Twisha Mohapatra in the audience during Oprah Winfrey's visit to UMass Lowell.
Twisha Mohapatra '21
Business

Twisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.

My self-esteem has skyrocketed. I鈥檓 a leader now. Before, I never thought of myself as a leader.
Read More 杏吧原创 Twisha Mohapatra 
Javier Palma stands in front of a white board in a UMass Lowell classroom
Javier Palma '23
Electrical Engineering, UTeach

Javier Palma is earning a teaching license along with his B.S. in electrical engineering.

I want to be a teacher who can create a much more comfortable classroom environment.
Read More 杏吧原创 Javier Palma 
UMass Lowell student Debby Fernand stands next to RHSA Director Matthew Hurwitz
Debby Fernand '22
Psychology, Sociology and Race and Ethnic Studies

Debby Fernand says the River Hawk Scholars Academy has introduced her to friends and faculty mentors 鈥� and turned her into a leader herself.

The RHSA was the first aspect of college I got to know and love.
Read More 杏吧原创 Debby Fernand 
Yahayra Michel in front of a white board with words on it
Yahayra Michel 鈥�07, 鈥�09
Psychology and Criminal Justice

Asst. Teaching Prof. Yahayra Michel, who was a first-generation college student, found her mentors at UMass Lowell.

UMass Lowell just feels like home.
Read More 杏吧原创 Yahayra Michel 

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