Meet Our Students

Through leadership opportunities as a student-athlete, exercise physiology graduate Amanda Baptiste found her voice — and discovered her calling to become a high school biology teacher.

Patrick Pang knew he wanted hands-on experience conducting research. As a college freshman in the Immersive Scholar program, he conducted research on protective wear that helps prevent injuries.

Augustin Cruz came to UMass Lowell for its exercise science program and the wealth of research opportunities for undergraduates.

Gerry Siracusa is combining his degree in exercise science with an MBA, which will help him open his own physical therapy practice someday.

The summer after his freshman year, Andrew Stanwicks worked in a hospital rehabilitation research lab.

Michael Hines, a former college athlete who wants to own his own athletic or physical therapy facility one day, is following the exercise and fitness management degree pathway.

A scholarship introduced Andreas Himariotis to research – and a possible career as a sports researcher.

Exercise Science major Olivia Houle plans on pursuing a career researching prosthetics and orthotics.

Honors student Hannah Allgood came to UML for undergraduate research opportunities.

America East Man of the Year nominee Juan Avelino ’22 is driven to help others.

Motivated to help patients regain strength to live their best possible lives, Haley LaFreniere was inspired early on by her mom to pursue a health-related field.

Even as a transfer student and a commuter, Vincent Ciaramella found friendship and a helpful community at UMass Lowell.

Akshay Alamuri says UMass Lowell fit his family’s budget – and his own goal of becoming a physical therapist.

Sergio Rodriguez mentors incoming transfer students as a TAP peer ally.

Exercise science alum Alex Sarazen ’17 went on to chiropractic school and now treats athletes at his own clinic. He also teaches classes at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

A serious knee injury gave women’s soccer player Halle Anderson the chance to explore her artistic interests.

With her people-first approach, Yonnie Collins found success in her coursework and her extracurricular activities.