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Students can kick off the semester with events, resources, and ways to reconnect across campus.
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U.S. News highlights UMBC’s national leadership in teaching, innovation, and diversity.
See UMBC Through Our Students’ Eyes
Get a virtual tour of UMBC like no other — through the personal experiences of our own students on UMBC’s episode of The College Tour.
Mentorship and momentum: How UMBC support propelled six students into HHMI’s first Cech Fellows cohort
Six rising juniors from UMBC joined the inaugural cohort of HHMI’s Cech Fellows program this summer. Mentorship, scholars programs, and hands-on research at UMBC propelled these students into prestigious labs nationwide, where they advance projects in neuroscience, virology, and drug discovery while building national networks.
UMBC’s student Fulbright recipients pursue community-driven research on a global stage
Four Retrievers selected for this summer’s Key Bridge rebuilding internship
UMBC researcher awarded high-risk, high-reward NIAID grant to improve HIV prevention drugs
A $1M alumni gift expands graduate student success and inclusive excellence in tech
Baja team speeds into racing season with strong early showings
Music, murals, and manifestos: Bringing history to life in the classroom
A global perspective on aging: Alfred Boakye’s gerontology journey from Ghana to Japan and the U.S.
Thyme to grow—UMBC’s Little Seed Library starts spreading its roots