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.
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PhysicsNazeli Acosta won a State Department Scholarship to study rural health care in the Dominican Republic.
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Nutritional ScienceA first-generation college student, Jeremy Duford was nervous about starting college. He says the River Hawk Scholars Academy was a tremendous support.
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PsychologySelena Tran did as much undergraduate research as she could. It paid off when she got a research job – and then was accepted to top Ph.D. programs.
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Peace and Conflict StudiesPeace and Conflict Studies major Jenna Kapp has taken advantage of nearly every opportunity that’s come her way on campus. Now she’s finding more abroad.
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Mathematics & EconomicsAnthony Gaeta says his six-month co-op at John Hancock Financial gave him real-world experience in his dream job as an actuary.
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Business Administration & Political ScienceWhether it’s working to improve campus life as Student Government Association president or responding to an emergency call as a student EMT, David Morton has dedicated himself to making UML a better place.
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English, SociologyMichelle Garcia, a rising spoken word poet, is also learning how to write poetry for the page.
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Civil EngineeringSofia Savoca chose UMass Lowell for the opportunity to be in the Honors College and to study civil engineering. She’s found a dozen new opportunities since arriving on campus.