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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Accounting & FinanceThe Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell helped Manning School of Business student Sopheak Mean discover a path to college. Through his part-time work at the nonprofit organization, Mean is helping kids like himself from Lowell who may need guidance and mentorship.
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English LiteratureTim Murphy says his experiences at UMass Lowell have increased his confidence along with his expertise.
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Mathematics & EconomicsAnthony Gaeta says his six-month co-op at John Hancock Financial gave him real-world experience in his dream job as an actuary.
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Business AdministrationA born entrepreneur who was tuning up old lawn mowers and selling them online at the age of 6, Louis Cirignano made the most of his opportunities at UMass Lowell. He’s using his degree in business administration to launch a financial management app that he developed through the DifferenceMaker program.
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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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Liberal Arts (Theatre Arts and Economics)At 59, Warren Wartman is embracing a second act as a college student, trading his construction tools for textbooks to study theatre arts and economics at UMass Lowell.
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Marketing and ManagementAndrew Whitcomb is representing 75,000-plus UMass students on the state Board of Higher Education — while working as a digital marketing co-op at Keurig Dr. Pepper.
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EconomicsRachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to UMass Lowell.