Meet Our Students
Sofia Savoca '21
Civil Engineering
Sofia Savoca chose UMass Lowell for the opportunity to be in the Honors College and to study civil engineering. She’s found a dozen new opportunities since arriving on campus.
Opportunities, opportunities – it’s raining opportunities. They’re here if you work hard and know where to look.
Lisa Degou '18
Political Science & Mathematics
As Student Government Association president, Lisa Degou meets with Chancellor Moloney every month to negotiate for student interests.
I fell in love with all the opportunities and the diversity here.
Allyson Toppi ’20, ’21
Mechanical Engineering
Allyson Toppi never thought she could work in robotics. An internship at Brooks Automation changed her mind – and turned into a full-time job.
I never questioned that women could be engineers, because here was one in front of me, and she was so smart, strong and capable.
Christopher Ingemi '18, '19
Civil & Environmental Engineering
A former carpenter sidelined by the recession, Christopher Ingemi went back to school at Middlesex Community College and then transferred to UML. Now, thanks to his job in a lab, he’s completed his master’s in civil engineering and found a great job as a bridge designer.
Because I had worked in construction, civil engineering seemed like a natural fit.
Matthew Chigas '17, '19
Criminal Justice, Security Studies
Internships in the Middle East and in Nashua, N.H., launched Matthew Chigas on an ambitious career path.
I try to get my hands in everything.