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.

  • Adeja Crearer
    English, minors in Political Science and Digital Media

    One faculty member opened a door for Adeja Crearer, and it changed her life.

  • Sean Perry
    Criminal Justice

    After 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.

  • Michael Souza ’13, ’14
    Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

    Michael Souza ’13, ’14 is the go-to meteorologist at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

  • Lisa Degou
    Political Science & Mathematics

    As Student Government Association president, Lisa Degou meets with Chancellor Moloney every month to negotiate for student interests.

  • Sopheak Mean
    Accounting & Finance

    The 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.

  • Sophie Combs
    History

    Sophie Combs knows her research is going somewhere: into the online Library of New England Immigration.

  • Anthony Amatucci
    Economics and Political Science

    Honors 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.

  • Sabrina Pedersen
    Biological Sciences

    With the nonprofit Braver Angels, alumna Sabrina Pedersen ’17 is working to depolarize American politics.