Education and Honors College students are studying abroad in Belize, England and Greece, thanks to School of Education faculty who are leading new programs for global learning.

Six graduating seniors from UMass Lowell’s Class of 2025 share how dedicated mentors shaped their success and prepared them for what’s next.

A panel of recent political science alumni returned to UMass Lowell to tell students about what they’ve done since graduation and how UML prepared them for everything from policy and polling jobs to working for the president’s advance team.

Sean Simonini, who is double-majoring in biology and political science, wants to help find treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. He won a $7,500 Goldwater Scholarship to support that work.

History majors at UMass Lowell take advantage of its historic location and a range of opportunities for internships, research with faculty and experiences abroad.

Seven Honors College students, representing six different majors, traveled to Ghana during winter break for a study abroad seminar on public health and energy.

The university’s Mock Trial team is off to a great start this year, with a win at a Bryant University tournament and strong showings at two more as they head into regionals in early 2025. Students say it’s fun – and that the skills they learn are great preparation for law school or life.

Honors graphic design seniors Andrea Garcia and Daly Grogan created “Earth Nouveau,” a set of sustainability-themed greeting cards inspired by the university’s eco-friendly initiatives. Sales of the nine-card sets benefit the Honors College Fellowship program.

Students learned communication skills to navigate contentious conversations from workshops with Genesis Be, a global ambassador for the nonprofit group Moral Courage, as part of the Honors College’s “Honor Yourself Week” wellness campaign.