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“The Meyerhoff Effect”—Alycia Marshall ’95 multiplies opportunities for underrepresented students and faculty
They say a rising tide lifts all ships—the idea that when an ecosystem prospers, everyone within it is propelled upward by the same powerful current. The same can be said…
Sep 1, 2026
Calling our better angels: Computing for Social Good Award launched by alumnus Akshay Java at Google honors work prioritizing people’s well-being
Aug 13, 2026
There’s nothing secret about David Mountain’s love of learning
Aug 11, 2026
Meet a Retriever—Kyle Clelan ’08, M.A. ’09, private investments manager and Retriever Loyal donor
Jul 28, 2026
Meet a Retriever—Annie Byrd ’04, M.P.S. ’23, birth worker advocate who creates employment connections for UMBC students
Jul 27, 2026
UMBC’s student Fulbright recipients pursue community-driven research on a global stage
Jul 20, 2026
A $1M alumni gift expands graduate student success and inclusive excellence in tech
Jul 15, 2026
Meet a Retriever–Keisha Hale, M.A. ’20, Hurricane Katrina survivor, educator, researcher, and author
Jul 2, 2026
“Don’t be afraid”—Doctoral student Demetrie Garner ’23, public health, and M.P.P ’25, overcame decades of opioid abuse disorder to serve as an overdose response expert