Undergraduate Students

Motivated by the loss of a lake he had enjoyed as a child in his native Uzbekistan, economics major Akbar Abduljalil has taken on the role of president of the Student Society for Sustainability.

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

Using his combined English and political science majors, Duncan Cowie is building the writing, analytical and civic engagement skills that will prepare him for a future law degree.

Honors student Rachel Record won a full scholarship to law school, thanks to the Legal Studies Program and research and practical experiences.

Erin Soulia gained on-the-job experience at Morphic Therapeutic, a biopharmaceutical company that was recently acquired by Eli Lilly and Company.

Brianna Atwood came to UMass Lowell to study plastics engineering – but she’s done so much more. The honors student started a volunteer program that connects UML students with a local school. She has also participated in the professional co-op program, working on fire-resistant seals for airplanes.

Zachary McCann developed computer science skills while working in Prof. Fred Martin’s lab and as a peer leader for SoarCS.

Albert Farah found multiple paid research experiences at UMass Lowell.

Jamie Aciukewicz has used his affinity for the Spanish language to create experiences for himself both locally and abroad.

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

Kylie Letendre, who struggled in school due to ADHD, wants to help children with learning disabilities.

Gianna Geraci ’23 was destined to study accounting at UMass Lowell.

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.

As a pharmaceutical sciences major interested in research and business, Marita Merheb pursues all opportunities to advance her goals.

Taylor Carito signed up to work on The Connector, the student newspaper, at the beginning of freshman year. Now she’s editor-in-chief, and her involvement has shaped her college experience.

Honors history major Campbell Tacey is a commuter student bent on enjoying the full college experience, from research to leading student clubs.

Emerging singer-songwriter Julia James is drawing national attention for her music and preparing to release her first album.

Valentina Munoz Roa ’25 turned her passion for writing and design into a publishing career with a social media internship at Boston’s Beacon Press.

Karam Alafandi is studying history on his way to becoming a doctor.

Giulia Rabbito came to UMass Lowell for soccer and a business education – and then fell in love with economics.

Davood Dashti’s love of photography helped him transition from home in Iran to college life in the United States. Now, the Manning School of Business student is focused on a professional photography career.

The summer after his freshman year, Andrew Stanwicks worked in a hospital rehabilitation research lab.

Honors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.

Emily Crespo came to UML for its affordability – and for the River Hawk Scholars Academy, now a supportive community for first-year, first-generation college students.

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

The River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students, gave Monica Kong the confidence she needed to succeed – and lead.

Melanie Carignan is so enthusiastic about the undergraduate education major that she volunteered to be the College of Education’s first alumni ambassador.

Alana Smith is studying mechanical engineering and is committed to building a more sustainable future.

Medi Woldemichael plans to use her business degree to grow her family’s coffee export business in Ethiopia.

An Honors College student fellowship gave Marbella Leal a chance to work with at-risk students and do research with a professor.

Sophie Combs knows her research is going somewhere: into the online Library of New England Immigration.

After a life-changing health scare, Sean Flaherty recommitted himself to academics. He graduated from the Manning School of Business with a perfect 4.0 GPA and landed his “dream job” at a water sustainability company in New York.

Finance student Carson Tully built on his passion for real estate at UML, serving as president of the Real Estate Network Association.

After switching from mechanical engineering to English, Troy Lafond uses his writing skills to excel with two student organizations.

Honors transfer student Cameron McKenzie squeezed four study abroad trips into her short time at UML.

Transfer student Keya Linton gained valuable lab experience during a six-month paid co-op at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.

Dana Ibrahim chose UMass Lowell for its peace and conflict studies program, which lets her combine classes across the social sciences and humanities to suit her goal: to become a diplomat and aid refugees.

Jenny Lerman hit reset during the pandemic, transferred home to UML and earned a business degree.

For electrical engineering major Jack Goutier of Attleboro, failure was part of the job during his six-month product safety co-op at Bose Corp.

A work-study job with the Center for Lowell History is preparing Lilian Whitehead for a future museum career.

As River Hawk Racing president, Liam Clancy ’25 merged his passion for business and motor sports, fueling his entrepreneurial ambitions.

An honors seminar led Joshua Walsh to design a drinking water system and solar grid for a center in Haiti.

A deep-rooted desire for financial independence drives everything that Linda Barg does.

Patrick McCallum got a leg up on his plastics engineering career with an internship at Wittmann Battenfeld, where he worked alongside the company's president, alum David Preusse '85.

Jaelyn Dones is slated to earn her bachelor’s degree after 2 1/2 years, and she’s already working a dream job related to her computer science major.

Jesse Friedman’s path from Middlesex Community College to UMass Lowell included stops in Northern Ireland and Spain through study abroad programs.

Accounting student Victor Souza knew all about hard work when he arrived at UMass Lowell. His focus was on getting involved during his undergraduate career — while also gaining valuable professional experience through internships.

Jonathan Aguilar ’21 started a 3D printing company as an undergrad that he now runs at the Haverhill Innovation Hub.

By working with the Office of International Experiences & Study Abroad, chemical engineering major Nicholas Langberg was able to add a two-month internship to his summer school program in Germany.

Exercise science major Zachary Kyros is one of the first UML students accepted into the Boston University Early Medical School Selection program.

Ed Priest came to UMass Lowell to study French and music, which led to a career teaching French and Spanish — and joining a mariachi band in Mexico.

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.

Ryan Descheneaux was inspired to teach by his uncle.

Nisarg Jhaveri is learning all about global supply chain operations — and how to work remotely with colleagues in far-flung locations — in his summer internship with Dell Technologies.

As an accounting co-op at iRobot, business administration major Kelly Dankese of Wilmington discovered a symbiotic relationship between what she learned in the classroom and the work she was doing for the Bedford-based tech company.

Annie Soup Koagne is getting everything she can out of UMass Lowell, while working to make it a better place.

2021 Student Commencement Speaker Jamie Smorczewski knows what it means to persevere, over injury, health issues, the pandemic and life’s curveballs.

Sandi DeRuntz invented ZipperBuddy, an aid for people with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary class and DifferenceMaker.

Nazeli Acosta won a State Department Scholarship to study rural health care in the Dominican Republic.

Student Government Association Vice President Nosagiegbon (Sai) Igiede takes advantage of leadership opportunities to develop his skills and support his classmates.

Transfer business student Julia Marino discovered a passion for sales at UML.

Bradley Sherwood explains history to school children and adults at the Tsongas Industrial History Center, an educational partnership between the university and Lowell National Historical Park.

By participating in the virtual UML Launch! Summer Program, Khadija Mir felt better prepared to begin college remotely during the pandemic.

Business administration major Melanie Sunnerberg has a passion for finance that she’s honed through a co-op experience at MFS Investment Management and her leadership roles in student organizations.

Cassie Harding’s internship experiences as a public health student inspired her to tackle the big health and wellness challenges facing people in the cities and towns around her.

Marketing and management student Meghan Dearing is turning a yearlong internship with the UMass President’s Office into a launchpad for a career in communications and public relations.

Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.

A serious knee injury gave women’s soccer player Halle Anderson the chance to explore her artistic interests.

Sergio Rodriguez mentors incoming transfer students as a TAP peer ally.

Manning School of Business grad Emily Lara ’20 has been California dreamin’ for some time. Now her dream is coming true.

With family ties to the criminal justice field, Casey McCauley looks to forge her path to law school through the School of Criminology and Justice Studies.

Kristin Kihara started her own digital magazine, Black, highlighting creators who “aren’t really seen.”

Tariq Brathwaite’s superpowers — creativity and work ethic — have already taken him farther than he dreamed possible.

Honors nursing major Emerson Tully discovered the power of grant writing as an intern for the Refuge Art School, a nonprofit in Lowell.

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.

Transfer student Nicholas Ewing ’24 got through some “tough moments” and became a storyteller at UML.

José Archila Quezada found support and a network of friends in the MAGIC program, which helps students from underrepresented groups pursue medical school.

Ryan Jubb applies his management education to his work as a student EMT and his hobby of flying planes.

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

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

As a sophomore, Matthew Clancy designed a small satellite with a vital mission: getting children and teens excited about their STEM studies and aerospace careers. Now he’s developing his LEARNsat for NASA launch.

Amina Mohammed is the first Youth Poet Laureate of Worcester and a first-year nursing major who loves helping people, especially children.

A first-generation college student, Jeremy Duford was nervous about starting college. He says the River Hawk Scholars Academy was a tremendous support.

Gerry Siracusa is combining his degree in exercise science with an MBA, which will help him open his own physical therapy practice someday.

Andrew 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.

One faculty member opened a door for Adeja Crearer, and it changed her life.

Michael Makiej hits his stride in and out of the classroom, competing as a high jumper on the men’s track and field team while double-majoring in philosophy and political science.

Khuyen Tran is pursuing a nursing degree after witnessing the care provided to her grandfather during his hospitalization.

Anthony Blunt ’24, also known as rapper Ant Blunt, is balancing his passions for music, art, fashion and basketball while pursuing an MBA.

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

Graduate student Ryan Cormier is enjoying one extra year on campus before joining the workforce.

An internship with Microsoft turned into a full-time job offer for computer science major Abdullah Abou Mahmoud.

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

Biar Kon grew up in refugee camps in Kenya. Now he gives back to the city’s refugee community through his work with the International Institute of New England.

Dorcas Ruhamya found a mentor in Assoc. Prof. Khalilah Reddie.

David Rosario says his professors help him to stay focused and motivated.

Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America – and hopes to add a fourth before long.

Kimani Brown is doing research on racial equity and inclusion with a professor.

Studying abroad in London convinced business student Emoni Baffour ’18 to return to the UK for graduate school and pursue her passion for a career in the fashion industry.

Melisa Hussain’s experience as a visibly Muslim teenager inspired her honors thesis.

Honors physics alum Dashon Jones ’23 took advantage of research opportunities on and off campus.

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.

Immersive Scholar Jack Barron is sharpening his marketing skills with the Office of the Provost.

Software engineer Rupal Trivedi returned to her college roots when the time came to get an MBA.

Great classes and research experience, a professional co-op and a cybersecurity competition are preparing Grace Chin for professional success.

By constantly building his network, Dennis Patel ’19 ’20 made the most of his undergraduate and graduate education — and landed a global supply chain analyst co-op job at Lockheed Martin.

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

With her people-first approach, Yonnie Collins found success in her coursework and her extracurricular activities.

A semester in Washington, D.C., interning with a nonprofit that trains women to run for political office galvanized Shaila Bornstein. As soon as she finishes at UML, she plans to return to Washington to gain political experience so she can run for president.

Alexis Day ’17, ’19, a senior health physicist at Boston Children’s Hospital, followed in the footsteps of her grandmother Terry LaFrance ’90.

The Moloney Student Fellowship Fund allowed Mathew D’Entremont to take an unpaid internship with a Lowell nonprofit.

Melanie Khiem is exploring career paths for math majors.

University Alumni Award recipient Darlene Steffen ’76 helped endow a scholarship for first-gen business students.

Prabakar Adithya’s early interest in finance developed into an appreciation for accounting and its impact on organizations.

Internships on and off campus gave Rory Luddy museum experience.

Maddie Gear’s favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.

During her six-month sales operations co-op at Kronos, business administration major Chanelle Cruz developed her Salesforce CRM problem-solving skills.

Honors student Michael Doane has won several prestigious fellowships and scholarships for his cancer-related and biofuel research. He says UMass Lowell does a great job of structuring both classes and learning experiences that build on one another.

Gabriella Monteiro found her community and career direction at UMass Lowell after receiving a scholarship that made it possible for her to stay in school and pursue her dreams.

Rosmery Medrano analyzed her culture and hometown in a field research class.

Linh Nguyen developed a cloud-based market data tool — and a newfound interest in financial technology — through her data science experience with the Nasdaq Futures Internship Program.

Vanessa Chen likes computer science because it’s both logical and creative.

Environmental Science major Mars Orfanos has found numerous opportunities at UMass Lowell to support his career ambitions of designing environmentally sustainable buildings.

Thavaleak Prum came to UML to pursue her dream of transforming people’s lives through research.

Gifty Kessie takes advantage of opportunities to learn and grow – and then turns around and offers a helping hand to others.

A required computing course launched mathematics alum Evana Gizzi on a path to working at NASA.

Honors pre-med biology major Joe Mendes has taken a leading role with UML Emergency Medical Services.

Gabriel Muniz is gaining hands-on experience that will help propel him toward his career goal of working in wildlife conservation.

Thomas Baldwin is pursuing a history degree while planning a career in law.

Kay Wojtowicz ’25 is carrying on a family legacy at UMass Lowell by pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, focusing on cutting-edge materials research with real-world impact.

A lost internship during the pandemic led David Levine to a promising career path at accounting firm LGA.

An elbow injury may have thrown the promising baseball career of Collin Duffley for a curve, but fortunately he still has his nuclear engineering career to fall back on.

Maddy Roop transferred to UMass Lowell as a business student looking to launch a music career. But along the way she’s become president of the Student Society for Sustainability.

Whether it’s working to improve campus life as Student Government Association president or responding to an emergency call as a student EMT, David Morton has dedicated himself to making UML a better place.

From attending COP28 in Dubai to joining the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy, William Lefebvre is learning that environmental science is also an art.

With help from donor-funded scholarships, biology major and trumpet player CeCe Allen is pursuing her dream of scientific discovery at UMass Lowell.

The Model U.N. program and a semester interning in Washington, D.C., helped Alejandro Lopez put economic and political theory into practice - and paved the way for a successful career.

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

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

Cooper Ferrari combined research, emergency medical service and coursework for a successful application to physician assistant school.

After working with Alzheimer’s patients while in high school, Bryanna Ippolito is pursuing her bachelor's in nutritional science and developed a program for students who someday may be working with Alzheimer’s patients to understand what it’s like to live with the disease.

Elinor Mayo wants to fly and pursue a career in law enforcement, so she joined the Air Force ROTC program while studying criminal justice.

Honors student Malcolm Schrafft studied his twin passions: music and theater.

Caroline Owusu lost an internship because of the COVID-19 pandemic – and found a passion for research.

Sarah Elizabeth McDermott is grateful for scholarships that are helping her to graduate debt-free, because in the future she won’t have to say “No” to any opportunities.

Kyle Mehan began researching nutrition when trying to heal his own injuries. Now he promotes a plant-based diet.

Augustin Cruz came to UMass Lowell for its exercise science program and the wealth of research opportunities for undergraduates.

Rachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to UMass Lowell.

Andrew Sciascia’s studies in political science and homeland security are combining with his student newspaper experience to prepare him for a career as a political analyst.

In and out of the classroom, Meilani Chen found support to pursue a future career in epidemiology.

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

Fatin Rahman combines her skills for academics and leadership to inspire women and underrepresented students in engineering.

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

As one of three siblings in college, Karina Provost says her family appreciates financial awards, such as the Kennedy Family Merit Scholarship.

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

Honors College transfer student Serah Njoroge is excited about working within the public health profession to create change, especially within underserved communities.

Computer science major Jessica Vu is gaining invaluable experience and honing automation skills during a prestigious eight-month co-op at chipmaker Nvidia, where she contributes to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.

Catherine de Groot enjoys using her marketing skills to help nonprofits in Lowell.

Laura Cabrera's studies in philosophy and psychology have given her great personal insight - and the confidence to pursue a creative career in music, art and dance.

Knowing how cultural differences make an impact on health, Rabia Haider is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.

After Matthew Fowler's mother underwent heart surgery, he observed the nurses, who worked with both intelligence and kindness. The experience inspired him to choose nursing as his career.

Honors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.

Nardine Faheem is UML’s first recipient of a three-year, $75,000 Entegris scholarship for STEM students from underrepresented populations.

David Levenson’s Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.

Leonardo Giordano has twice interned for credit through a new program.

Eric Roy started doing meteorological research on campus the summer after his freshman year – and then won two research internships with government agencies.

In a sport where team chemistry is vital, UML hockey player Charlie Levesque brings the perspective of an actual chemistry major – one with the goal of one day becoming a chiropractor.

Class of 2024 Vice President Jason McKeon has made the most of every minute at UML.

Rafaela Gonzalez wants to care for people as individuals and in communities, so she's majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology. She's also started her own business.

Chummeng Soun is documenting the traditional dances of his native Cambodia with support from the Center for Asian American Studies and the Southeast Asian Digital Archive.

Allyson Toppi never thought she could work in robotics. An internship at Brooks Automation changed her mind – and turned into a full-time job.

Justin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.

Michael Hines, a former college athlete who wants to own his own athletic or physical therapy facility one day, is following the exercise and fitness management degree pathway.

Tim Murphy says his experiences at UMass Lowell have increased his confidence along with his expertise.

Inspired by a summer program, Carolina Reyes is determined to become an English teacher at Lawrence High School.

Tiana DeCrescenzo ’23 discovered a love of competitive powerlifting en route to her degree.

English and Sociology major Michelle Garcia, a rising spoken word poet, is also learning how to write poetry for the page.

A summer co-op job with the DifferenceMaker program gave Nick Jarek a wider lens on his future career.

Computer science skills come in handy for mushroom farmer Owen Hunter ’23.

A class in archival methods and a directed study, working in the Lawrence History Center, led Jaden Belizaire to pursue graduate schools for archiving.

Transfer student Sabine Laurent is double-majoring and serving as senior class president.

Julia Measmer’s experiments with spinach led to research with a professor.

When Payal Patel started college as an engineering major, she missed tutoring and teaching – so she decided to make education her career.

Cristian Ramos Delgado sang his way into a job with an a cappella group.

Becoming a Red Sox Scholar in middle school set Nicole Carrasco-Cruz on course for her UML degree.

Political science major and lacrosse player Jade Catlin is making her mark as the team’s leading scorer while preparing for a career as a criminal defense attorney.

Mike Carpenter ’97 is busier than ever after retiring from a successful network security sales career.

Michael Aloisi always knew that he wanted to teach. The College of Education is helping him discover all the ways that he can do it – even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By her sophomore year, Feriel Boudif had secured two paid research assistant positions on campus.

Exercise Science major Olivia Houle plans on pursuing a career researching prosthetics and orthotics.

Carla Gonzalez Hidalgo is a full-time student and her family’s sole support. Yet she finds time to volunteer for causes she believes in.

Sonakshi Chaudhary came to UML planning to transfer. She stayed after falling in love with everything the campus has to offer.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore ’24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.

Sam Angelli-Nichols got help for his ADHD and will work for Philosophy Chair Nicholas Evans on an AI research project after graduating.

Ben Jeter’s experiences at UMass Lowell, including participating in the professional co-op program and his job as a resident advisor, turned him into a student leader.

Nicole Hayek came to the Manning School of Business to prepare for a career in marketing. Along the way, she's been able to fulfill her passion for music.

Transfer student Imogen O’Brien became a lead student researcher at UMass Lowell's Baseball Research Center.

Karina “K45” Alves wants to combine music with criminal justice reform.

Between UML’s rigorous coursework and vast extracurricular activities, Sara Aldahabi feels ready to take on dental school.

Fahad Alden found his niche at UMass Lowell by joining student government.

Edward Morante says his studies in education and English, and his participation in the DifferenceMaker program, are preparing him to teach children of all ages.

Meghan Berking ran across the country to raise $7,500 for cancer research after losing her father to colon cancer.

Business student Nadine Chamoun stepped out of her comfort zone for an IT internship. And she’s glad she did.

Abby Mastromonaco’s passion for sustainability led to a Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy fellowship and research experience in a plastics engineering lab.

Criminal Justice major and community organizer Mayara Reis says the diversity at UMass Lowell let her be who she's supposed to be.

Coral 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.

Carley Bennet looks to capitalize on her Washington Center internship experience as she pursues a career in homeland security.

As Student Government Association president, Lisa Degou meets with Chancellor Moloney every month to negotiate for student interests.

Political science major Nadia Eshun used her Immersive Scholar award to intern at the Safe Exit Initiative, a nonprofit that supports women leaving the sex trade.

Flore Stécie Norcéide won an Oprah Winfrey Scholarship to study computer engineering here.

Lena Maria Arango ’19, ’20 loves meteorology.

When she was younger, Jennifer Schultz didn’t want to be an engineer. Yet here she is, a summer intern in the office of Nonspec, a company that offers low-cost prosthetic limb systems. She even trekked to India with UMass Lowell’s B.V.B. Innovation and Entrepreneurship 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.

Hannah Daly researched the opioid crisis with one professor and the alt-right with another. She’s already published the results of a public opinion survey she helped design, and now she wants to use her research skills to influence public policy on behalf of women.

Between the mathematics and UTeach programs, UMass Lowell was a perfect fit for aspiring math teacher Sam Colby.

Inspired by Assoc. Teaching Prof. Deborah Finch, Adam Basma published his first novel for his senior Honors College project.

Leslie Marrero says schools are already inviting her to apply for teaching jobs because she’s earning dual certification in teaching students with moderate disabilities.

Even as a transfer student and a commuter, Vincent Ciaramella found friendship and a helpful community at UMass Lowell.

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

Transfer student Nicole Karp has thrived as a leader and mentor at UML, preparing herself for a global career.

Emily Makrez ’07, ’09 turned her passion for farming, fermenting and foraging into her own business.

Army Rangers veteran Brendon Aylaian is working as a financial specialist for the Air Force.

Honors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she’s inspired by her mom.

Thanks to his internship and co-op experiences, plastics engineering major Kraig Scharn ’20 discovered that sales was the right career path for him. He is now a junior technical service engineer for Entec Polymers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jake Abramowitz won a statewide pitch contest for his short film.

As a merchandising co-op for TJX in Framingham, senior business administration major Hayley Buonodono of Amesbury took a giant step toward her career goal of working as a buyer in the retail industry.

Joining a club as soon as she arrived on campus got Julie Lawton experience on two political campaigns as well as internships in the Boston mayor’s office and the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus – all within a year.

UMass Lowell criminal justice alumna Kara Reeves ’09, ’10 is a two-time world champion ball hockey player who also serves as chief of treatment and reentry for the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.

From policy to research, Sean Simonini is making an impact.

Wonder Ahiatsi chose UMass Lowell for its B.S. in quantitative economics.

As a senior, Music studies major Rachel Sullivan gained experience teaching in a local school — both online and in person.

Thanks to professional co-ops at New Balance and Teradyne, mechanical engineering major Matt Macioci has designs on a future career working with complex machinery.

Big ambitions, combined with practical thinking, led Jessica Tran to UMass Lowell.

Amy Hoey ’88 serves as president of Lowell General Hospital – the first registered nurse in the hospital’s 133-year history to do so.

Javier Palma is earning a teaching license along with his B.S. in electrical engineering.

Computer science alum William Boag ’16, a senior health care data lead for MassHealth, remains deeply engaged with the Honors College through leadership, mentorship and philanthropy.

Madison Fusco is helping to make a difference in people’s lives through her biotechnology co-op at Wave Life Sciences.

Benjamin McEvoy has been racking up wins as a DifferenceMaker competitor with partner Edward Morante and their idea for an inclusive combination of baseball and cricket, Benji Ball.

Brian Richard sees the importance of diversity on campus.

Lisett Córdoba Pren found support to overcome personal tragedy and earn a degree.

Maxwell Aaronson is pursuing international experiences and languages, with the goal of working in the Foreign Service.

Business student Kelly Michael Skelton plans to earn his undergraduate and MBA degrees in just four years – and with zero debt – while juggling multiple jobs and extracurricular activities.

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

Sofia 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.

Urdilinya Smith helped paint the new mural on South Campus.

Driven by a passion for environmental protection, Colin Ormond found his path at UMass Lowell through political science, sustainability research and public policy work.

Katrina Cruess ’12, ’15 has made a career of helping flutes sound sweet.

Emmy Misail won an Honors College creativity fellowship to draw comic strips under the guidance of an art professor.

Business administration major Josiah Gennell loves music and gaming. He hopes that by becoming an information technology consultant, he’ll have the flexibility to pursue those interests and turn them into a career.

Dannalee Watson loves working in hospital labs, where she analyzes patient samples for signs of disease. She says it’s like being a medical detective.

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

Greg Reimonn found a faculty mentor to help him research microplastics in waterways, thanks to an honors fellowship.

Garima Jain transferred from J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA in her hometown of Faridabad, India, to UMass Lowell, where she has gained research and internship experiences.

Anir Dasgupta leveraged internships, leadership roles and networking opportunities to build a strong foundation in finance and real estate at UMass Lowell.

Teerth Patel had to pinch himself after landing a manufacturing engineering internship at Tesla — just after his internship at Procter & Gamble.

For this sound recording technology grad, it’s all between the ears.

The exercise science program provided Lily Boccelli ’25 with the flexibility to prepare for a wide range of graduate programs.

Lana Bashir fell in love with UMass Lowell when she toured the campus.

Shanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.

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.

Transfer student Kristina Boni got her bearings in community college and is now reaching for the stars after an internship at NASA.

Grace Hansen is researching sports nutrition and brain injuries.

Just as she does in the high jump, junior business major Danielle Poublon reached new heights during her operations management co-op at Raytheon.

EJ Judge received his Master of Public Health degree during the pandemic, which provided real-world opportunities to learn what epidemiology is all about.

Through 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.

Josh Santana’s passion for community music grew from the UMass Lowell String Project.

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

Tucker Norton leads the campus chapter of the Delta Kappa Phi fraternity while building a foundation for a future career in marketing and real estate.

Marvens Francois says switching his major to economics was one of the best decisions of his life.

Sydney Fagundes has found her calling: teaching young children, with a focus on science and math.

Brigid Archibald always wanted to be a superhero. Now the editor of the student newspaper, The Connector, she sees journalists as today’s heroes.

Plastics Engineering major Molly Tecce and partners from the 3D Club leapt into action to make PPE when the pandemic struck.

Ryan Katz invented a musical instrument that “plays” the weather.

Jessica Dossantos chose UMass Lowell for its patient simulation labs – and because her twin sister liked the university, too.

Arya Tetali is gaining research experience that will help her advance toward her career goal of developing drugs for the pharmaceutical industry.

Veyli Ortiz Solis earned a B.S. in criminal justice in just three years – with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Student trustee Abby Cooper is a lifelong advocate.

Michael Souza ’13, ’14 is the go-to meteorologist at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

Ellen Panetto was always interested in anatomy and how the body works, but wasn't sure exactly what area she wanted to work in. Her clinical rotation experiences led to her decision to pursue a career as a pathologists' assistant.

Honors student Hannah Allgood came to UML for undergraduate research opportunities.

A 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.

For Nery Rodriguez, public health is the perfect major to combine science with helping people and communities.

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

Mickyas Yihdego, an electrical engineering major originally from Ethiopia, helps the Lowell Housing Authority digitize its blueprints archive through his work-study job at O’Leary Library.

Pratibha Gautam’s job at a medical device incubator inspired her to pursue a career in health economics.

Thanks to her co-op and internship experiences at Kronos, business administration major Maylis Brito has broadened her career options beyond her concentration in finance.

Kevin Harrington’s love of the French language has translated into transformative academic research and a semester abroad in France.

Declan Burke struggled in school as a child. Now he plans to become a special education teacher.

Shirley Adubofour is putting her studies in political science and race and ethnic studies into practice as a student representative on UML’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.

Nicolas Troisi gained extensive experience from his clinical lab rotations and landed a full-time job as a medical laboratory scientist at Winchester Hospital. He started in April, before he even graduated.

An interest in genomics took Caryn McCowan ’11 from researching spiders to working at a canine genetics company.

Despite personal loss and a pandemic, Jonah Burnham completes his business degree.

For her practicum course experience, Alytah Noum was hired by the Lowell Community Health Center as a community health worker.

Jack Sullivan is gaining hands-on experience through co-ops, research and teaching that is preparing him to design more sustainable solutions for the plastics industry.

Lawreta Kankam is passionate about public health. She plans to go on to medical school so she can provide both care and preventive health programs for underserved groups.

Daniel Barros thought the law might be a good way to help people. His classes in legal studies confirmed it.

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

Stacey Nwachukwu is helping communities and influencing policy at the Statehouse.

As a music business major, Brynne Santos performs in four ensembles while also learning about marketing, management and licensing.

Shakira Fedna came to UMass Lowell because of the River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students.

Yrvanie Joseph is grateful for alumni scholarships because they confirm the value of her hard work and academic achievements.

Until her senior year of high school, Angela Messina assumed she couldn’t afford college. But thanks to scholarships and work, she’s pursuing her dream of being a public school teacher.

As student newspaper editor, Ashley Rivera helps other people tell stories.

David Todisco says his political science classes, internships and experiences through UML's partnership with The Washington Center are helping him forge a political career.

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

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

Research experience and an internship solidified Deepshikha Ananthaswamy’s interest in biotechnology.

Dan Murphy uses his mechanical engineering skills to design sets for Broadway performances.

Evan Yu didn’t know much about plastics engineering coming into college. He graduates with a deep appreciation for its role in helping the planet.

Mateo Rull Garza immersed himself in research – and published in a leading scientific journal.

Psychology and Sociology major Debby Fernand serves on the university’s Student Mental Health Advisory Committee.

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

As a well-being coach, Angeline Castillo reaches out to other health sciences students to ease their stress.

Working as a client services and relationship management co-op at MFS Investment Management debunked a lot of assumptions business major Kristen Reardon had about the financial industry.

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.

Despite multiple roadblocks, biological sciences alum Emmanuelle Oliveira ’10, ’12 is on her way to becoming a doctor.

Motivated to help patients regain strength to live their best possible lives, Haley LaFreniere was inspired early on by her mom to pursue a health-related field.

Nicholas Salerno came to UML for a business degree, but an architectural studies minor allowed him to broaden his horizons.

Through the Manning School’s Business and Entrepreneur Scholars in Training program, Abby McNulty developed a case study analysis of the Columbia Gas explosions.

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.

Even as an online student, Parisa Raad found a way to connect in person by enrolling in a study abroad course on international business in Northern Ireland.

Stephanie Nicum found her place at UMass Lowell, taking on leadership roles as she excels in the field of public health.

Twisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.

Patrick Pang knew he wanted hands-on experience conducting research. As a college freshman in the Immersive Scholar program, he conducted research on protective wear that helps prevent injuries.

Miranda Melo feels well prepared for her nursing career. Her past clinical rotations included working at Lowell General Hospital, Winchester Hospital, Holy Family Hospital and the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England.

Boscaja's choice to attend college close to home gave her the opportunity to travel across the globe, making connections that will serve her well after graduation.

Business administration major Keviana-Joy George transformed from a shy transfer student to an outgoing student leader who is on track for a career in human resources.

Mass Lowell offered another “bonus” says Neyder Fernandez: the River Hawk Scholars Academy (RHSA), a supportive program for first-generation college students.

Jeurys Santiago credits his entrepreneurship classes and experiences with helping him launch his networking and marketing company, Minds With Purpose.

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

Alyssa Puglisi was awarded a three-year, $75,000 scholarship by Entegris, the second UML student to receive this support from the company.

Matt Cherkerzian is an EMT majoring in criminal justice who helps with research into decision-making by first responders.

Laid off from his job, Matt Zablocki used the setback as an opportunity to return to UMass Lowell and complete his undergraduate degree in business administration.

With the nonprofit Braver Angels, alumna Sabrina Pedersen ’17 is working to depolarize American politics.

Exercise science alum Alex Sarazen ’17 went on to chiropractic school and now treats athletes at his own clinic. He also teaches classes at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Business major Raj Aurora jumped right from school to a digital marketing campaign manager job at Data Axle.

Joyce Vega is grateful for all of the scholarships she was able to apply for through UML’s scholarship portal.

Janelle Christopher started studying at UMass Lowell at the same time as her mom, Lorraine.

Thiago Borges’ work as a student researcher in a biology lab paved the way for a national fellowship that has provided paid research experience.

Laura Brushingam, a finance student and member of the UML field hockey team, landed a summer internship with Krispy Kreme, where she helped the company prepare for its IPO and presented her work to senior leadership.

Dejonai Willis began her UML career in a support program for first-generation college students. Now she’s thriving.

Christina Han’s work with Multicultural Affairs, her club leadership and her studies in criminal justice converged in her honors capstone: running a “Support Space” for Asian American and Pacific Islander students during a surge in hate crimes.

Curiosity led Russell Todd ’81, ’83 to a wide-ranging career that included nuclear subs, weather radar and disease outbreak modeling.

Physics major Liam Neeley spends his nights looking at the stars as a student worker at the UMass Lowell Schueller Observatory.

Isabella De Souza has won two scholarships that will allow her to study Spanish abroad, so she can bring multiple languages to her future nursing career.

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

Matt Murphy quit vaping after a two-year addiction. Now he speaks out against teen vaping every chance he gets.

UML men’s lacrosse player Khairi Sears shines on the world stage with Team Jamaica – and on campus.

Nicholas Trunfio immersed himself in history while studying abroad.

When Nicole Cruz Merced overcame her shyness and reached out to a professor, it changed her life.

Erlande Fevrier interned in the Office of Outreach and Prevention at Medford City Hall, helping people access health services.

Duc Vu discovered his ability to teach in high school, so he signed up for the UTeach program in STEM education.

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

Three bus rides, a different language and a challenging curriculum were not roadblocks for Isaura Jimenez on her path to a nursing degree. She saw them as challenges to be met.

The Honors Program at Middlesex Community College helped Andrea Patino Galindo master English – and transfer to the Honors College at UMass Lowell.

Olivia Hebert discovered a passion for corporate real estate at UMass Lowell.

With the goal of becoming a lawyer, Honors College student Daphne Shakira Naut double majored in philosophy and political science.

UMass Lowell’s strong partnerships in the defense industry helped Louis Chin ’20 launch a career in the U.S. Department of the Air Force.

Ted Lagrander studied engineering in Germany over the summer.

An internship with a criminal defense attorney helped Political Science major Hannah Casey choose her career direction.

Rhondyna Reth is blending global experiences, cultural advocacy and graphic design at UML — a path made possible by scholarships and smart financial planning.

Kavi Oeur decided to major in the pharmaceutical sciences, marketing and management option to pursue a more business-related job in the pharmaceutical industry.

Biology major Nicholas Benjamin has a penchant for keeping things healthy and safe — whether it’s people or animals.

Honors student Stephanie Guglielmo is all about studying abroad.

The Medical Lab Science program helped Michael McCormack use his problem-solving skills to land a job learning how diseases occur.

Jennica Hamm was mentored and is now a mentor herself, helping first-year students get acclimated to campus and academic life.

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

A data analytics summer internship at candy giant Mars Inc. gave Ginika Okoli a new perspective on her mathematics degree.

A scholarship introduced Andreas Himariotis to research – and a possible career as a sports researcher.

Transfer student Elliot Johnson ’25 built a portfolio of global health, entrepreneurship and public service experiences that shaped his commitment to humanitarian innovation.

Juana Guerrero came to UML with strong academic credentials. A support program helped boost her confidence and leadership skills, too.

Lacrosse player Caroline Klim ’23 plans to apply public health knowledge to her future nursing career.

Nick Abourizk started college with plans to pursue a biology degree – but he couldn’t deny his passion for acting. An Oprah Winfrey Scholarship affirmed his decision to switch his major to Theatre Arts.

Senior chemical engineering major Mina Le chose a work-study job at the front desk of the Student Employment Office because she wanted to improve her communication skills. She’s done that and more, being named the university’s Student Employee of the Year.

Sam Morgan came to UMass Lowell to study atmospheric science and meteorology. He expanded his education and professional network through experiences with two of the nation’s leading atmospheric sciences organizations.

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.

Mya Neary won an honors fellowship to learn more about running an urban farming nonprofit. Now she’s volunteering with Mill City Grows while developing her own business plan.

Nursing student David Nguyen learned how to provide hands-on care to COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.

Benedicta Agyemang-Brantuo won the 2021 MLK Service Award for starting a club to address health disparities – amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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.

After making his mark at UML as Student Government Association president, Manning School of Business senior Andre DiFilippo is excited to get started on a sales career.

Mina Lam added “Japanese Student Association founder” to her already busy schedule.

Honors College Student Fellow Sunilda Frias is studying biology to help subsistence farmers improve their soil.

Varsha Perkins loves both her teaching and honors classes.

As one of the university’s first DC-CAP Scholars, mechanical engineering major Kevin Akers is pursuing his dream of becoming an astronaut — while also continuing to make a difference in the lives of others.

Haris Mukanga’s passion for computer science drew the praise of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.

Jared Socolow turned his own struggles into a research project that he will present at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science.

An introduction to research helped Noah Mason find his passion.

A series of mentors helped Cleidir Mendes thrive at UML — and land a job at Fidelity Investments.

After living through civil war in her native Ivory Coast, Senior Class President Anna Kouadio is grateful for her opportunities at UML.

With an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.

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

Nicole Wilson ’24 discovered a passion for volunteering while earning a business degree.

Suhani Karki has taken advantage of all that UML offers, from study abroad and student clubs to research.

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

During her final semester at UMass Lowell, Maddie May Scott’s band was invited by rock royalty Melissa Etheridge to join the all-star lineup playing on Etheridge’s annual seven-night spring cruise.

Kellsie Howard has managed to achieve a lot in her first two years in the Manning School of Business, including organizing a DECA competition, starting two clubs and working as a co-op at Putnam Investments.

Majoring in Public Health helped Ashley Ventrillo turn her passion for women's rights into a career.

Honors College student Anthony Amatucci leads the UML Marching Band and the Model U.N. team – and still finds time for a double major, a minor and research.

Triple River Hawk Rigel Cappallo ’13, ’16, ’19 went from pianist to physicist.

Tom Stranberg rounded out his business degree with co-ops at the Boston Federal Reserve and Wayfair.

Rena McFall led student organizations and gained national and international experience in Washington, D.C., preparing for a future career in international law.

A class in cognitive psychology inspired Melissa DiPano to do research with two professors and aim for a Ph.D.

Erin McGuire has been able to ease into her new job as staff geologist at Nobis Group in Concord, N.H., while putting the finishing touches on her bachelor’s degree in environmental science with a geoscience option.

Ever 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.

Ariel Shramko is growing food for Earth and beyond.

A research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.

Madison Reed works as a research assistant with Plastics Engineering Prof. Ramaswamy Nagarajan in the UML Fabric Discovery Center.

Annie Cary found herself wading through lakes in search of stickleback fish as part of her immunology research.

George Dylan Bistany completed his master’s degree abroad in fall 2019 at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

Ainsley Skinner is capping her biology degree with a faculty-led trip to the Galápagos Islands, where she’ll walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin.

Kadeem Davis stepped out of his comfort zone to start the Black Student Union. He’s learned a lot about leadership and building an organization—and about the diverse interests of black students on campus.

Business student Shaymus Dunn got hands-on accounting experience – and an unexpected visit to the NASDAQ stock exchange – during his summer internship at EverQuote.

Marine Corps veteran Daryle LaMonica is on the fast track to becoming a doctor through the UMass Medical School Baccalaureate to M.D. Pathway Program.

As a dual major in public health and political science, Anthony Milisci leads a student club that promotes organ donation, and he also serves on the Student Government Association.

Jesse Nguyen has built a strong journalism foundation at UMass Lowell through his leadership of The Connector, campus involvement and a growing focus on video media as a career path.

The River Hawk Racing club steered Garrett Perry to UML. Now, he’s on course for a career in motor sports.

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.

Fahad Alden says college is about finding where your passions and skills align.

Marcus Whitlow began pursuing a health care degree after caring for his family.

Student-athlete Megan Salsinha credits her honors research project and academic coursework for preparing her for medical school.

Rafal Thaher brings a unique international perspective to her coursework in the Manning School of Business. After fleeing war-torn Iraq with her family in 2005, she has spent the last two decades pursuing her passion for entrepreneurship.

As co-president of the Society of Environmental Scientists student organization, Evelynn Cousey has developed leadership skills that she plans to take into a career in environmental policy and law.

Mechanical engineering grad Maxwell Dumerant, who was activated by the Mass. National Guard to assist with the state’s pandemic response during his senior year, landed a job at General Dynamics Electric Boat.

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

Daniel Howell spent several years addressing the opioid epidemic in Lowell. Now, he’s working on a pandemic: COVID-19.

A born extrovert, business major Angel Molekunnel is seizing every opportunity that she can at UML.

Josh Barosin helped to relaunch the Rocketry Club, leading its growth and spearheading fundraising efforts that expanded the team’s budget and impact.

Ethan Ayotte is preparing for a career in nuclear engineering through advanced research, leadership roles and hands-on experience with the U.S. Department of Energy.

Adam Wood is making the most of every opportunity at UMass Lowell, from studying abroad in Paris to tutoring his peers and balancing two majors.

Exercise science major and UML women’s soccer player Nadja Andersen is building a strong foundation in health and human performance.

So far, Honors College student Nancy Chac has signed up for three honors classes every semester. It could be a record.

Valeria Saldana knew she had found a welcoming community from her first visit to campus.

Patricia Pham has been able to explore many interests beyond her accounting studies at UMass Lowell, from running the Book Club and Crochet Club to studying abroad and tutoring.

To pursue her dream of becoming a doctor, Sonma Agundu joined MAGIC, a program to help students from underrepresented groups succeed in health care careers.

Jack Callahan is pursuing a public health degree to improve the lives of as many people as possible.

SoarCS, a summer program for incoming computer science majors, helped shape Ariana Brown’s college experience.

Political science alum works on White House staff.

From leading her Air Force ROTC detachment to speaking at Commencement, Sydney Selby ’25 has found purpose, confidence and community far from her Colorado home.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Aya Oulal was able to study abroad in Spain, attend COP28 in Dubai and become a resident advisor.

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

An aspiring audio engineer and music teacher, Joe Paquin composed his first choral piece, “Barter,” which was performed at UML’s annual New Music Concert.

UMass Lowell was love at first sight for business major Tan Nhat Nuynh, a native of Vietnam, who is making the most of his opportunities in and out of the classroom.

As Rowdy the River Hawk, Garrett Kelly has gained a unique perspective on UMass Lowell — and landed professional mascot work with the New England Revolution.

Ammar Nagy found his academic direction in data-driven business and artificial intelligence, supported by close faculty mentorship and a strong international student community.

Rameez Shaikh ’21 has been accepted by more than six dental schools, thanks to mentoring by Chemistry Assoc. Teaching Prof. Khalilah Reddie.

Jessica Ross landed a job after graduation as a research associate in the gene therapy analytical development department at Sarepta Therapeutics.