Student Success Stories

Bian Kor performs at Suitcase Stories
Biar Kon '21
Business Administration

Biar Kon grew up in refugee camps in Kenya. Now he gives back to the city’s refugee community through his work with the International Institute of New England.

As a business person, you get to interact with people and identify needs in the community — and then fulfill those needs.
Sean Flaherty in cap and gown poses with his family outside of the Tsongas Center after UMass Lowell's 2019 Commencement
Sean Flaherty '19
Finance

After a life-changing health scare, Sean Flaherty recommitted himself to academics. He graduated from the Manning School of Business with a perfect 4.0 GPA and landed his “dream job” at a water sustainability company in New York.

When you literally almost die, you realize some things are more important than others. I knew that if I wanted to have a great life, I have to put work into it.
Lauren Brushingham with Crispy Creme exec
Lauren Brushingham '22
Finance

Laura Brushingam, a finance student and member of the UML field hockey team, landed a summer internship with Krispy Kreme, where she helped the company prepare for its IPO and presented her work to senior leadership.

It was an amazing experience that will be really crucial for my career moving forward.