of learners. more >
Sarah Ross, ’10, ’11

We tell students they can get a great deal here and be part of an excellent community. more >
Andrew Ambrosino, '15

The entire city is a classroom. more >
Chad  Montrie

The uncertainty with the job market definitely impacted what I wanted to do at college. more >
Matthew Johnson, 2014

I love it here. There are amazing opportunities. Why would I want to go anywhere else? more >
Vladimir Saldana, '13

Real-life experience is important - it shows a potential employer that you can excel in the workplace more >
David  Laurello, ’81, ’88

UMass Lowell is a great choice. more >
Chelsey  Feole

UMass Lowell students make great employees and are not afraid of hard work. more >
Priscilla March

I chose UMass Lowell initially because the tuition was low, but I found being a student here to be a great learning experience. more >
Pranav Joshi, ’11

UMass Lowell is an awesome community of brilliant people. more >
Colleen Brady, ’02, ’04

I know I got a solid education at UMass Lowell. Not only did I learn in the classroom, but I was also given opportunities to work with people in the community. more >
Jessica Saad, ’11

I loved the field work. Hands-on work is what I want to do. more >
Brittany Forslind, '14

Make an effort to venture outside the classroom to mingle with local ordinary citizens. more >
Ardeth  Thawnghmung

You make your own opportunities. No one handed that to me. more >
Renee Elliott, '86

For musicians, UMass Lowell is a great place with its programs in sound recording technology, music business and music education. more >
Jay Souweine, ’15

There are so many resources available to you here. more >
Paula  Bustos, ’10, ’11

Robotics is self-directed learning, because there are no known answers. more >
Mike Lunderville, '13

Perhaps the single most important opportunity my education provided was ‘real-world’ interactions.”  more >
Mallory Hillard, ’11

If you’re willing to put yourself out there, you will have an awesome experience here. more >
Vanessa Kent, ’13

I hope that my students remember the importance of giving back. more >
Keith  Mitchell

The UMass Lowell DNP program has raised the bar. I am nothing but satisfied. more >
Susan Gordon, ’12

The University was my chance to gain a greater degree of control over the direction of my research. more >
Daniel Schmidt

I'm a more valuable adviser to my clients because of the rigorous financial training I received at UMass Lowell. more >
Jay  Noble, ’11

I am getting the best education possible more >
Andy  Hwang, ’13

I was blown away by the quality of research going on here and the independent spirit of the faculty that I met. more >
Silas Laycock

I like that the research I’m doing is making a contribution to society. more >
Analissa Iversen, ’12

The best thing about this place is the teachers – they are always helpful, and willing to spend extra time with you. more >
Adam Haywood, ’14

The education I received at UMass Lowell has made a significant difference in my life. more >
Steven Tello, ’80, ’02

I love teaching and I love the students at UMass Lowell. more >
Linda Williams

You get a lot of support in building your career and your education. more >
Katherine Spagnoli , ’11

I am so proud to call Lowell my home and to contribute to my community. more >
Aleksandra Tugbiyele, ’07

The academics are challenging, but the resources to help you succeed are abundant. more >
Nathaniel Royer, ’12

The professors go above and beyond to make sure you really understand the material. more >
Francisco  Urena, ’10

I am very grateful for my experience here. I have no regrets. more >
Thayse Mota, ’12

I really can't see myself working anywhere else. more >
Lisa  Abdallah

My favorite thing about UMass Lowell is the diversity. There’s a great sense of community here. more >
Deborah Paul, ’14

I know many who work while going to school...that work ethic epitomizes the type of students we have at UMass Lowell. more >
Justin  Lawler, ’09

I really enjoy everything about being a student-athlete at UMass Lowell, especially all of the support we get from the community. more >
Riley Wetmore

Students at the undergraduate and graduate levels have exciting opportunities to be involved in research projects. more >
Thomas Wilson, ’87

UMass Lowell was my first and only choice. more >
Shannon Smith, ’08, ’09

I love this campus. It just feels like home.  more >
Melissa Franklin, '15

I wouldn't be where I am today, professionally or financially, without what I got from the [plastics engineering] program. more >
Mark Saab, '81

The unique benefit of working at UMass Lowell is the highly inter-disciplinary mix of faculty and research staff. more >
Laura Punnett

Sociology attracts students who want to make a difference in the world. more >
Mignon Duffy

It's like having one-on-one tutors in a university setting. more >
Amanda  Veiga, ’12

Professors here are invested in the students. Those relationships are real, they lead to jobs. more >
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, ’12, ’13

UMass Lowell happens to have one of the best reputations around. more >
Donna  Lannan, ’96

I learn new things practically every day. more >
Edwin  Aguirre

Choosing UMass Lowell, I did not make the decision lightly. I’ll be graduating with no debt and paid for most of school myself. more >
Mikhaila Schaefer, ’13

Make sure you familarize yourself with all that UMass Lowell has to offer. more >
Ashleigh  Hillier

Passionate professors and strong programs that link science and health make UMass Lowell unique. more >
Maryann Ford, ’12

I've had a great experience, made a lot of friends and received an excellent education. more >
Jacob Gomes, 2013

My experience at UMass Lowell and what I learned in the program prepared me with the knowledge and skills for this position. more >
Matthew Olson, '07