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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  • Branae Craveiro
    Branae Craveiro
    Biology

    Branae Craveiro traveled to Belize to collect data on coral reefs while gaining experience that is shaping her future as a marine biologist.

  • Louis Chin
    Louis Chin
    Mechanical Engineering

    UMass Lowell’s strong partnerships in the defense industry helped Louis Chin ’20 launch a career in the U.S. Department of the Air Force.

  • Brendon Aylaian
    Brendon Aylaian
    Business Management

    Army Rangers veteran Brendon Aylaian is working as a financial specialist for the Air Force.

  • Jyotik Savaj
    Jyotik Savaj
    Energy Engineering/Solar

    Jyotik Savaj, who is enrolled in the Master of Science in Energy Engineering/Solar Program, aims to help fulfill the need for solar power and has a paid co-op job at Exyte, an engineering and project management company specializing in high-tech facilities.

  • Jacob Villeneuve
    Jacob Villeneuve
    Electrical Engineering

    Jacob Villeneuve was drawn to UML by its sound recording technology and Air Force ROTC programs.

  • Frank Stegnar
    Frank Stegnar
    Business Administration

    Toronto native Frank Stegnar excelled in the classroom and on the ice as an undergrad at UMass Lowell, so he chose to get his MBA online from the Manning School of Business.

  • Caroline Klim
    Caroline Klim
    Nursing, Public Health

    Lacrosse player Caroline Klim ’23 plans to apply public health knowledge to her future nursing career.

  • Michelle Palladino
    Michelle Palladino
    Nutritional Sciences & Public Health

    Once Michelle Palladino started taking courses in nutrition as an undergraduate, she knew right away that she wanted a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics.