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Honoring a Sister, Friend, and Caregiver

A bus ride to Boston with their mother was how sisters Paulette Dumas and Suzanne Rodrigues spent many childhood days. Paulette was afflicted with a host of health issues at a very young age which required frequent visits to Boston to meet with her healthcare team.

Mary Louise Nunes ’83 and Her Pillars of Philanthropy

In North Boston, a stained-glass window graces St. Leonard of Port Maurice Church with its vibrant hues and intricate design, a cerulean two-pillar archway with an amethyst center.

UMassD’s Jan Reynolds ’82 Honors Parents, Value of Education With Philanthropy

When Jan Reynolds ’82 pursued a bachelor’s degree in accounting at UMass Dartmouth (then Southeastern Massachusetts University), she did so alongside her father, Armand Houde ’82..

Sharing the Value of Education

When Fred Lebow ’67 was asked if he wanted a new diploma with after the university’s name changed to UMass Dartmouth, he replied, “Sure, but do I have to take more courses?”Given the chance, he may very well have.

New Scholarship Preserves the Values of Retired Chancellor Professor Ron DiPippo

For 37 years, aspiring mechanical engineering students set out to conquer Dr. Ron DiPippo’s demanding thermodynamics courses, studying harder than they ever had before. “Work hard, then work harder” was the mantra in Dr. DiPippo’s classroom.

Supporting Women in Science & Engineering

Diane Phillips was often the only woman in her engineering classes when she graduated in 1984. Today, she works to ensure that women studying science and engineering at UMassD have the support they need to be leaders in the industry.

Fueling Student Ambition

Students come to UMassD 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.

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