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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Master of Public Health in EpidemiologyCosette Scott’s internship working with a lead epidemiologist in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is making an impact on public health policy.
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EconomicsRachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to UMass Lowell.
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NursingCaroline Owusu lost an internship because of the COVID-19 pandemic – and found a passion for research.
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Mechanical EngineeringRiver Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.
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Mechanical EngineeringThanks to professional co-ops at New Balance and Teradyne, mechanical engineering major Matt Macioci has designs on a future career working with complex machinery.
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Mathematical SciencesAs one of three siblings in college, Karina Provost says her family appreciates financial awards, such as the Kennedy Family Merit Scholarship.
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Business AdministrationBusiness student Nadine Chamoun stepped out of her comfort zone for an IT internship. And she’s glad she did.
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Marketing and ManagementNicholas Salerno came to UML for a business degree, but an architectural studies minor allowed him to broaden his horizons.