Stories

Everything comes full circle for Nutrition graduate Lauren Long. She recollects her culminating UMass moment and what it took to get there.

Embrace the unknown and explore every avenue. That mindset set Sam Anusauskas up for a successful UMass career in the SPHHS Nutrition department.

No one goes it alone. Public Health Sciences graduate Joyce Bishay knows the importance of a helping hand and always gives as much support as she receives.

Nutrition senior Abby Schnappauf is passionate about gaining new perspectives. She is grateful for the many opportunities UMass has provided to do just that.

Switching majors can be daunting but seizing the opportunity can have a major impact. That has been the case for Public Health Sciences senior Lily Bialkin.

Kinesiology senior Shlok Parekh turned his lifelong love of sports into success at UMass. His passion always palpable, whether it be club sports or classwork.

Public Health Sciences senior Masha Krag knows how to rise above obstacles of any size, using these opportunities to grow into the "best version" of herself.

Massachusetts native Rebecca Candido didn't have to travel far to learn who she is. The SLHS senior shares how she gained new sense of independence. 

Public Health Sciences senior Elsa Hanrahan has made strides at UMass, and it all started when she took the steps to make friends everywhere she went.

For Kinesiology senior Danielle Cousins, finding success is all about the little wins. She recounts a Umass career that shows it's all about how you finish.