Impact of Giving
Your gifts make an impact at UMassD
From supporting financial aid and establishing scholarships to funding important academic programs, you are making a positive impact on UMassD students with every gift.
Through the generosity of our donors, UMassD students are able to afford to pursue their college educations right here in the SouthCoast. You make it possible for them to study at a top tier research university, and uncover the answers to questions that will propel our world through cutting-edge research with faculty. Read just a few examples of how your generosity has made a difference for UMassD students.
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Thomas McGovern Scholarship Fund: Honoring a legacy founded on generosity
Newly established scholarship at UMass Law will provide critical support to students seeking to pursue justice
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Jacqueline Molina ’25: Scholarships expand horizons at UMassD and beyond
How scholarships and determination are helping a first-generation nursing student pursue her dream of becoming a compassionate healthcare leader
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Donor support keeps Drake Ssempijja, PhD ’28 hooked on sustainability
With support from UMass Dartmouth and scholarships, Ssempijja leads research to bolster sustainability efforts in inland fisheries and support local fishing communities.
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A natural fit
A love of the SouthCoast and parents’ pride inspire John and Gail Sampieri to build a philanthropic legacy at UMass Dartmouth
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Joe Cozzolino ’87 establishes enduring support of his alma mater, where his story of success began
A donor-advised fund provides future funding for UMass Dartmouth students
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UMass Dartmouth student organizations achieve the extraordinary with donor support
The power of philanthropy expands horizons & opens doors to lifelong success for Corsairs