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Thanks to Harvey, I hit my stride, putting out some of my strongest portfolio work and learning the programs so well that I even taught him a few things.
Interview by Jenalina Santiago
I chose UMD for its nursing program. As a high school student, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I came because I knew the nursing program here was above par. At the time, I was very interested in eventually becoming an anesthesiologist. That dream has long since changed.
I failed out of the nursing program and reached a personal low in my life. I felt like a total failure with no real future. It was embarrassing and stressful — but most of all, it was motivating.
I became determined to find my calling. I went to BCC to get my GPA back up and it was there that I discovered graphic design. I never looked back.
My new goal was Continue Reading »
I want to be the voice for those who do not have one.
Interview by Jenalina Santiago
Sigute “Siggy” Meilus is a senior sociology major who wears many hats on campus. Immediately, you can see she has a passion for helping others and a desire to spark change. She is involved in Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG), Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts (PHENOM), Student Government Association (SGA), Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA), Gospel Choir, and the Labor Education Center.
When she’s off-campus, she busies herself Continue Reading »
Being in a predominantly male classroom, besides learning the fundamentals of engineering, you also learn the pop culture surrounding the latest ESPN headlines and the difference between a good microbrew and a generic bottled beer.
Interview by Jenalina Santiago
Meet Michelle Conway, a senior civil engineering major with a minor in business administration. Recently, Michelle reflected on her time at UMass Dartmouth. As she approaches graduation, she feels grateful for the exclusive opportunities presented to her here; from being one of the few females in the engineering department to Continue Reading »
For us, mathematics education is about… how people learn, how they interact socially, how they express themselves.
See how Dr. Stephen Hegedus and his colleagues and Ph.D. students at the Kaput Center are introducing powerful mathematical ideas to children by placing the child back in the center of the classroom. Continue Reading »
My academic experience at UMass Dartmouth was well rounded and fulfilling.
Interview by Jenalina Santiago
Meet Diana Robbins, a recent UMD alumna now pursuing her graduate law degree.
The UMD campus attracted me right away. The unique structure of the school and the inviting campus quad caught my attention immediately.
At UMD Discovery Day, I made my decision. I was able to speak with the Chair of the Political Science Department, Michael Baum, and he gave me all the information I needed. The classes offered, the dedication of the professors, and the success of former students proved that UMD would be a great fit for me.
My academic experience at UMass Dartmouth Continue Reading »