Braven Partnership Expands Career-Prep Opportunities
UMass Lowell is the first New England university to partner with Braven, a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate students’ careers and prepare them for strong first postcollege jobs.
UMass Lowell's Department of Sociology prepares students for careers in a variety of fields by providing a rigorous understanding of the social forces and institutions that affect human behavior.
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Meet Our Students and Alumni
Ben Jeter '21
Sociology
Ben Jeter’s experiences at UMass Lowell, including participating in the professional co-op program and his job as a resident advisor, turned him into a student leader.
My roles as an RA and within the Black Student Union really changed my life and informed who I am today.
Kimani Brown '23
Sociology
Kimani Brown is doing research on racial equity and inclusion with a professor.
Before, I didn’t know what research looked like. Surprisingly, it wasn’t ‘This is a drag.’ It was interesting.
Rafaela Gonzalez '18
Sociology
Rafaela Gonzalez wants to care for people as individuals and in communities, so she's majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology. She's also started her own business.
I like to encourage people and give them hope - especially teenagers when they have problems and people aren't actually listening.
Debby Fernand '22
Psychology, Sociology and Race and Ethnic Studies
Psychology and Sociology major Debby Fernand serves on the university’s Student Mental Health Advisory Committee.
I just love being a part of this community. I love being around faculty and staff who mirror some of my interests.
Michelle Garcia '21
English, Sociology
English and Sociology major Michelle Garcia, a rising spoken word poet, is also learning how to write poetry for the page.
Writing keeps me sane. It keeps me grounded.
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What Makes a Community a Good Place to Live and Work?
A new UMass Lowell initiative, REPGOW, brings together faculty across disciplines to explore how housing, public spaces and shifting work patterns influence the livability and economic future of communities. -
Students Call for More Climate Action After COP28
Students represented UMass Lowell in Dubai at COP28, the annual United Nations climate summit. -
Students Measure Trees to Help Lowell with Climate Resilience Project
Students taking the newly launched Climate Crisis and Society course worked in partnership with the city of Lowell on a climate resilience project. The work inspired them to develop their own climate projects.