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
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.
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
Warren Wartman '26
Liberal Arts (Theatre Arts and Economics)
At 59, Warren Wartman is embracing a second act as a college student, trading his construction tools for textbooks to study theatre arts and economics at UMass Lowell.
I like to think I add something to the mix, but my younger classmates teach me just as much.
Jake Abramowitz 2023
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Jake Abramowitz won a statewide pitch contest for his short film.
I was super-excited.
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.
