Impact Stories

Students come to UMass Dartmouth determined to make a difference and to seek answers to questions about the world around them. They are motivated to make their communities better places. They are driven to succeed.

Maggie McCafferty ‘24, ‘25 Reflects on the Impact of Scholarship Support

Student-athlete and Bioengineering major Maggie McCafferty found community and a sense of purpose at UMassD. She says the scholarship support she received has allowed her to enjoy the full college experience and pursue her goal of becoming a biomedical engineer.

Guided by Goals, Fueled by Ambition

Kyle Furtado ’23 is not afraid of hard work. He’s a computer science major with a specialization in software engineering in the College of Engineering, studies in the Honors College, and is in the accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s degree program.

Perla Michelle Tejeda Hernández ‘25: UMass Dartmouth Has “Positively Prepared Me for My Future”

A double major in nursing and Spanish, Perla Michelle Tejeda Hernández '25 has immersed herself in campus life and nursing studies at UMass Dartmouth, despite only living in the United States for eight years.

Empowering Sarah Adjei ‘26: Scholarships Pave the Way for Global Education Access

Announcements echo in an unfamiliar language. Luggage wheels rhythmically roll toward unexplored terrain. Jet engines roar in the distance to sweep travelers away to their destination. As West African native Sarah Adjei ’26 walked through Boston’s Logan Airport for the first time, her clammy hands trembled with a nervous anticipation; she was eager to embark on her higher education journey, but uneasy about the many roadblocks that would stand in the way on her path to success.

Amana Khatib '21

Next year, Amana Khatib ’21 will become a registered nurse, a career that will allow her to improve the lives of her patients. But her impact is sure to extend far beyond hospital walls.