“Images are essential in the work scientists do and make their work more accessible to the public,” curator Marvin Heiferman shares. The year-long Seeing Science project grew out of his desire to explore that. Continue Reading Seeing Science: UMBC project explores how photographs shape and further science “UMBC wants to see every student succeed—they provide you with the tools, people, and resources to make sure you get where you want to go in life,” one student told Princeton Review. Continue Reading UMBC named one of the nation’s top universities in 2017 Princeton Review guide On August 16, UMBC’s Office of Human Relations shared a message with the UMBC community regarding a review of UMBC policies and procedures related to cases of sexual misconduct. Continue Reading University compliance with Title IX requirements under review A new article by The Daily Record’s Dan Leaderman traces the history of UMBC, from its roots as a university community defying definition to a nationally ranked “research powerhouse.” Continue Reading The Daily Record on UMBC at 50: A national leader in teaching and innovation UMBC is “a campus deeply committed to pushing America to change the culture of STEM to be more inclusive,” notes Savoy Magazine in a vivid five-page education feature on the university’s leadership at age 50. Continue Reading Savoy Magazine honors UMBC’s national leadership in inclusive excellence Less a week after FORBES named UMBC one of the nation’s top 100 public universities, MONEY magazine has confirmed it, describing UMBC as an academic powerhouse and a solid value for students and their families. Continue Reading MONEY magazine recognizes UMBC as a top public university with an “impressive record” The 9th Annual FORBES Top Colleges list also ranks UMBC highly among top research universities nationwide and top colleges in the northeastern U.S. Continue Reading Forbes recognizes UMBC as one of the nation’s top 100 public universities “Students here are given access to academic and social resources usually reserved for those attending mammoth public institutions or pricey private colleges,” the Fiske Guide notes. Continue Reading 2017 Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes UMBC for top academics, supportive community “We have fought together to secure dignity for the LGBTQ community and this hateful act reminds us that the fight continues, and we need to stick together through every obstacle,” said event organizer Chelsea Barker. Continue Reading UMBC community gathers to remember victims of Orlando shooting “We are reminded of how important it is to support one another, across boundaries of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, and we hope that our culture of inclusiveness and acceptance at UMBC will be a source of strength as we stand together to uphold our collective values,” write Pres. Hrabowski and Provost Rous. Continue Reading UMBC leaders share messages of solidarity following Orlando tragedy Geddes has founded numerous startups, but he thinks this one—based on a new technology for breaking open cells and chopping up their DNA quickly and at low cost—is going to be big. Continue Reading Chris Geddes solves common problem in medical testing with DNA chopping biotech invention “It is so rewarding to see these innovative and promising companies achieve commercial success, and to see ICOY recognize their tremendous growth,” says Jennifer Reynolds of bwtech@UMBC, home to more than a third of this year’s finalists for the statewide award. Continue Reading Eight bwtech@UMBC companies named 2016 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year finalists
Seeing Science: UMBC project explores how photographs shape and further science
UMBC named one of the nation’s top universities in 2017 Princeton Review guide
University compliance with Title IX requirements under review
The Daily Record on UMBC at 50: A national leader in teaching and innovation
Savoy Magazine honors UMBC’s national leadership in inclusive excellence
MONEY magazine recognizes UMBC as a top public university with an “impressive record”
Forbes recognizes UMBC as one of the nation’s top 100 public universities
2017 Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes UMBC for top academics, supportive community
UMBC community gathers to remember victims of Orlando shooting
UMBC leaders share messages of solidarity following Orlando tragedy
Chris Geddes solves common problem in medical testing with DNA chopping biotech invention
Eight bwtech@UMBC companies named 2016 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year finalists
