- People of the Heart, by Michael Guillen, USNews.com, May 7, 2017.

2. Paris may be miles away, but when the City of Light cries, tears are shed across the ocean and their horror is felt close to home.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Professor Michelle Cheyne, a dual citizen of the United States and France, was not merely heartbroken when she heard the news of the attacks in Paris on Friday, but “heartsick.”

Cheyne’s son Max, 19, goes to university in Paris and she has close ties with her in-laws in the city. There are also UMass students studying in France.

“My heart aches and it’s sick,” Cheyne said. “I felt sick to my stomach.”

Cheyne said her son was unharmed. She was also able to verify that two UMass Dartmouth students studying in France — one in Grenoble and one in Lyons — were conformed safe.

At UMass’ five campuses, a total of 26 students are studying in France, including 16 in Paris. All are safe, according to John Hoey, assistant chancellor for Strategic Communication, Media Relations and Special Projects at UMass Dartmouth.

Being a dual citizen, Cheyne travels often to France. She said she returned just a few weeks ago and is heading back to Paris to be with her son for Thanksgiving. She said they’ll either dine out or have a turkey sandwich to pay homage to their American home.

- Paris attacks hit close to home for locals, HeraldNews.com, November 14, 2017.

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