The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) program at UMass Lowell is an exciting interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to design a personalized program from more than two dozen possible concentrations.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Karina Alves 2023
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Karina “K45” Alves wants to combine music with criminal justice reform.
I was always drawn to do what I can about inequality
James Wilson Joutras '19
Liberal Arts – Digital Media and Theatre Arts
James Joutras came to UMass Lowell to discover himself. His experiences instilled confidence – and took him to Japan, where he plans to work after graduation.
I discovered I was good at editing – taking a bunch of different elements that don’t necessarily make sense and putting them together in a way that creates a coherent story.
Melodie Armand '22
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Melodie Armand turned a setback into greater success.
I’m on a different path, but I’m on the right path.
Sandi DeRuntz '25
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Art and Psychology
Sandi DeRuntz invented ZipperBuddy, an aid for people with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary class and DifferenceMaker.
I’ve found my purpose: I want to create accessible devices.
Gabrielle Salvatore '24
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, concentrations in education and psychology
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore ’24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.
The longer I was in the program, the more it opened up my eyes to possibilities.
