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Meet Our Students
Maddie Gear '24
Marketing
Maddie Gear’s favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.
I’m so excited to apply the skills that I’ve learned in my business classes.
George Dylan Bistany '19, '20
Electrical Engineering
George Dylan Bistany completed his master’s degree abroad in fall 2019 at the Czech Technical University in Prague.
I think energy is one of the biggest issues we have to face, and I want to use my education to help make that transition to renewables.
Gerrit Boldt '17
History & Economics
Honors history and economics major Gerrit Boldt landed an internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, working with cities to improve conditions for low-income residents. Now he’s back on campus as an AmeriCorps volunteer, helping first-generation college students succeed.
There are few teaching assistants, so the professors do most of the teaching, and they’re excited to engage with students and share their knowledge. It’s a hallmark of the university.
Scott Penfield '22
Mechanical Engineering
Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America – and hopes to add a fourth before long.
Applying to UMass Lowell was almost a no-brainer. It’s close to home, it’s good value and it has a good engineering program.
Moniphal Bing '16
English
Moniphal Bing was able to study abroad in Cambodia, which his parents fled before he was born, through a new partnership with the American University of Phnom Penh.
UMass Lowell provided the rare opportunity to actually go to Cambodia and experience my family heritage.