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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…
Oct 6, 2026
A UMBC-led team reveals how a harmful bacterium senses iron—and why it matters for fighting infections
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