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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AccountingThrough the Manning School’s Business and Entrepreneur Scholars in Training program, Abby McNulty developed a case study analysis of the Columbia Gas explosions.
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Psychology, Public HealthTara Lynch's experience during her undergraduate psychology program practicum working with a community agency to improve outcomes for rape survivors led her to pursue a Master of Public Health.
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Business Administration, EntrepreneurshipKristin Kihara started her own digital magazine, Black, highlighting creators who “aren’t really seen.”
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Computer ScienceVanessa Chen likes computer science because it’s both logical and creative.
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NursingNursing student David Nguyen learned how to provide hands-on care to COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
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Criminal Justice and Security StudiesFrom leading her Air Force ROTC detachment to speaking at Commencement, Sydney Selby ’25 has found purpose, confidence and community far from her Colorado home.
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Public Health, Pre-medLawreta Kankam is passionate about public health. She plans to go on to medical school so she can provide both care and preventive health programs for underserved groups.