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Senior Spotlight 2025: Lauren Long

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Lauren Long posing for a women's swim team photo shoot.

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

Senior Spotlight 2025: Sam Anusauskas

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Sam Anusauskas during her senior spotlight interview.

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

Senior Spotlight 2025: Joyce Bishay

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Joyce Bishay holding her diploma, celebrating graduation.

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.

Senior Spotlight 2025: Abby Schnappauf

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Abby Schnappauf posing for a photo with fellow peer advisors.

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

Senior Spotlight 2025: Lily Bialkin

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Lily Balkin and a cohort of students abroad in Costa Rica.

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.

Senior Spotlight 2025: Shlok Parekh

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Shlok Parekh pictured receiving an award at the SPHHS Award Ceremony

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.

Senior Spotlight 2025: Masha Krag

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Public Health Sciences senior Masha Krag posing in front of the SPHHS sign in Arnold House.

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.

Senior Spotlight 2025: Rebecca Candido

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Rebecca Candido posing in front of the UMass Amherst logo.

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. 

Senior Spotlight 2025: Elsa Hanrahan

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Elsa Hanrahan posing with her Research Day poster

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.

Senior Spotlight 2025: Danielle Cousins

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Danielle Cousins presenting her Research Day poster to interested peers.

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.

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