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.

  • Megan Salsinha
    Biological Sciences

    Student-athlete Megan Salsinha credits her honors research project and academic coursework for preparing her for medical school.

  • Campbell Tacey
    History

    Honors history major Campbell Tacey is a commuter student bent on enjoying the full college experience, from research to leading student clubs.

  • Akbar Abduljalil
    Economics

    Motivated by the loss of a lake he had enjoyed as a child in his native Uzbekistan, economics major Akbar Abduljalil has taken on the role of president of the Student Society for Sustainability.

  • Victor Souza
    Accounting

    Accounting student Victor Souza knew all about hard work when he arrived at UMass Lowell. His focus was on getting involved during his undergraduate career — while also gaining valuable professional experience through internships.

  • David Levine
    Accounting

    A lost internship during the pandemic led David Levine to a promising career path at accounting firm LGA.

  • Cristian Ramos Delgado
    Music and Theatre Arts

    Cristian Ramos Delgado sang his way into a job with an a cappella group.

  • Abby McNulty
    Accounting

    Through the Manning School’s Business and Entrepreneur Scholars in Training program, Abby McNulty developed a case study analysis of the Columbia Gas explosions.

  • Molly Chase
    Mathematics

    Molly Chase has turned a love of math into a pathway to a teaching career.