How can Baltimore neighborhoods renew themselves without forcing out local residents or homogenizing diverse populations? Community-engaged researchers from UMBC, Morgan State University, and the University of Baltimore will examine this question through a special event on April 18. Continue Reading UMBC hosts social justice-focused panel on gentrification in Baltimore “It is an honor to represent the commitment of UMBC to service and engaged citizenship at a national level with the help of The Shriver Center,” Milani reflects. “They helped me to bridge the gap between my desire to create change and my ability to apply my knowledge through service-learning. Continue Reading Stephanie Milani named Newman Civic Fellow for expanding access to computer science education Seidel reflects that UMBC’s diverse student body and range of student experiences available are two of UMBC’s core strengths. Continue Reading Valedictorian Kara Seidel focuses her research on supporting families dealing with trauma Cox calls UMBC’s Career Center “one of the greatest assets on campus,” sharing that the center “does a phenomenal job mentoring, preparing, and connecting students with future employers.” Continue Reading Todd Cox, U.S. Navy veteran, looks ahead to business analyst career at Northrop Grumman Basfield Dunlap is completing her Ph.D. after taking one course per semester at UMBC for nearly a decade. “UMBC has taught me perseverance,” she says. Continue Reading Shirley Basfield Dunlap, educator and director, produces groundbreaking research on African American theatre history “My experiences empowered me to be an active part in social change efforts and helped me develop a deep passion and understanding for civic engagement and civic agency that has guided my college career,” says Vepa. Continue Reading Manisha Vepa pursues interest in East Asian affairs as Fulbright Scholar in South Korea “I have found the faculty at UMBC to be overwhelmingly encouraging, helpful, and engaging. Their support has made it possible for me to take unique professional opportunities in D.C. and in China,” says Schultz. Continue Reading Marc Schultz, world traveler, to return to China as a Fulbright research scholar “I have this need inside of me that pushes me to always be improving the world, and myself, to create and collaborate,” says Poole. Continue Reading With three majors and a core passion for service, Max Poole promotes access to computing education “UMBC has given me a well-rounded education with diverse experiences that have helped me realize my passions for international development and fighting to prevent intimate partner violence,” says Corsiatto. Continue Reading Kaylin Corsiatto will pursue international work to prevent intimate partner violence “Participating in UMBC Mock Trial has taught me to think more openly, appreciate the perspectives of those that disagree with me, speak professionally and articulately, think on my feet, and advocate for the things I believe in,” says Akhtar. Continue Reading Summer Akhtar, a member of UMBC’s history-making mock trial team, heads to law school “UMBC has given me amazing opportunities for research that have helped prepare me for graduate school and my career, and furthered my development as a student and scholar,” says Zazanis. Continue Reading Academic all-star and peer mentor Noah Zazanis pursues research into LGBT health disparities “My time at UMBC has shown me that with dedication and perseverance we can achieve anything despite early struggles,” says Welikala. Continue Reading Doopashika Welikala to begin Johns Hopkins MSPH after reproductive health research abroad
UMBC hosts social justice-focused panel on gentrification in Baltimore
Stephanie Milani named Newman Civic Fellow for expanding access to computer science education
Valedictorian Kara Seidel focuses her research on supporting families dealing with trauma
Todd Cox, U.S. Navy veteran, looks ahead to business analyst career at Northrop Grumman
Shirley Basfield Dunlap, educator and director, produces groundbreaking research on African American theatre history
Manisha Vepa pursues interest in East Asian affairs as Fulbright Scholar in South Korea
Marc Schultz, world traveler, to return to China as a Fulbright research scholar
With three majors and a core passion for service, Max Poole promotes access to computing education
Kaylin Corsiatto will pursue international work to prevent intimate partner violence
Summer Akhtar, a member of UMBC’s history-making mock trial team, heads to law school
Academic all-star and peer mentor Noah Zazanis pursues research into LGBT health disparities
Doopashika Welikala to begin Johns Hopkins MSPH after reproductive health research abroad
