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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Biological SciencesWith the nonprofit Braver Angels, alumna Sabrina Pedersen ’17 is working to depolarize American politics.
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English & Environmental StudiesMary Everett combined her interest in environmental science with a love of writing. An honors fellowship gave her the support to write a group of short stories – which won her admission to a top-ranked M.F.A. program in creative writing.
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EconomicsThe Model U.N. program and a semester interning and learning in Washington, D.C., helped Alejandro Lopez put economic and political theory into practice - and paved the way for a successful career.
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NursingCoral Gonzalez set her sights on becoming a nurse after she was hospitalized in middle school. The Honors College student won one of the first Oprah Winfrey Scholarships to help her succeed.
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EconomicsDaniel Barros thought the law might be a good way to help people. His classes in legal studies confirmed it.
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EducationMelanie Carignan is so enthusiastic about the undergraduate education major that she volunteered to be the College of Education’s first alumni ambassador.
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BusinessHonors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she’s inspired by her mom.
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Exercise Science, MBAGerry Siracusa is combining his degree in exercise science with an MBA, which will help him open his own physical therapy practice someday.