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

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.

Karina “K45” Alves wants to combine music with criminal justice reform.

Jake Abramowitz won a statewide pitch contest for his short film.

With an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.

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.