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.

  • Dashon Jones
    Physics

    Honors physics alum Dashon Jones ’23 took advantage of research opportunities on and off campus.

  • Rory Luddy
    History

    Internships on and off campus gave Rory Luddy museum experience.

  • Alyssa Puglisi
    Chemical Engineering

    Alyssa Puglisi was awarded a three-year, $75,000 scholarship by Entegris, the second UML student to receive this support from the company.

  • Victor Souza
    Accounting

    Accounting student Victor Souza knew all about hard work when he arrived at UMass Lowell. His focus was on getting involved during his undergraduate career — while also gaining valuable professional experience through internships.

  • Shruti Jain
    Computer Science

    Shruti Jain came to UMass Lowell for its hands-on teaching approach. She’s gotten lots of opportunities to apply what she’s learning – as well as a coveted internship with Red Hat.

  • Deirdre  Hutchison
    History

    Deirdre Hutchison was ‘terrified’ when she began college at 47.

  • Ginika Okoli
    Mathematics

    A data analytics summer internship at candy giant Mars Inc. gave Ginika Okoli a new perspective on her mathematics degree.

  • Liam Neeley
    Physics

    Physics major Liam Neeley spends his nights looking at the stars as a student worker at the UMass Lowell Schueller Observatory.