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.
Learn how to approach complex topics such as the environment, poverty, governance, peace and conflict and education.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Lana Bashir '23
Liberal Arts
Lana Bashir fell in love with UMass Lowell when she toured the campus.
I liked the homey feel, and I talked to a couple of different students and they really liked it here.
Jake Abramowitz 2023
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Jake Abramowitz won a statewide pitch contest for his short film.
I was super-excited.
Karina Alves '23
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
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.
Chummeng Soun '19
Asian Studies, Digital Media
Chummeng Soun is documenting the traditional dances of his native Cambodia with support from the Center for Asian American Studies and the Southeast Asian Digital Archive.
That's where my passion lies - in filmmaking and storytelling about my heritage.
