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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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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Biological SciencesWith the nonprofit Braver Angels, alumna Sabrina Pedersen ’17 is working to depolarize American politics.
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Civil EngineeringSofia Savoca chose UMass Lowell for the opportunity to be in the Honors College and to study civil engineering. She’s found a dozen new opportunities since arriving on campus.
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Marketing, Digital MediaThrough her coursework, business student Kanya Derisme gained the skills and knowledge needed for a career in digital marketing. Through her leadership roles in student organizations, she learned something about herself.
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Meteorology & Atmospheric ScienceAs an aspiring broadcast meteorologist, Victoria Wisniewski was attracted to UML due to its bachelor’s-to-master’s programs, successful alumni and research opportunities.
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SociologyKimani Brown is doing research on racial equity and inclusion with a professor.
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ManagementEver since moving to Lowell from the Philippines with his mom as a child, Andre Ragel has embraced a sink-or-swim attitude – one that carried the business administration major through a busy first year on campus.
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Finance & MarketingA deep-rooted desire for financial independence drives everything that Linda Barg does.