Profiles List

Profiles List

Kelechi Adejumo

Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology

Kelechi Adejumo is looking for ways to improve health in the workplace and at home, combining her scholarly research into musculoskeletal injuries to nursing aides and her hands-on work for the Healthy Homes project.
Brianna Dowse

Exercise Physiology

Raised in a rural area in central Massachusetts, Brianna Dowse was unsure about living in a city like Lowell. But once she was accepted into the Exercise Physiology and the Doctorate of Physical Therapy programs, she took the leap and has never looked back.
David Entwistle

Physics and UTeach

David Entwistle strives to make student experiences at UMass Lowell as successful as his and hopes he leaves a lasting legacy.
Shaheed Mohamed

Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences

As a Fulbright scholar and international student, Shaheed Mohamed had his choice of programs. He decided to continue his studies at UMass Lowell because of the strength of the clinical laboratory sciences.
Moniphal Bing

English

Moniphal Bing was able to study abroad in Cambodia, which his parents fled before he was born, through a new partnership with the American University of Phnom Penh.
Michael Boyer

Community Health

Just as the University experienced its own transformation, so did Michael Boyer who started as an exercise physiology major, changing to community health after taking epidemiology and community health courses.
James Forest

Professor, Director of Security Studies

I study terrorist group decision-making, counterterrorism strategy and WMD proliferation. Would you like to know
Erneston Maurissaint

Nursing

Even though Erneston Maurissaint '16 passed the state’s nursing board exam on his first try, his road to success was not an easy one.
Biomedical imaging

Robert Giles

Director, Submillimeter Wave Technology Lab

Bob Giles' Submillimeter Wave Technology Laboratory brings in $5 million per year and his biomedical imaging research will help cancer patients, but its his work in Haiti that is close to his heart.
Jennifer Castano

Criminal Justice (Homeland Security)

Jenn got a fresh perspective on her major and many other things in life during a semester abroad in Barcelona.
Chris Perez

Electrical Engineering

U.S. Marine veteran Chris Perez knew he wanted to further his education, but wasn't sure of his path until he found UMass Lowell and its student veteran population.
Amanda Murray

Community Health, Work Environment

Transfer student, Amanda Murray started in UMass Lowell's clinical laboratory sciences, moving to community health, where faculty helped guide her and provide internship opportunities in her area of interest: occupational and environmental health.
Jay Noble

Finance and Entrepreneurship

UMass Lowell graduate Jay Noble worked his way through college. As a real estate agent, the finance program at UMass Lowell appealed to him for its close proximity to home and the ability it provided him to keep working.
Alexis Ploss

Mathematics

Through her efforts to raise awareness about the financial challenges many students and recent graduates face, mathematics major Alexis Ploss found herself attending President Obama’s State of the Union address as special guest of U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Francisco Urena

History and Legal Studies

Francisco Urena balanced a full-time courseload with his job as Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Lawrence. Now he works in Boston.
Lisa Abdallah

Nursing

Lisa Abdallah loves the Merrimack Valley. When the Lawrence native heard of a faculty opening with UMass Lowell’s School of Nursing in 2003, she didn't have to think twice.
Gianni Falzone

Management, Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship

Coming from a family of small business owners, entrepreneurship is Gianni Falzone's blood. To develop on his Bachelor's degree, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship.
Pranav Joshi

Management Information Systems

Pranav Joshi encourages incoming students to take advantage of the co-op program and the career-building seminars offered throughout the University.
Garrett Burgess

Chemistry

Garrett Burgess's future is bright and his goals have him focused. In addition to earning his degree and working for the FBI, Burgess is also focused on some personal goals: regaining his eyesight and the ability to walk.
Asad Elmi

Business Administration

Asad Elmi has long been fascinated by the financial world. Now that he’s been immersed in that world in a sales and marketing co-op position at Putnam Investments, he’s ready to make it a career.
Erin Graceffa

Electrical & Computer Engineering

For Erin Graceffa, UMass Lowell’s hands-on approach to learning as well as the opportunity to participate in co-ops and take elective courses have helped her figure out which career path to take after graduation.
Thomas McGurk

Music

A graduate of the Sound Recording Technology Program, Thomas McGurk '91 owns his own studio and is a seven-time Emmy award winner.
Joanne Yestramski

Business Administration

As vice chancellor of finance and operations, Joanne overseas administrative departments such as accounting, facilities, human resources, budgeting, information technology, parking and more – all areas that keep the University humming.
Amanda Robinson

Finance

Amanda Robinson considers Jacquie Moloney a true role model. As a UMass Student Trustee, Robinson got to help her mentor become elected Chancellor of UMass Lowell.
Nano-particle enhanced plastics

Daniel Schmidt

Associate Professor, Plastics Engineering

Daniel Schmidt and his team have identified an alternative to BPA.
Christopher Nunez

Accounting and International Business

Taking advantages of opportunities outside the classroom has helped Christopher Nunez succeed at UMass Lowell.
Terri Jabaley

School of Nursing

Terri Jabaley, an advanced practice oncology nurse, chose UMass Lowell to pursue a Ph.D. in research, to learn more about her patients disease and the role genetics played
Kyle Coffey

Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy

Kyle Coffey credits the strength of the UMass Lowell faculty for preparing him with the critical-thinking skills needed to pass his board exam the first time around.
May Futrell

School of Nursing

As a young nursing student on hospital duty, May Futrell was struck by the neglect of elderly patients, which ultimately defined her career and helped implement the first graduate program in the U.S. to educate primary-care gerontological nurse practitioners.
Tyler Farley

Political Science, Economics

Tyler Farley has found much to satisfy his appetite for politics on campus and off, from serving in student government, to campaigning for Marco Rubio, to attending the Republican National Convention and more.
Covington Bien-Aime

Business Administration

Inspired by the generosity of others after surviving the devastating 2010 earthquake in his native Haiti, MBA student Covington Bien-Aime gives back by volunteering through Organizational Behavior in Action summer course.
Steven Jacek

Chemical Engineering

Research and community are important to Steven Jacek. Fortunately, he’s found opportunities for both on campus.
Anteah Jones

Psychology and Criminal Justice

Many people think they don’t have the time to work on a degree. But as Anteah Jones says, “there’s always time for education.”
John Huikku

Art

John Huikku, using his art degree from UMass Lowell, is responsible for some of our most beloved movie characters, including Elsa from "Frozen."
Jenna Goecke

Exercise Physiology

Jenna Goecke is able to pursue her exercise physiology degree and compete in synchronized skating with the help of supportive faculty.
Kreg Kaminski

Biological Sciences

Kreg Kaminski's experience at UMass Lowell in the Biology department and UTeach Program is being put to good use at Lowell High School.
Peter Larsen

Biology, Biotechnology

The Honors College offered Peter Larsen a chance to explore outside his major, giving him a true liberal arts education and changing his career plans. Then DifferenceMaker helped him realize his dream of providing unique and inexpensive prosthetic hands to kids.
Nicholas Marinelli

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering major, Nicholas Marinelli, finds the campus veteran community to be very welcoming. He says it really helps to be surrounded by fellow student-veterans who share a unique bond with him.
Jennifer Gonzalez

Nutritional Science

UMass Lowell turned Jennifer Gonzalez into a more confident person.
Janelle Diaz

Psychology

Janelle Diaz says two things made her undergraduate experience at UMass Lowell really special: residence life and the club she founded, Disable the Label.
Chad Montrie

History

For someone who wasn’t born and bred in Lowell, Prof. Chad Montrie has a strong kinship for the Mill City. Montrie, a native of Louisville, Ky., saw the opportunity to work at UMass Lowell as a golden one. “I really can’t see myself anywhere else,” he says.
Molly Clay

Chemical Engineering

Molly was looking for a high-caliber engineering program. The answer was UMass Lowell.
Carly Tiches

Nursing

Carly Tiches's desire to help and care for others began when she started coaching children in gymnastics. She realized that she enjoyed giving first aid and caring for injuries. Now she is turning that passion into a career.
Sarah Ross

Education

Sarah Ross found the path to her profession at UMass Lowell, and the young students of Lowell are reaping the benefits. Ross earned two degrees in five years through the Fast Track to Teaching program. "I wanted to teach in an urban setting, and the whole program seemed fit to what I needed."
Maryann Ford

Environmental Health, Peace and Conflict Studies

Maryann Ford hopes to combine her environmental toxicology research with public health concerns to design effective campaigns that will reduce health disparities in large city populations.
Ardeth Thawnghmung

Political Science

When Ardeth Thawnghmung of the political science department teaches international relations, her students will be learning from someone with real hands-on experiences.
Stefanie Tate

Manning School of Business

Stefanie Tate brings a competitive skater’s dedication and passion for her work to the classroom.
Jessica Saad

Community Health & Sustainability

Looking back, Jessica Saad doesn’t take for granted how much UMass Lowell —and community health especially— helped prepare her for life outside of college.
Vanessa Kent

Accounting and Finance

Studying in the Manning School of Business, Vanessa Kent has juggled a packed academic and extracurricular schedule with her commitment to the field hockey team.
Mary-Kathryn Hazel

History, Political Science minor

At UMass Lowell, Mary-Kate has blossomed as a scholar of history.
Jason Norman

French & English

Jason Norman comes from a French-Canadian family in Lowell, but his ability to speak French really took off after a summer study abroad program in Paris.
Ryan Liebel

English, Journalism and Professional Writing

Ryan Liebel found his talent for broadcast radio as a DJ at 91.5 FM WUML, the university’s student-run radio station.
Aaron Stella

Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences

Before Aaron Stella graduated from the medical laboratory science program, he had more job offers than he knew what to do with.
Kelly Freitas

Graphic Design

By balancing her graphic design studies with a four-year field hockey career and a wealth of leadership roles, Kelly Freitas '16 graduated with America East Woman of the Year honors.
Steven Tello

Assoc. Vice Chancellor, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development; Assoc. Prof. Management and Entrepreneurship

Steven Tello credits UMass Lowell with providing the education, skills and confidence he needed to accomplish significant success in his lifetime.
Eric Peary

Accounting & Corporate Finance

A senior with a double concentration in accounting and corporate finance in the Manning School of Business, Eric Peary has routinely taken on academic and extracurricular challenges and assumed leadership positions in student organizations.
Steven DiNoto

Criminal Justice

Steven DiNoto's career is a mix of “CSI” and “Criminal Minds” high-tech rip-offs, forensics and criminal psychology. He's held top-level posts through his career and credits his UMass Lowell education for his success.
Rebecca Farnham

Vocal Performance and Music Education

According to music student Rebecca Farnham, you don’t need to travel far to get a world-class education. As the Lowell native says, “I wanted an excellent education close to home and didn't have to look much farther than my own backyard."
Ayah Awadallah

English, Journalism and Professional Writing; minor in Graphic Design

Ayah Awadallah is starting an online magazine for young American Muslim women caught between American culture and the tenets of their faith.
David Laurello

Electrical Engineering, master’s in Business Administration

When it comes to education, David Laurello values lessons that translate to life on the job.
Matthew Burke

Engineering

While he was accepted at several high-caliber engineering programs in the Boston area, Matt is happy that he chose UMass Lowell.
Javier Horta

Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences

Javier Horta understands that today’s students are practically born with technology at their fingertips. In his Physiological and Organic Chemistry courses, he continues to innovate and utilize new technologies to help his student learn.
Sean Jordan

Physical Therapy

Sean Jordan is living his dream working for the New England Patriots as an assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist.
Matt MacDonald

Liberal Arts, Nursing

Careers don’t always follow a straight path. Twists and turns along the way can lead you to unexpected places. Just ask Matt MacDonald who graduated from UMass Lowell, not once, but twice.
Angelica Lord

Accounting

Through hard work and determination, Angelica Lord became the first in her family to earn a college degree.
Leandro Quezada

Sound Recording Technology with a minor in Latin American Studies

Leandro chose UMass Lowell after doing exhaustive research online from his home in Ecuador. He was impressed by the history of success and obvious rigor of the sound recording technology program at UMass Lowell.
Kevin Davis

Accounting

The accounting education Kevin Davis received at UMass Lowell gave him his foundation to become the controller of the hockey equipment supplier, Bauer Performance Sports
Paula Bustos

Electrical Engineering

Paula Bustos isn't afraid of a challenge. The Colombia native earned two degrees in electrical engineering in five years.
Brandon Geisler

Information Technology

For veteran Brandon Geisler, transferring to UMass Lowell from Northern Essex Community College gave him real work experience to help in his field of Information Technology.
Yahuba Garcia-Torres

English and Music Performance

Yahuba Garcia-Torres ’96 has been rocking the national music scene since 2006. He says UMass Lowell gave him his musical foundation.
Jessica Tawczynski

Painting

Jessica Tawczynski has made painting her life and career with the help of her diverse undergraduate education.
Briannah Larsen

Business Administration

Briannah Larsen came here to play Division I field hockey – and stayed for the business school and the Honors College.
Alexander Rick

Plastics Engineering

For plastics engineering major Alexander Rick, a co-op position at Burton Snowboards was a dream job, a perfect alignment of his personal passion and professional goals.
Mike Lunderville

Mathematics, Computer Science minor

Through a summer internship in Holly Yanco’s lab, Mike entered the creative, team-building world of robotics that thrives here on campus.
Harish Hande

Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Social entrepreneur Harish Hande is helping the poor in India in an economically and environmentally sustainable way, by bringing affordable solar power to the countryside.
Sarah Herrick

Criminal Justice, Sociology minor

Sarah Herrick’s studies and many internships prepared her for a job working with troubled teens.
Leo Montagna

Plastics Engineering

Plastics Engineering alumnus Leo Montagna Jr. '70, '76 says he wouldn't be where is is today with the University. He is a devoted UMass Lowell donor and supporter of the Plastics Engineering Department.
Rachel Silk

Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Manning School of Business student Rachel Silk landed a professional co-op as a marketing events coordinator that has helped shape her future career plans.
Danielle Bergeron

Community Social Psychology

Danielle Bergeron always knew she wanted to be involved with the Chamber of Commerce. She just didn’t expect to be its director in her mid-20s.
Danielle Niles

Atmospheric Science

NECN Meteorologist Danielle Niles says that the meteorology program at UMass Lowell was amazing. "It provided me with a solid foundation not only in the atmospheric sciences, but in other critical weather-related fields such as math, physics and chemistry."
Samantha Hamel

Business Administration

Through two co-ops and two internships, Samantha Hamel discovered her true professional calling — and landed the job of her choice before graduating.
Mayara Belasque

Accounting

Transferring from UMass Amherst, now an accounting major in the Manning School of Business, Belasque wants to become a certified public accountant, a profession she feels has limitless opportunities for success.
Noel Twagiramungu

Political Science

Noel Twagiramungu, an international scholar and human rights activist from Rwanda, offers unique insight into the dynamics of political violence and repressive regimes in Africa.
Roger Cressey

Political Science

Roger Cressey is a leading expert on counterterrorism and security, who has served in two White House administrations and the Departments of State and Defense, and gives expert commentary on NBC News.
Tim DiFrancesco

Physical Therapy

Tim DiFrancesco '06 landed his dream job as the strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. His doctor of physical therapy degree gave him the edge.
Abigail Giarosso

Chemistry

Honors chemistry major Abigail Giarrosso found a work-study job her freshman year in the lab at the Toxics Use Reduction Institute. Now she’s helping develop and test a safer paint-stripper – with great success.
Aleksandra Tugbiyele

English

Aleks came to UMass Lowell for an education she could afford. She left with the skills to help others.
Vladimir Saldana

Finance and Management

For Saldana, who is pursuing a dual concentration in finance and management and minoring in Spanish, the experience of studying overseas has helped expand his view of global business and cultures.
Malinda Reed

History & English, minor in Legal Studies, Honors College

Student trustee Malinda Reed is considering a career in human rights and immigration law after studying the history of Greek immigrants in Lowell.
Matthew Desmond

Mathematical Sciences

As a UMass Lowell freshman, Matthew Desmond decided he wanted to be a math teacher and got hands-on experience through innovative teacher-training programs like UTeach and Jumpstart.
Edwyn Shoemaker

Political Science

Edwyn Shoemaker hasn't had an easy road through life. But he’s taken the right steps for success in his education and wants to help others do the same.
Worker health and safety

Laura Punnett

Director, Center for Public Health in the New England Workplace

University Professor Laura Punnett heads the Center for Public Health in the New England Workplace, one of four CDC national Centers for Excellence of the NIOSH Total Worker Health(TM) program.
Marlon Pitter

English, minor in Digital Media

Marlon Pitter came to UMass Lowell from Connecticut because of the campus’ diversity, urban environment and strong music program.
Salmaan Kapadia

Business Administration, Accounting

For Salmaan Kapadia, giving back to the community has been a life-long endeavor that's rooted in family.
Neurobiology & neurodegeneration

Thomas B. Shea

Director, Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration Research

Tom Shea's research looks at ways to prevent or slow down brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and ALS.
Sophie Hansen

Criminal Justice and Psychology

Sophie Hansen doesn’t just talk the talk – she walks the walk about getting involved with student activities and residence life. Watch a video interview to learn more about life at UMass Lowell.
Casey O'Neill

Business, Accounting concentration

Casey O’Neill didn’t originally want to follow in her parents’ footsteps and study accounting at UMass Lowell. Now that she has, she couldn’t be happier with her decision.
Larry Feinberg

KnipBio

Traffic and expense of commuting to Boston or Cambridge was daunting for Larry Feinberg. Then he found UMass Lowell iHub.
David Nader

Civil Engineering

Transferring from Middlesex Community College, David is now the mix captain for UMass Lowell’s 2012 concrete canoe team, in charge with devising a concrete formula that can withstand being molded, transported and paddled — and stay afloat.
Benjamin Gacek

Criminal Justice, Accounting

A summer co-op inspired Benjamin Gacek to pick up a second major and pursue a career in forensic accounting.
Neha Manohar

Chemical Engineering

Through her summer internship at UMass Lowell, Neha Manohar gained hands-on research experience and the opportunity to present her findings at a national meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Mark Saab

Plastics Engineering

Alumni donor Mark Saab's UMass Lowell education provided the foundation for a successful career. His gratitude to the plastics engineering program is expressed through the generous donations he's bestowed upon the University.
Lydia Sisson

Economic and Social Development of Regions

Armed with skills achieved through her graduate studies in Economic and Social Development of Regions, Lydia Sisson '12 launched Mill City Grows "with the goal of empowering Lowell residents to create a safe, healthy food system through access and education."
Nairoby Gabriel

Honors College, Political Science

Nairoby Gabriel is graduating with an Honors College degree in Political Science after only one year at UMass Lowell, where she participated in Model UN for the first time – and was named an outstanding delegate.
Linda Williams

Criminology and Justice Studies

Williams has spent decades studying family violence, violence against women, and child sexual abuse. Her recent work includes a study of commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth and domestic and international trafficking of humans.
Krystal Quezada

English - Journalism and Professional Writing

Local, regional and international experiences have prepared Krystal for life after college.
James Ristow

Mechanical Engineering

James Ristow wanted to be an astronaut when he grew and now works at NASA as an aeronautical engineer. When given the chance to further his studies in structural dynamics, UMass Lowell was at the top of his list.
Johnny Sann

Finance, UMass Lowell Police Officer

Officer Johnny Sann, who is closing in on his business degree, says volunteering at the Special Olympics gives him a better perspective on life.
Katherine Spagnoli

Plastics Engineering

Katherine Spagnoli took a roundabout path, beginning at Mount Wachusett Community College, to arrive at UMass Lowell's Plastics Engineering Department - now it feels like home.
Gabriela Boscaja

Management and Finance

Boscaja's choice to attend college close to home gave her the opportunity to travel across the globe, making connections that will serve her well after graduation.
Adam Norton

Graphic Design

Adam Norton’s experience at the UMass Lowell robotics lab and Revolving Museum allowed him to work with iRobot on educational school visits to get the next generation hooked on robotics.
Gender, race & ethnicity

Meg Bond

Director, Center for Women & Work

Meg Bond is co-principal investigator for the NSF Advancing STEM Women in the Academy grant.
Joshua Santana

Music Education

When music education major Joshua Santana teaches local grade-schoolers to play violin through the university’s String Project, he connects with them because he was once in their shoes.
Kevin Dibble

Computer Science, Robotics minor

During his six-month co-op at iRobot, Kevin Dibble was a full-time member of the software team – and he developed an automated testing system for a universal robot controller.
Kristen Racamato

Graphic Design

Kristen Racamato forged her path at UMass Lowell, earning a degree in fine arts with a graphic design concentration.
Melissa Franklin

Community Health

Community Health major and transfer student from Middlesex Community College Melissa Franklin is a non-traditional student, yet feels at home on the UMass Lowell campus.
Kevin Copson

Peace and Conflict Studies

Kevin Copson is using his policy and data analysis skills to help local nonprofits while working at a university-based startup.
Zachary Zuber

Exercise Physiology

Even though many of Zack Zuber’s family members attended UMass Lowell, he wasn’t convinced that it was the place for him – that is, until he visited the campus.
Sarah Wroblewski

Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Science

UMass Lowell allowed Sarah Wroblewski to experience her dreams on the field and use the skills she learned in the classroom in front of the camera.
Gordon Halm

Liberal Arts

Gordon Halm '12 learned from an early age that hard work pays off. The Ghana native and father of three earned his Bachelor's in Liberal Arts in 2012 and is pursuing his Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Rich Hamel

Computer Science, Atmospheric Science

UMass Lowell gave Rich Hamel the education he needed to pursue his dream career: Storm Chaser
Shelby Creamer

Nursing

Shelby Creamer gained the clinical experience, faculty support, good grades and passion that made her shine, helping the nursing student land a coveted "externship" with Mayo Clinic.
Nutrition Science

Katherine Tucker

Professor, Nutritional Epidemiology

Prof. Katherine Tucker has turned her early roots in food and nutrition into a research career. At UMass Lowell, she leads the Center for Population Health and Health Disparities, tackling the problems of nutrition in our society head on.
Adam Ayan

Sound Recording Technology

How many people can say they’ve worked with Madonna and the Rolling Stones? UMass Lowell alumnus Adam Ayan can.
Katharine Covino

Education

As a Ph.D. student in education, Katharine Covino quickly immersed herself in the program, which she describes as the perfect marriage of her two passions - teaching and literature.
Pascale Jean-Jacques

Community Health, President of SISTERS

Pascale acquired the skills to make a difference through hands-on experiences in her major and through shepherding the young campus organization SISTERS (Sisters of Integrity Striving Toward Empowerment, Respect and Success) through a growing phase.
Vikram Singh Prasher

Physics

A typical day for Vikram Singh Prasher is filled with studying, attending classes, conducting research, interviewing for jobs and working with the American Physics Society. He thrives on the jam-packed schedule, and on the relationships he’s developed at UMass Lowell.
Frank Talty

Co-director, Center for Public Opinion

Frank Talty, whose experience spans law, politics and Irish history, is a popular source during election season.
Mohamed Omar

Work Environment

While working as an environmental management engineer at Harvard University in 2005, Mohamed Omar decided to “test the waters” by enrolling in Work Environment’s environmental risk assessment certificate program.
Sam Aikins

Political Science, Honors College

Sam Aikins transferred to UMass Lowell because he wanted a greater challenge – and a place he could make his mark.
Matilda Matovu

Biology, Political Science

Matilda Matovu discovered a passion for public health during a summer program at The Washington Center that included an internship with a public health advocacy group.
Joey Mead

Plastics Engineering

For most of her professional life, Prof. Joey Mead has been interested in plastics.
Kacey Hill

Biology

Kacey Hill, a biology major in the Commonwealth Honors Program, spent a summer tracking urban wildlife and studying invasive plant species at the University of Louisville as part of the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.
Victoria Maroon

Chemical Engineering

Victoria feels UMass Lowell's rigorous course curriculum and lab projects have prepared her well for the working world.
Joshua Dyck

Polling and Politics

Joshua Dyck is an expert in political and public-opinion polling, elections and campaigns, and national and state politics.
Wael Kamal

Digital Media Program, Art

As director of the Digital Media program and art lecturer, Wael Kamal helps students learn skills needed to share stories and break barriers in a global world.
Colleen Brady

Political Science, Criminal Justice

UMass Lowell government relations associate Colleen Brady’s path to the University wound its way from Bolton, England through the school system in Lowell.
Edward Barrett

Education

A generous alumni donor, and chair to the Advisory Board for the Graduate School of Education, Edward "Ned" Barrett '58 is forever thankful to his late mother for providing him an educational rudder.
Julie Lun

Criminal Justice

Julie Lun is the first in her family to attend college – and she wants to help other first-generation students start on the path to better lives.
Andrew Ambrosino

Computer Science, Business minor

Andrew Ambrosino is helping to expand the Commonwealth Honors Program at school and to solve problems with his computer science studies.
Wendy Sanchez

Nursing

Originally planning to become a doctor, when Wendy Sanchez received the Tsongas Scholarship to UMass Lowell as a high school senior, she decided to pursue nursing instead. The high achiever who turned hardship into success has no regrets.
Maureen Stanton

English

Award-winning Assoc. Prof. Maureen Stanton shares her love of storytelling with students in writing classes.
Jake Kinsman

Computer Science

Thanks to a tireless work ethic and voracious academic appetite, Jake Kinsman is graduating in just three years – and getting a jumpstart on his Ph.D.
Jie Wang

Computer Science

Jie Wang enjoys teaching computer science at UMass Lowell and likes the freedom of doing research in a university environment.
Ramez Antoun

Exercise Physiology & Physical Therapy

Ramez Antoun’s internship at the Institute of Performance and Fitness in Andover gave him real-work experience and access to leaders in his chosen field while he was still in the exercise physiology (EP) program.
Mark Lalli

Chemical Engineering

In just three years, Commonwealth Scholar and UMass Lowell alumni, Mark Lalli graduated with a B.S. in chemical engineering. Because of his research opportunities at the university, he was able pursue a Ph.D.
Tiffany Noel

Photography

Asked for advice to would-be art students, Noel says, “Go for it. If you love art, you must pursue it. You’ll regret it if you don’t.”
Raymond Soto

English/Writing

Getting out of the classroom can be the best way to learn, according to Ray Soto, a recent graduate who saw the power of his studies during a service-learning course his senior year.
Lindsay Blount

English

Lindsay Blount is a full-time Honors College student, military spouse and mom – but she still found time to pursue a partnership with the Thoreau Institute.
Alana Kelley

Graphic Design

Struggling with the loss of her dear friend Toni, Alana Kelley dedicated her year-long capstone project to him to earn her degree in graphic design.
Nathaniel Royer

Biotechnology

After attending Dean College, Nathaniel Royer wanted a bigger school — but not too big — where he could work toward being a research scientist.
Ruchika Shah

Nursing

The scholarships and financial aid Ruchika received from UMass Lowell helped tremendously in keeping her education affordable.
Donna Lannan

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy alumna Donna Lannan chose UMass Lowell for its “affordable program that was within commuting distance to home. It also happened to have one of the best reputations around.”
Rajia Abdelaziz

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Rajia Abdelaziz wants to run her own smart jewelry company – a goal that’s well within reach thanks to a research co-op and involvement with the Society of Women Engineers.
Edgardo Pomales-Feliciano

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Edgardo Pomales-Feliciano is an inaugural member in the new Pharmaceutical Science Master's program at UMass Lowell.
Melissa King

Public Health

After taking a few public health classes and establishing a strong connection with faculty, Melissa King realized that helping people live healthier lives is her passion.
Jessica Huizenga

Graduate School of Education

The Graduate School of Education's online program afforded Jessica Huizenga the opportunity to advance her career, completing both master's and doctorate degrees without stepping foot on campus.
Mallory Mulligan

Accounting

Mallory Mulligan credits the work experience she got during her two co-op jobs and through her part-time work as the accounting assistant in Career Services with helping her land a highly competitive position at Ernst & Young.
Jack Neary

English

Jack Neary ’73 is a prolific playwright, director and actor with 34 published works to his name.
Taniya Nayak

Marketing

From Fox Hall to your flat screen TV! Taniya Nayak can trace her interest in interior design to her days at UMass Lowell.
Mark Micire

Computer Science

Mark Micire’s unique work experience and education have been able to help people in their darkest hour. He designs robotics systems that help coordinate efforts at search and rescue sites.
Thayse Mota

Accounting

For Thayse Mota transferring to UMass Lowell from Northern Essex Community College was a seamless process.
Bobby Tugbiyele

Political Science, History

Since graduation, Bobby Tugbiyele has become part of the growing community of young UMass Lowell alumni living and working in Lowell.
Amanda Veiga

Economic and Social Development of Regions

One of the more memorable projects Amanda Veiga has worked on at the University was the St. Patrick’s Church excavation project in Lowell. As one of six students selected to participate, the group searched for remnants of Irish immigrants.
Ashleigh Hillier

Psychology

Ashleigh Hillier’s work in the areas of neuropsychology, psychophysiology and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is cutting-edge, interesting and extraordinarily beneficial to young people in the community and beyond.
Jacob Gomes

Community Health

For Jacob Gomes '13, playing rugby in his sophomore year was the turning point that changed his life.
Peter Trearchis

Chemical Engineering

Peter enjoys solving complex problems in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. He’s grateful for opportunities to conduct research.
Dimitrios Booras

English and Political Science

For Dimitrios Booras, college learning isn’t something that takes place only in a classroom.
Deborah Friedl

Criminal Justice, Psychology

Criminal justice and psychology graduate Deborah Friedl is the first female interim superintendent of the Lowell Police Department.
Nicole Sambursky

Chemical Engineering, Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship (MSITE)

Nicole transferred from Middlesex Community College and has availed herself of opportunities for hands-on experience in her field and leadership at UMass Lowell.
Daniel Muise

Honors College, Economics, Political Science

Honors College graduate Dan Muise is launched on an academic research career, thanks to a pair of B.A.s in economics and political science, lots of faculty support and several undergraduate research grants.
Analissa Iversen

Sociology

Analissa Iversen transferred from Eastern University and found an intellectual home in the Sociology Department and became an award-winning student leader at UMass Lowell.
Sebastien Poirier

Physical Therapy

When Sebastien Poirier was a young boy, he dreamt of playing ball in the NBA. As he grew older, he realized he didn't have the skills to compete, but still loved the game enough to pursue his dream in a different way.
Chris & Paula White

Engineering

The founders of what has become a multimillion dollar premium, all-natural cookie dough and ice cream sandwich company hold degrees in engineering.
Terrie Enis

Physical Therapy

Terrie Enis’ college experience is quite different from most. She was married with a two-year old daughter when she decided to go back to college full time to earn her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
Paid care workers

Mignon Duffy

Associate Director, Center for Women & Work

Mignon Duffy researches paid care work and authored "Making Care Count: A Century of Gender, Race and Paid Care."
Jay Souweine

Music Studies

Music student Jay Souweine is a jazz trumpeter, member of the marching band and plays taps at military funerals – yet he loves UMass Lowell for being more rounded than a conservatory.
Kay Doyle

Clinical Laboratories and Nutritional Sciences

Prof. Kay Doyle has always been driven to help students succeed.
Biomedical engineering

Thomas Wilson

Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical Engineering

Thomas Wilson researches the study of micronutrients on inflammation and the development of nanotechnology in the use of drug and nutrient delivery systems and bioavailability.
Sasha Johnson

Administrator, International Students and Scholars Office

As an avid world traveler who grew up in a very diverse community, Sasha Johnson enjoys helping the university’s broad spectrum of international students navigate their way through school.
Renoel Amogawin

Criminal Justice

Renoel Amogawin says community service, sociology classes and work on faculty research are preparing him for a career in immigration enforcement.
Keith Lewis

Psychology

Keith's education in his psychology classes and experiences on the track fulfilled his desire to learn about others and himself.
Brian Dano

Marketing, Finance

As former president of UMass Lowell’s Student Government Association, Brian Dano felt that his voice was being heard.
Norm Bazin

Men's Ice Hockey Coach

As an alum and a coach, Norm Bazin makes the River Hawks proud on and off the ice.
Justin Lawler

Campus Recreation

Justin Lawler's job as assistant director of campus recreation has him working while others play.
Lynn Le

Finance, Music minor

Finance major Lynn Le had to make some major adjustments when she started her co-op job, but she says it's one of the best experiences she's ever had.
Eduardo Beato

Mathematics

Eduardo's passion for math accompanied by UMass Lowell's UTeach program led him to his career of teaching.
Jose Pino

Marketing and Management

Jose Pino earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management, worked as an intern at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union while he was a student and was offered a full-time marketing job when he graduated. He is now the Credit Union’s virtual banking specialist.
Susan Gordon

Doctor of Nursing Practice

With a dual nurse practitioner certification in adult acute care and gerontology, Gordon enrolled in UMass Lowell’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program to learn leadership skills to help her improve care, especially for older adults.
Mikhaila Schaefer

Economics, Math minor

First in her family to attend college, Mikhaila Schaefer likes to work hard, enjoys research and is pleased to be graduating without any debt.
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy

Psychology, English (pre-med), Peace and Conflict Studies

Ianna Hondros-McCarthy knows that you don’t have to travel far, or mortgage your future, to get an excellent education. She says, “Coming to UMass Lowell was the best possible decision for me.”
Deborah Paul

Sociology

Deborah Paul transferred from Eastern Nazarene College and quickly decided on UMass Lowell when she came to visit campus. She discovered the sense of community and the university's rich diversity.
Medical devices

Susan Braunhut

Professor, Biological Sciences

Susan Braunhut has researched limb regeneration and developed the smart bandage, among other medical devices.
Pauline Ladebauche

Assistant Dean, College of Health Sciences

Pauline Ladebauche creates a positive educational experience for all Health Sciences students.
Mallory Hillard

Community Health & Sustainability

Thanks to UMass Lowell, Hillard says she's found true satisfaction and happiness in her career and in herself.
Frank McKone

Engineering

Over the last 15 years, engineering alumnus Frank McKone '56 has created three endowed funds at the University, each of which tops $250,000 in assets.
Andrea Evans

Community Health and Sustainability

Andrea Evans is working as an intern at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health.
Kimberly Chao

Manning School of Business, concentration in Accounting and Finance

Kimberly Chao transferred to UMass Lowell where she was able to follow her two passions: business and health care
Shannon Smith

Psychology, Elementary Education

Shannon Smith entered school planning to be a criminal profiler. Now she teaches kindergarten in the United Arab Emirates.
Matthew Johnson

Management

Management student Matthew Johnson entered the university in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and wanted to graduate with strong educational credentials and relevant job skills.
Kelsey McDonough

English

Kelsey McDonough’s Emerging Scholar research on modernist women’s literature is taking her places.
Catherine York

Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional sciences major Catherine York seems to excel in all that she does.
Bob Manseau

Education

Bob Manseau was named Principal of the Year for his work in New Hampshire, but its his education from UMass Lowell that made the difference for him.
Daniel Schmith

Entrepreneurship and Finance

Daniel Schmith knows how to pace himself on the cross country and track teams. But when it comes to entrepreneurship, it’s full speed ahead.
Brittany Forslind

Biology/Ecology

After spending her freshman year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Forslind transferred to UMass Lowell, where the biology program was a better fit for her.
Ryan MacInnis

English Journalism and Professional Writing

Ryan MacInnis built a strong relationship with the career and co-op center early in his academic career that quickly turned into work opportunities.
Rick Violette

Political Science

Rick Violette Jr. is forever grateful to the UMass Lowell faculty for incredible success in a field he is most passionate about.
Nina Petropoulos

English, Journalism & Professional Writing

Nina Petropoulos landed a job with a Lowell nonprofit after a service-learning internship, thanks to her strong writing and website development skills.
Burhan Colak

Community Social Psychology

Captain in the Turkish military. Former world champion in the 1,500 meters. Passionate promoter of cross-cultural student exchanges. There’s a lot you wouldn’t guess about graduate student Burhan Colak if you walked past him on South Campus.
Liz Ejaife

Community Social Psychology

A research assistantship helped Liz Ejaife continue into the Master’s program in Community Social Psychology – and gave her valuable research experience.
Sadrac Noel

Civil Engineering

When Sadrac Noel graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, he could look back on many twists and turns in his path – and one professor who was always there for him.
Astrophysics

Silas Laycock

Director, UMass Lowell Astronomical Observatory

Silas Laycock researches black holes, neutron stars and time-domain astrophysics.
Quinn Murphy

Operations Engineer

Telecommuting has benefits, but operations engineer Quinn Murphy loves being with other people.
Derek Winslow

History

Derek Winslow rediscovered his passion for learning when he transferred from UMass Amherst to UMass Lowell to study history.
Allegra Williams

Community Social Psychology

With a background in psychology and international studies, Allegra Williams says the community social psychology master’s program was a perfect fit for her. Now, she’s turned her interest in community-building into a career as the neighborhood planner for the City of Lowell.
Andy Hwang

Marketing

Andy Hwang was born in South Korea and moved to the United States ten years ago knowing only one simple word: apple. Here he became a student DJ on the campus radio station, WUML.
Catherine Lufkin

Vantix Diagnostics

Access to university resources and the option of a short-term lease brought Catherine Lufkin as an early occupant of iHub.
Matthew Olson

Graduate School of Education

Matthew Olson, dean of humanities and social science at Middlesex Community College, says there is a direct connection between the doctorate he earned in Leadership in Schooling and his current job.
Riley Wetmore

Management and Marketing

Riley Wetmore balances classes and ice time as captain of the River Hawks hockey team.
Cyber security

Xinwen Fu

Director, i-SAFER

Xinwen Fu is spearheading efforts to help protect the country’s national cyber infrastructure.
Rimonda Maroun

Criminology & Criminal Justice

Rimonda Maroun is doubling up on research and teaching experience as she pursues her Ph.D. in criminology and criminal justice.
Julio Hernandez

Computer Science

Through a co-op with the Information Technology Office, computer science major Julio Hernandez leveraged CRM experience to build a line queue management system for the Solution Center.
Lauren Gary

Psychology, Autism Studies

Lauren Gary transferred to UMass Lowell to study psychology and work with people with disabilities. Thanks to faculty advice, she entered the bachelor’s-to-master’s program in autism studies – and found a job in her field before finishing her undergraduate degree.
Kassie Pavlakos

Medical Laboratory Sciences

When the opportunity arose for the Medical Laboratory Sciences major to work hands-on as a lab intern in Weed Hall, Kassie Pavlakos knew it was too good to pass up.
Lisa Brothers

Civil Engineering

Alum Lisa Brothers is an engineer. She is also an outspoken advocate for UMass Lowell.
Yonnie Collins

Exercise Physiology, Honors

Yonnie Collins joined the Honors College to get a well-rounded education – and for challenging classes.
Deepak Bhimani

Chemistry

Deepak Bhimani's love of chemistry led him to pursue a degree in chemical textiles at Lowell Textile Institute. His education resulted in the creation of several successful companies, and spurred a desire to give back to the University.
Keith Mitchell

English

Keith Mitchell’s search for a university that challenged him as a teacher and scholar as well as offered a diverse campus community ended when he visited UMass Lowell.
Gregory Ensom

Electrical Engineering

An exchange semester at the Czech Technical University led to a two-month internship in Prague for electrical engineering major Gregory Ensom.
Bill Lovely

Industrial Management/Work Environment

A bachelor’s degree in industrial management in 1992 helped Bill Lovely launch his career as an environmental scientist. Now he’s back pursuing a master’s in work environment with a concentration in cleaner production and pollution prevention.
Arno Minkkinen

Art, Photography

Fans of Prof. Arno Minkkinen’s iconic photography may be surprised to know that the camera was not his first artistic love affair.

Profiles List

Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology

Exercise Physiology

Physics and UTeach

Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences

English

Community Health

Professor, Director of Security Studies

Nursing

Director, Submillimeter Wave Technology Lab

Criminal Justice (Homeland Security)

Electrical Engineering

Community Health, Work Environment

Finance and Entrepreneurship

Mathematics

History and Legal Studies

Nursing

Management, Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship

Management Information Systems

Chemistry

Business Administration

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Music

Business Administration

Finance

Associate Professor, Plastics Engineering

Accounting and International Business

School of Nursing

Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy

School of Nursing

Political Science, Economics

Business Administration

Chemical Engineering

Psychology and Criminal Justice

Art

Exercise Physiology

Biological Sciences

Biology, Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Nutritional Science

Psychology

History

Chemical Engineering

Nursing

Education

Environmental Health, Peace and Conflict Studies

Political Science

Manning School of Business

Community Health & Sustainability

Accounting and Finance

History, Political Science minor

French & English

English, Journalism and Professional Writing

Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences

Graphic Design

Assoc. Vice Chancellor, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development; Assoc. Prof. Management and Entrepreneurship

Accounting & Corporate Finance

Criminal Justice

Vocal Performance and Music Education

English, Journalism and Professional Writing; minor in Graphic Design

Electrical Engineering, master’s in Business Administration

Engineering

Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences

Physical Therapy

Liberal Arts, Nursing

Accounting

Sound Recording Technology with a minor in Latin American Studies

Accounting

Electrical Engineering

Information Technology

English and Music Performance

Painting

Business Administration

Plastics Engineering