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Perla Michelle Tejeda Hernández '25: UMass Dartmouth has "positively prepared me for my future" Scholarship award enables nursing and Spanish major to focus on her studies, volunteer in the U.S. and Senegal, participate in campus activities, and make memories

Henrique Melo '23: Keys to success Senior history major finds his stride with help of College Now program

Anne Jean '23: College Now program provided foundation for her success Nursing major and Commencement Speaker hopes to open a women’s birthing center in her native country of Haiti

Nanette Vega ’96: Dared to dream big First-generation graduate now advocates for students as a higher education professional

After leaving Trinidad, nursing major Celeste Singh ’20 graduates as a Chancellor’s and Dean’s List scholar Support from College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty and College Now helped make her dream a reality

Ana Da Paixao '20: Model United Nations Ana honed her research skills through participation in Model United Nations events on campus and in New York City.

VideoCrime and justice major finds her way As her four-year journey at UMass Dartmouth comes to an end, crime and justice major Rashelle Noncent ’18 has proven that hard work pays off.

College Now: 50 years of inspiration From the dream of a college education to the reality of earning a degree

UMassD students experience the heart of Black culture In celebration of Black history, legacy, and culture, UMassD students intersect with a crowd of thousands of participants and viewers during the African American Day Parade – one of the country’s most distinguished national processions.

Captain's Corner: Jared Louf-Woods '18 A perspective on practice, training, and success at meets during the winter intersession.

Vanda Depina '17: achieving goals, caring for fellow students As the founder of C.A.R.E., Vanda Depina '17 created a supportive environment for students who are on their own.

VideoEtienne Niyonsaba '17: journey to education & achievement From school days in a refugee camp to the pursuit of a degree in accounting, education has been a constant for Etienne Niyonsaba '17.

Carolina Mendez: Study abroad in England Carolina Mendez '16 focused on international business as she studied in Lancashire and explored several European nations.