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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  • Leonardo Giordano
    Leonardo Giordano
    Liberal Arts

    Leonardo Giordano has twice interned for credit through a new program.

  • Neeti Kothari
    Neeti Kothari
    Business Analytics

    Neeti Kothari left a job at Big Four accounting firm Deloitte in her native India to pursue a Master of Science in business analytics at UMass Lowell. Despite the pandemic, she landed a summer internship at software company PTC in Boston.

  • Rachel Sullivan
    Rachel Sullivan
    Music Education

    As a senior, Music studies major Rachel Sullivan gained experience teaching in a local school — both online and in person.

  • Michelle Palladino
    Michelle Palladino
    Nutritional Sciences & Public Health

    Once Michelle Palladino started taking courses in nutrition as an undergraduate, she knew right away that she wanted a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

  • Karam Alafandi
    Karam Alafandi
    History, Pre-med

    Karam Alafandi is studying history on his way to becoming a doctor.

  • Kavi Oeur
    Kavi Oeur
    Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing and Management Option

    Kavi Oeur decided to major in the pharmaceutical sciences, marketing and management option to pursue a more business-related job in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Deepshikha Ananthaswamy
    Deepshikha Ananthaswamy
    Biological Sciences, Biotechnology Option

    Research experience and an internship solidified Deepshikha Ananthaswamy’s interest in biotechnology.

  • Jacob Villeneuve
    Jacob Villeneuve
    Electrical Engineering

    Jacob Villeneuve was drawn to UML by its sound recording technology and Air Force ROTC programs.