Twins Jessica and Jennifer Dossantos
Jennifer Dossantos '23
Business

Honors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she鈥檚 inspired by her mom.

I wanted to have a major where I could have versatility, so business seemed like a good option.
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Jessica Tran is sitting in a classroom
Jessica Tran 鈥�24
Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Big ambitions, combined with practical thinking, led Jessica Tran to UMass Lowell.

College is not the only way to be successful in America, but education unlocks the door to countless opportunities.
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Sean Simonini holds a petri dish while another person points at it in a UMass Lowell lab.
Sean Simonini '26
Political Science, Biology

From policy to research, Sean Simonini is making an impact.

UMass Lowell is about the grit, the work ethic. It鈥檚 everybody on an equal playing field. I love that mission.
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Victoria is showing us the precipitation
Victoria Wisniewski '23
Meteorology & Atmospheric Science

As an aspiring broadcast meteorologist, Victoria Wisniewski was attracted to UML due to its bachelor鈥檚-to-master鈥檚 programs, successful alumni and research opportunities.

So many opportunities have come my way, and I couldn鈥檛 be happier.
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River Hawk Scholars Academy News

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    Biology and Political Science Student Wins National Scholarship

    Sean Simonini, who is double-majoring in biology and political science, wants to help find treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. He won a $7,500 Goldwater Scholarship to support that work.
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  • A woman in a gray blazer poses for a photo while standing near the reception desk in a college office.

    Alumna Returns to Lead First-Gen Success at UML

    English alumna Venus Israni has returned to her alma mater to lead the River Hawk Scholars Academy, UML鈥檚 support program for first-generation college students.
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  • UMass Lowell students line up on the South Campus lawn.

    Students Get a Head Start on Course Work and College Life

    A range of special summer programs offer a head start on college classes and campus connections for incoming first-year students, transfer students and high school students. Some even offer full scholarships.
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    Meet the Librarian Who is Focused on First-Year Students

    Yolanda Hood, the UMass Lowell Library鈥檚 new first-year experience and instruction coordinator, ensures that students know about the resources and services that are available to them to help them succeed.