Nine UMass Lowell students explored Maui during the Outdoor Adventure Program’s first-ever Hawaii trip, snorkeling with marine life and backpacking through a volcanic crater while building friendships and stepping outside of their everyday routines.
Rowdy’s Esports Arena, a 2,500-square-foot, high-tech gaming facility, has opened its doors at University Crossing, providing students of all skill levels a place to compete, connect and take part in the growing world of college esports.
For the second time in two years, The Wall Street Journal has named UMass Lowell the No. 1 public university in the Bay State. The ranking, included in the WSJ/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges report, comes on the heels of other accolades to the university issued by U.S. News & World Report and other institutions.
The Ice Hawks, UMass Lowell’s figure skating club and hockey cheer team, is a place for experienced skaters to grow their skills and for newcomers to explore the sport.
Transfer student Michael Noel has found a home in the Lawrence Lin MakerSpace, where he not only builds his own future as a civil engineer but also inspires his young cousins to imagine theirs.
Leonardo Giordano has twice interned for credit through a new program.
Environmental Science major Mars Orfanos has found numerous opportunities at UMass Lowell to support his career ambitions of designing environmentally sustainable buildings.
Patricia Pham has been able to explore many interests beyond her accounting studies at UMass Lowell, from running the Book Club and Crochet Club to studying abroad and tutoring.
