Mentors Make a Difference for the Class of 2025 New
Six graduating seniors from UMass Lowell’s Class of 2025 share how dedicated mentors shaped their success and prepared them for what’s next.
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Tim DiFrancesco
Physical Therapy
Tim DiFrancesco served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the LA Lakers, but he knew in his heart that he wanted to have an impact on more people’s lives. So he left to dedicate his career to his business, TD Athletes Edge, a fitness training facility.
Zachary Kyros
Exercise Science
Exercise science major Zachary Kyros is one of the first UML students accepted into the Boston University Early Medical School Selection program.
Brent Shell
Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences
When Brent Shell arrived at UMass Lowell as a lecturer of anatomy and biology, he also took on the role of managing the Student Resource Center and worked as an advisor for the Health Education Academic Living Learning (HEALL).
Margaret Fitzgerald
Nursing
While working for 16 years in an intensive care unit, Margaret Fitzgerald decided that she could do more to prevent patients from ending up in the hospital. So she earned a master’s degree in nursing at UMass Lowell to become a nurse practitioner.
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Student Leaders Take a Bow
The university recognized nearly two dozen student organizations and their leaders at the annual Student Leadership Awards ceremony at University Crossing. -
Job Well Done for Student Employee of the Year
Senior public health major Fajr Zahid was named UMass Lowell’s Student Employee of the Year for her outstanding work managing well-being leaders in the Office of Student Life & Well-being. -
UMass Lowell and Partners Tackle Food Insecurity in Greater Lowell Area
UMass Lowell, BJ’s Wholesale Club, EatWell Meal Kits and the Greater Lowell Health Alliance are joining forces to provide healthy meal kits along with nutrition education to study participants.