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.

  • Christopher Simmans
    Electrical Engineering

    Christopher Simmans took a winding path from Texas to Massachusetts, but the move led him to find his calling in electrical engineering at UMass Lowell.

  • Stefany Campbell
    Public Health, Healthcare Management option, B.S. to MPH

    Stefany Campbell was hired by Comprehensive Environmental Inc, a civil engineering and environmental consulting firm, before she graduates.

  • Zander Lai
    Business

    Business major Zander Lai is building real-world skills at a co-op with Wayfair’s new B2B marketing team.

  • Alex Frieden
    Mathematics

    Alex Frieden found his calling thanks to an elective sociology course.

  • Sophia Cavalcante
    Music Business

    As president of the student-run record label SevenSix, Sophia Cavalcante is preparing for a career managing recording artists.

  • Stephanie Ceballos
    Biochemistry

    Whether studying abroad or conducting research, Stephanie Ceballos is making the most out of her UMass Lowell experience.

  • Yeaharne Hout
    Business Administration

    As she begins her career at Fidelity, Yeaharne Hout sees how transformative her UML experience has been.

  • Levon Markosyan
    Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Pharmaceutical sciences major Levon Markosyan gained operational experience as an intern at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Armenia.