Dream big and work hard. That's the River Hawk way. UMass Lowell students pursue their passion for learning in the classroom and beyond. They are each unique but are united in their drive to make a difference. Here are some of their stories.
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Electrical EngineeringPakistan native Ramsha Farooq ’19 came all the way to UMass Lowell for her master’s degree in electrical engineering. She’s staying in the area after landing a “perfect job” as an electrical engineer at Black & Veatch in Burlington, Mass.
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Radiological Health PhysicsFrancesca Kamwa ’21 nearly dropped out when her father died. Thanks to support from UML faculty, she’s now applying to medical schools.
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Digital Media & BusinessAnthony Blunt ’24, also known as rapper Ant Blunt, is balancing his passions for music, art, fashion and basketball while pursuing an MBA.
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FinanceNot wanting to put a financial burden on his family, Dennis Patel decided to work part-time and help pay for his own education. While at UMass Lowell, he worked at Comcast — first as a sales consultant as an undergrad and then as a vendor management analyst while in graduate school.
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Civil EngineeringSteel Bridge Team President Matt Paxton developed his skills and knowledge about infrastructure through a rail internship at MassDOT.
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Public HealthFor her practicum course experience, Alytah Noum was hired by the Lowell Community Health Center as a community health worker.
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Biology and UTeachRalph Saint-Louis ’18, ’20 was recognized by Time Magazine as one of its 2022 Innovative Teachers.
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Music and Theatre ArtsCristian Ramos Delgado sang his way into a job with an a cappella group.