The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) program at UMass Lowell is an exciting interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to design a personalized program of study in two disciplines from over 27 concentrations.
Learn how to approach complex topics such as the environment, poverty, governance, peace and conflict and education.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Laura Cabrera '18
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Laura Cabrera's studies in philosophy and psychology have given her great personal insight - and the confidence to pursue a creative career in music, art and dance.
If you're good at it, dedicate time to it and feel inspired, then anything is possible.
Lana Bashir '23
Liberal Arts
Lana Bashir fell in love with UMass Lowell when she toured the campus.
I liked the homey feel, and I talked to a couple of different students and they really liked it here.
Melodie Armand '22
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Melodie Armand turned a setback into greater success.
I’m on a different path, but I’m on the right path.
Karina Alves '23
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Karina “K45” Alves wants to combine music with criminal justice reform.
I was always drawn to do what I can about inequality
Chummeng Soun '19
Asian Studies, Digital Media
Chummeng Soun is documenting the traditional dances of his native Cambodia with support from the Center for Asian American Studies and the Southeast Asian Digital Archive.
That's where my passion lies - in filmmaking and storytelling about my heritage.
