Current Students

The Model U.N. program and a semester interning and learning in Washington, D.C., helped Alejandro Lopez put economic and political theory into practice - and paved the way for a successful career.

Giulia Rabbito came to UMass Lowell for soccer and a business education – and then fell in love with economics.

Anthony Gaeta says his six-month co-op at John Hancock Financial gave him real-world experience in his dream job as an actuary.

Honors student Kripa Joseph is earning her B.A. and M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies in four years, while minoring in music and pursuing internships that promote diversity and respect among cultures.

Wonder Ahiatsi chose UMass Lowell for its B.S. in quantitative economics.

Douglas Correa Ospina plans to combine his studies in psychology and economics to help immigrants and others from marginalized groups become more financially secure.

Marvens Francois says switching his major to economics was one of the best decisions of his life.

Daniel Barros thought the law might be a good way to help people. His classes in legal studies confirmed it.

Honors history and economics major Gerrit Boldt landed an internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, working with cities to improve conditions for low-income residents. Now he’s back on campus as an AmeriCorps volunteer, helping first-generation college students succeed.

Motivated by the loss of a lake he had enjoyed as a child in his native Uzbekistan, economics major Akbar Abduljalil has taken on the role of president of the Student Society for Sustainability.

Tyler Farley has found much to satisfy his appetite for politics on campus and off, from serving in student government, to campaigning for Marco Rubio, to attending the Republican National Convention and more.

Emily Sayler made the most of her two years at UMass Lowell.

Pratibha Gautam’s job at a medical device incubator inspired her to pursue a career in health economics.

First-gen student Neyder Fernandez is president of the Student Government Association.

Rachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to UMass Lowell.