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Haylee Dussault
Nutritional Science, Public Health

Haylee Dussault was a part of the first class of students in the Master of Public Heath Dietetics program. Shortly after graduation, she passed the registered dietitian exam and landed her dream job.

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Stefany Campbell
Public Health, Healthcare Management option, B.S. to MPH

Stefany Campbell was hired by Comprehensive Environmental Inc, a civil engineering and environmental consulting firm, before she graduates.

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Susan Mullaney
Nursing

Susan Mullaney, who earned a doctorate in nursing practice in 2015, is a vice president at UnitedHealth Group, where she focuses on keeping seniors healthy. She joined the board of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, which sets curriculum standards for nursing degrees.

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UMass Lowell student Angeline Castillo talks with another student.
Angeline Castillo
Public Health

As a well-being coach, Angeline Castillo reaches out to other health sciences students to ease their stress.

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Health Sciences News

  • Two women smile while standing at a podium at the front of a room. There are several audience members seated before them.

    Friend or Foe? Research Symposium Explores the Paradox of Technology

    UMass Lowell's research symposium, “Friend or Foe: Transforming Social Media & AI for a Healthy Future,” brought together interdisciplinary experts and students to explore the complex relationship between technology, artificial intelligence and mental health.
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  • David Claudio and students in the UML chapter of the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers

    Industrial Engineering Professor Finds Success in Building Community

    Industrial Engineering Assoc. Prof. David Claudio won student group advisor of the year for his work with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. He also does “lean health care” and operations management research on the front lines of public health for Hispanics and Latinos.
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  • Hundreds of students stand in an arena during a convocation ceremony.

    A New Journey Begins for Class of 2028 at Convocation

    UMass Lowell welcomed more than 3,000 first-year and transfer students to campus during Convocation at the Tsongas Center, where alum Vala Afshar, chief digital evangelist at Salesforce, shared “28 lessons for the Class of 2028.”
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  • Business student Serena Eliscar in the dining hall

    Brain Gains: Could Academic Success Be Found on Your Plate?

    Keep the brain energized throughout the day by eating whole foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats that help regulate mood, lower stress and boost concentration.
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