Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I learned a lot from being here in terms of talking, listening to people and understanding their point of view. more >
Burhan Colak, '15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was all new, all self-led exploration…we did some pretty cool stuff [at UMass Lowell]. more >
John Huikku, '90

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

The entire city is a classroom. more >
Chad  Montrie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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