Dream big and work hard. That's the River Hawk way. UMass Lowell students pursue their passion for learning in the classroom and beyond. They are each unique but are united in their drive to make a difference. Here are some of their stories.

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  • Varsha Perkins
    Varsha Perkins
    Education

    Varsha Perkins loves both her teaching and honors classes.

  • Jessica Tran
    Jessica Tran
    Marketing and Entrepreneurship

    Big ambitions, combined with practical thinking, led Jessica Tran to UMass Lowell.

  • Nicholas Ewing
    Nicholas Ewing
    Business (International Business Concentration)

    Transfer student Nicholas Ewing ’24 got through some “tough moments” and became a storyteller at UML.

  • Nosagiegbon Igiede
    Nosagiegbon Igiede
    Public Health

    Student Government Association Vice President Nosagiegbon (Sai) Igiede takes advantage of leadership opportunities to develop his skills and support his classmates.

  • Caryn McCowan
    Caryn McCowan
    Biology

    An interest in genomics took Caryn McCowan ’11 from researching spiders to working at a canine genetics company.

  • Nicholas Trunfio
    Nicholas Trunfio
    Business

    Nicholas Trunfio immersed himself in history while studying abroad.

  • Daniela Peña
    Daniela Peña
    Criminal Justice

    Daniela Peña fell in love with research after a faculty member offered her a paid research assistantship.

  • Nicole Cruz Merced
    Nicole Cruz Merced
    Psychology & Community Social Psychology

    When Nicole Cruz Merced overcame her shyness and reached out to a professor, it changed her life.