The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) program at UMass Lowell is an exciting interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to design a personalized program from more than two dozen possible concentrations.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Sandi DeRuntz '25
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Art and Psychology
Sandi DeRuntz invented ZipperBuddy, an aid for people with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary class and DifferenceMaker.
I’ve found my purpose: I want to create accessible devices.
Lana Bashir '23
Liberal Arts
Lana Bashir fell in love with UMass Lowell when she toured the campus.
I liked the homey feel, and I talked to a couple of different students and they really liked it here.
Melodie Armand '22
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Melodie Armand turned a setback into greater success.
I’m on a different path, but I’m on the right path.
Karina Alves '23
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Karina “K45” Alves wants to combine music with criminal justice reform.
I was always drawn to do what I can about inequality
James Wilson Joutras '19
Liberal Arts – Digital Media and Theatre Arts
James Joutras came to UMass Lowell to discover himself. His experiences instilled confidence – and took him to Japan, where he plans to work after graduation.
I discovered I was good at editing – taking a bunch of different elements that don’t necessarily make sense and putting them together in a way that creates a coherent story.
