Profiles

Financial Aid Recipients

Financial Aid Recipients

Matthew Desmond, ’15

Mathematical Sciences
As a UMass Lowell freshman, Matthew Desmond decided he wanted to be a math teacher and got hands-on experience through innovative teacher-training programs like UTeach and Jumpstart.
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, ’12, ’13

Psychology, English (pre-med), Peace and Conflict Studies
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy knows that you don’t have to travel far, or mortgage your future, to get an excellent education. She says, “Coming to UMass Lowell was the best possible decision for me.”
Rebecca Farnham, ’12

Vocal Performance and Music Education
According to music student Rebecca Farnham, you don’t need to travel far to get a world-class education. As the Lowell native says, “I wanted an excellent education close to home and didn't have to look much farther than my own backyard."
Ruchika Shah

Nursing
The scholarships and financial aid Ruchika received from UMass Lowell have helped tremendously in keeping her education affordable.
Aleksandra Tugbiyele, ’07

English
Aleks came to UMass Lowell for an education she could afford. She left with the skills to help others.
Dimitrios Booras, ’13

English and Political Science
For Dimitrios Booras, college learning isn’t something that takes place only in a classroom.
Mark Lalli, ’12

Chemical Engineering
In just three years, Commonwealth Scholar and UMass Lowell alumni, Mark Lalli graduated with a B.S. in chemical engineering. Because of his research opportunities at the University, he's able to purse a Ph.D. in fall 2012.
Bill Lovely, ’92

Industrial Management/Work Environment
A bachelor’s degree in industrial management in 1992 helped Bill Lovely launch his career as an environmental scientist. Now he’s back pursuing a master’s in work environment with a concentration in cleaner production and pollution prevention.

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