The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) program at UMass Lowell is an exciting interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to design a personalized program from more than two dozen possible concentrations.
Learn how to approach complex topics such as the environment, poverty, governance, peace and conflict and education.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Lana Bashir '23
Liberal Arts
Lana Bashir fell in love with UMass Lowell when she toured the campus.
I liked the homey feel, and I talked to a couple of different students and they really liked it here.
Sandi DeRuntz '25
Bachelor of Liberal Arts: Art and Psychology
Sandi DeRuntz invented ZipperBuddy, an aid for people with disabilities, through an interdisciplinary class and DifferenceMaker.
I’ve found my purpose: I want to create accessible devices.
James Wilson Joutras '19
Liberal Arts – Digital Media and Theatre Arts
James Joutras came to UMass Lowell to discover himself. His experiences instilled confidence – and took him to Japan, where he plans to work after graduation.
I discovered I was good at editing – taking a bunch of different elements that don’t necessarily make sense and putting them together in a way that creates a coherent story.
Gabrielle Salvatore '24
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, concentrations in education and psychology
The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore ’24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.
The longer I was in the program, the more it opened up my eyes to possibilities.
Sammy Santana '24
Liberal Arts
With an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.
The best thing I've experienced at UMass Lowell is finding myself through ... every class I've taken.
