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 The Whiting Foundation has awarded Meringolo a $50,000 Public Engagement Fellowship, recognizing the tremendous potential of the Baltimore Uprising project to have a lasting community impact. Continue Reading UMBC’s Denise Meringolo continues Baltimore Uprising public history project through Whiting Fellowship The NASPAA-Batten student simulation was created as a training opportunity for public policy students to experience handling an international crisis situation. The program’s interdisciplinary and global focus inspired UMBC to join the competition this year. Continue Reading UMBC School of Public Policy competes in global pandemic response simulation “Over the last five years of running the Elect Her program we have had more women running for SGA office, and more women participate who didn’t know they were going to run or join a campaign. That matters,” says Kate Drabinski, senior lecturer in gender and women’s students. “Whether or not women run for office here, the program reminds all of us that we can do it, that we are the leaders we think we need.” Continue Reading UMBC hosts Elect Her leadership training featuring local women in politics
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
UMBC’s Denise Meringolo continues Baltimore Uprising public history project through Whiting Fellowship
UMBC School of Public Policy competes in global pandemic response simulation
UMBC hosts Elect Her leadership training featuring local women in politics
