Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Make an effort to venture outside the classroom to mingle with local ordinary citizens. more >
Ardeth  Thawnghmung

My favorite thing about UMass Lowell is the diversity. There’s a great sense of community here. more >
Deborah Paul, ’14

The professors go above and beyond to make sure you really understand the material. more >
Francisco  Urena, ’10

Give back. It's an obligation. Find the most satisfying and fitting way for you and start giving back. more >
Roger Cressey, ’87

I want to see students progress and grow in their writing. more >
Maureen Stanton

I’m able to do something that actually matters to someone--it's no longer just a grade. more >
Raymond Soto, '12

The diversity of students at UMass Lowell prepared me for working with diverse communities in the real world. more >
Allegra Williams, ’09

I wouldn't think of going anywhere else but UMass Lowell. more >
Adam  Ayan, ’97

I like that the research I’m doing is making a contribution to society. more >
Analissa Iversen, ’12

UMass Lowell is a really great school to transfer into. If you’re a new student, get involved. Even if it’s just one club, go all out. more >
Sophie Hansen, ’12

Choosing UMass Lowell, I did not make the decision lightly. I’ll be graduating with no debt and paid for most of school myself. more >
Mikhaila Schaefer, ’13

The art department is close and the faculty give you opportunities not available at other schools. more >
Jessica Tawczynski , '14

When I talk about the SRT program, and I do every chance I get, I tell people how amazing it is. more >
Thomas McGurk, '91

I truly appreciated the flexibility of the R.N. to B.S. program. more >
Matt MacDonald, ’06, ’11

I love my students, and I am able to work creatively and collaboratively. I am in the right place. more >
Arno Minkkinen

I hope that my students remember the importance of giving back. more >
Keith  Mitchell

Sociology attracts students who want to make a difference in the world. more >
Mignon Duffy

I decided to study what I love. Now it’s my career. more >
Joe MacFadzen, ’09

Having a professional music program at such a high-level university is exciting. more >
David Martins, ’79

It's like having one-on-one tutors in a university setting. more >
Amanda  Veiga, ’12

I love teaching and I love the students at UMass Lowell. more >
Linda Williams

To be a successful producer and not simply a technician, you must also be an artist. more >
Leandro Quezada, '15

You make your own opportunities. No one handed that to me. more >
Renee Elliott, '86

UMass Lowell provides me with the tools and resources to jumpstart my education and my future. more >
Rebecca Farnham, ’12

Don't let anyone or anything stop you, never give up, but do ask for help, and get involved. more >
Janelle Diaz, ’12

UMass Lowell is an awesome community of brilliant people. more >
Colleen Brady, ’02, ’04

Make sure you familiarize yourself with all that UMass Lowell has to offer. more >
Ashleigh  Hillier

UMass Lowell was my first and only choice. more >
Shannon Smith, ’08, ’09

I had to take control of my life...College was the one ticket out. more >
Edwyn Shoemaker, '14

The education I received at UMass Lowell has made a significant difference in my life. more >
Steven Tello, ’80, ’02

The community psychology program gave me a different perspective, a deeper understanding. more >
Danielle Bergeron, ’07

I may not know a person, but if I find out they’re from UMass Lowell, we automatically have a connection. more >
Adam Norton, ’10

This curriculum fits perfectly into my family's needs, both with its affordablity and flexibility. more >
Anteah Jones, ’11

Study abroad was a powerful experience for me…Every second of the trip was valuable. more >
Derek Winslow, ’13

Studying and traveling abroad benefitted my character and my future career.  more >
Jennifer Castano, ’13

My initial focus was to grow as a writer and a professional, but I gained so much more. more >
Krystal Quezada, '13

Students are excited about the sense of hands-on journalism that our classes provide. more >
Wael Kamal

I am so proud to call Lowell my home and to contribute to my community. more >
Aleksandra Tugbiyele, ’07

My Political Science professors went out of their way to make sure I got the education I needed. more >
Rick Violette, '75

I learned a lot about opportunities in broadcasting as an intern for the Red Sox. more >
Ryan Liebel, '14

The entire city is a classroom. more >
Chad  Montrie

UMass Lowell’s drama club, more than any other endeavor, convinced me that I belong in theatre. more >
Jack Neary, ’73

My parents knew the power of education even if they were not educated themselves. more >
Gordon Halm, '12

I've had amazing art professors who have changed my life. more >
Tiffany Noel, '12

We have a great History Department. I would just like to pack them up and take them all with me. more >
Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13

I see students enter our master’s program with the same passions I had to address issues of social injustice. more >
Meg Bond

The archaeological digs were great opportunities to learn outside the classroom. more >
Dimitrios Booras, ’13

UMass Lowell gave me the professional transition, the time to create a project around food justice and the community connections to make it happen. more >
Lydia Sisson, '12

My English degree and internship experiences opened so many doors. No matter the field, everyone needs skilled writers. more >
Ryan MacInnis, '13

Everything I get involved with is just a reflection of what the school has allowed me to become. more >
Keith Lewis, '14

For musicians, UMass Lowell is a great place with its programs in sound recording technology, music business and music education. more >
Jay Souweine, ’15

Lowell, my work and my connections here have made me a better person. more >
Bobby Tugbiyele, ’04

Professors here are invested in the students. Those relationships are real, they lead to jobs. more >
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, ’12, ’13

UMass Lowell was an amazing experience for me. The professors were great ... the best CJ professors in the nation, they were also very accessible to students. more >
Steven DiNoto, '94, '97

There was a focus on...developing a community of learners. more >
Sarah Ross, ’10, ’11

We intend to make the Tsongas a very tough place to get points for opposing teams. more >
Norm Bazin, ’94, ’99