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.

  • Prabakar Adithya
    Accounting and Finance

    Prabakar Adithya’s early interest in finance developed into an appreciation for accounting and its impact on organizations.

  • Justin Baez Peguero
    Business

    Justin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.

  • Yuvraj Aurora
    Marketing and Management

    Business major Raj Aurora jumped right from school to a digital marketing campaign manager job at Data Axle.

  • Emmy Misail
    English – Journalism and Professional Writing

    Emmy Misail won an Honors College creativity fellowship to draw comic strips under the guidance of an art professor.

  • Shaymus Dunn
    Accounting

    Business student Shaymus Dunn got hands-on accounting experience – and an unexpected visit to the NASDAQ stock exchange – during his summer internship at EverQuote.

  • Emmanuelle Oliveira
    Biological Sciences/Biotechnology

    Despite multiple roadblocks, biological sciences alum Emmanuelle Oliveira ’10, ’12 is on her way to becoming a doctor.

  • David Morton
    Business Administration & Political Science

    Whether it’s working to improve campus life as Student Government Association president or responding to an emergency call as a student EMT, David Morton has dedicated himself to making UML a better place.

  • Albert Farah
    Physics, Mathematics

    Albert Farah found multiple paid research experiences at UMass Lowell.