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Victor Souza skydiving with a friend
Victor Souza '21
Accounting

Accounting student Victor Souza knew all about hard work when he arrived at UMass Lowell. His focus was on getting involved during his undergraduate career — while also gaining valuable professional experience through internships.

Graduating college and going out in the real world, ... I’m not going to stress about it. I’m excited. I’m ready to take it on.
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Shaymus Dunn pictured with master of science in accounting student, Nam Dinh, who both work at EverQuote, visit NASDAQ as company files IPO
Shaymus Dunn '20
Accounting

Business student Shaymus Dunn got hands-on accounting experience – and an unexpected visit to the NASDAQ stock exchange – during his summer internship at EverQuote.

I’ve always been interested in the stock market, but to experience it firsthand is something I never expected I’d get to do.
Read More About Shaymus Dunn 
Danielle Poublon standing on a runway in front of a jet
Danielle Poublon '20
Marketing & Management

Just as she does in the high jump, junior business major Danielle Poublon reached new heights during her operations management co-op at Raytheon.

(Raytheon) threw me in the deep end, and I loved that … The experience gave me a lot of confidence in the work that I do and my abilities as a professional.
Read More About Danielle Poublon 
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Olivia Hebert '23
Finance and Marketing

Olivia Hebert discovered a passion for corporate real estate at UMass Lowell.

I was exposed to a lot more at UMass Lowell than I ever thought I would be. I grew up, matured and learned.
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Nicholas Ewing '24
Business (International Business Concentration)

Transfer student Nicholas Ewing ’24 got through some “tough moments” and became a storyteller at UML.

I’m a big advocate for mental health. We should talk about it. It’s just as important as physical health.
Read More About Nicholas Ewing 
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    Marketing Mindset Carries Manning Alum to CEO Role

    Manning School of Business alum David Farmer ’06, ’10 returned to UMass Lowell to share how his marketing foundation helped propel him into leadership roles in the consumer goods industry, from iRobot to his current position as CEO of North America for Versuni.
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    Brothers in Arms: Gennells Flex Their Business Muscle

    Brothers Caleb ’26 and Josiah Gennell ’22, ’24 turned a pandemic workout routine into The Natty Bros, a growing YouTube brand and live-event series that’s promoting professional arm wrestling across New England.
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    When Your Former Intern Becomes Your Boss

    Jake Burke ’90, ’92 tapped his UMass Lowell network for a job at StratusPointIT, where he works for his former intern, Eric Correnti ’98, and alongside Charley Boudreau ’92.
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