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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Medical Laboratory ScienceDannalee Watson loves working in hospital labs, where she analyzes patient samples for signs of disease. She says it’s like being a medical detective.
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Exercise Science, Family Health Nurse PractitionerWith her people-first approach, Yonnie Collins found success in her coursework and her extracurricular activities.
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Environmental Science, Architectural StudiesEnvironmental Science major Mars Orfanos has found numerous opportunities at UMass Lowell to support his career ambitions of designing environmentally sustainable buildings.
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SociologyBen Jeter’s experiences at UMass Lowell, including participating in the professional co-op program and his job as a resident advisor, turned him into a student leader.
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NursingKhuyen Tran is pursuing a nursing degree after witnessing the care provided to her grandfather during his hospitalization.
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Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric SciencesEarth System Science Ph.D. student Ericka Boudreau is on her way to becoming a triple River Hawk.
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Finance and MarketingBusiness administration major Melanie Sunnerberg has a passion for finance that she’s honed through a co-op experience at MFS Investment Management and her leadership roles in student organizations.