Aaron Wilson chose UMass Lowell because of the strength of the public health program. Once he transferred, he immersed himself in campus life, getting involved in everything from clubs to research as a laboratory assistant at the Toxics Use Reduction Institute.

When Sebastien Poirier was a young boy, he dreamt of playing ball in the NBA. As he grew older, he realized he didn't have the skills to compete, but still loved the game enough to pursue his dream in a different way.

Kate Killion came to UML because it’s the only university in New England that offers a dietetics degree with a public health perspective.

Yonnie Collins joined the Honors College to get a well-rounded education – and for challenging classes.