Bachelor's to Master's Students

Nancy Pin is on her way to becoming a family nurse practitioner so she can help the community.

Daniela Peña fell in love with research after a faculty member offered her a paid research assistantship.

Inspired by his mother’s careers in health care and business, Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor is working toward a master’s in health care administration while also pursuing his dream of becoming a pediatrician.

Jacob Villeneuve was drawn to UML by its sound recording technology and Air Force ROTC programs.

For Nhuy Phan, an aspiring math teacher who emigrated from Vietnam, "mathematics is a universal language."

As an aspiring broadcast meteorologist, Victoria Wisniewski was attracted to UML due to its bachelor’s-to-master’s programs, successful alumni and research opportunities.

Affordability drew Sarah Curley to UML, but her experience led to a wealth of opportunities and set her up for an accounting career.

Tiana Robinson is working on a research collaboration with the city of Lowell to help inspect and monitor the city’s aging infrastructure.

A social media marketing co-op at financial firm MFS taught Nicole Resendes what goes into running corporate accounts.

Jeongjae Han halted his studies at UML to serve in the South Korean military. Now that he is back on campus, he is focusing on earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

From powerlifting and internships to language study and volunteering, Aidan George is making the most of every opportunity at UMass Lowell.

Celia Hoffman discovered her passion for helping others improve their writing, a skill that’s guiding her toward two possible career paths: teaching and publishing.

Shannon Gray started earning her master's degree in Public Health with a focus on epidemiology as an undergraduate. Her internship with the Uxbridge Board of Health broadened her exposure to the role public health professionals play and strengthened her skills.

Sam DeLap ’21 went from an intern to a lead engineer in just one year at Science Applications International Corporation.

A staff accountant internship at Novogradac confirmed business major Heer Patel’s interest in auditing.

Sydney Sampson is earning a master’s degree in applied biomedical sciences within one year of earning a bachelor’s degree, thanks to UMass Lowell’s bachelor’s-to-master’s program.

The 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.

Donald Rogers gained research experience as an exercise science major, which fueled his desire to become a physician scientist.

Francesca Kamwa ’21 nearly dropped out when her father died. Thanks to support from UML faculty, she’s now applying to medical schools.

With faculty support, Hope Zouzas won a prestigious $15,000 scholarship and has lined up a post-graduation accounting internship at PwC.

Sid Iyer has taken advantage of internships, research opportunities, the DifferenceMaker program and more to pursue his goal: a career in biomedical research and development.

Drawn to UML by the DifferenceMaker program, business major Cameron Famiglietti is now paid to help market it.

Kieran Scofidio discovered a passion for travel and international business at UMass Lowell.

Matthew Almeida’s interests in real estate and finance have built off each other in the Manning School of Business.

Aspiring math teacher Tanya Kieu ’24 gained real-world teaching experience through the UTeach program.

River Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.

Eleanora Peters fell in love with teaching at the Boston Museum of Science.

Honors business student and MLK award-winner Beatriz Martins has learned the value of resilience.

Double River Hawk Cassia Fontes’ work with the Radiation Safety Office has set her apart in the job market.

Simone Peironnet secured a job with Boeing as a health physicist before graduating from UMass Lowell.

Hailey Appiah-Opoku came to UMass Lowell determined to build a future in tech and entrepreneurship, and she’s gained the tools, confidence and community to do just that.

After earning two degrees at UMass Lowell, Rebecca Mendum is continuing her education at Harvard University.

Douglas Correa Ospina plans to combine his studies in psychology and economics to help immigrants and others from marginalized groups become more financially secure.