Dream big and work hard. That's the River Hawk way. UMass Lowell students pursue their passion for learning in the classroom and beyond. They are each unique but are united in their drive to make a difference. Here are some of their stories.
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English, minors in Political Science and Digital MediaOne faculty member opened a door for Adeja Crearer, and it changed her life.
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Criminal JusticeAfter earning a master's degree in criminal justice, Sean Perry plans to pursue a Ph.D. in criminology with the ultimate goal of becoming a professor or private sector or government researcher whose studies could help improve police departments or criminal justice systems.
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Meteorology and Atmospheric ScienceMichael Souza ’13, ’14 is the go-to meteorologist at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
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Political Science & MathematicsAs Student Government Association president, Lisa Degou meets with Chancellor Moloney every month to negotiate for student interests.
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Accounting & FinanceThe Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell helped Manning School of Business student Sopheak Mean discover a path to college. Through his part-time work at the nonprofit organization, Mean is helping kids like himself from Lowell who may need guidance and mentorship.
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HistorySophie Combs knows her research is going somewhere: into the online Library of New England Immigration.
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Economics and Political ScienceHonors College student Anthony Amatucci leads the UML Marching Band and the Model U.N. team – and still finds time for a double major, a minor and research.
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Biological SciencesWith the nonprofit Braver Angels, alumna Sabrina Pedersen ’17 is working to depolarize American politics.