Students Happy to Help Neighbors Throughout the Year

Student Alumni Ambassadors Catherine York and Ralph Saint Louis collect stuffed animals as part of the fourth annual Rowdy Cares with Bears drive.
Students Catherine York and Ralph Saint Louis collect stuffed animals as part of the fourth annual Rowdy Cares with Bears drive.

11/21/2017
By University Relations Staff

Humble. Hard-working. Big-hearted. Community-minded. Those are a few words that describe the spirit of UMass Lowell’s student body. Our students share a willingness to get involved and give back - through service learning, volunteering, internships and other projects. It’s part of the culture here. Each year, UMass Lowell students, faculty and staff devote more than 200,000 hours of service to the community.

If students see a need, they take action. They collect warm coats for the needy, raise money for cancer research, create business plans for nonprofits, they volunteer with the state police search and rescue team. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for all that our students do to give back to the campus, the community and the world. Here are just a few examples how they are stepping up and making a difference.

By the Numbers

  • 214,700
    Hours of service per year devoted by UML students, faculty and staff
  • 1,100
    Student engaged annually in the community
  • 100
    Community partners helped

Students Who Give Back to the Community

Matt Cherkerzian looks over the Merrimack River on UMass Lowell's South Campus
Matt Cherkerzian '18
Criminal Justice

Matt Cherkerzian is an EMT majoring in criminal justice who helps with research into decision-making by first responders.

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