Charting His Own Map for Success
In his late 20s, Smith focused his efforts on one goal: getting a college degree. At 32 and after five internships in his field, he has a diploma in hand.
All posts by: Eric Widemann '21
The 2004 appearance of the locusts only warranted one story in the Retriever. But this year’s cicadas got a celebrity welcome. It comes as no surprise that these Retriever club leaders found unique pathways to keep their communities intact and growing during the pandemic. Jon Bell realized his lifelong dream of playing professional soccer when he was selected at the 2020 MLS SuperDraft before he even graduated from UMBC. In addition to pursuing her own art, Corrie Parks promotes her students, helping them enter the professional art world with as few barriers as possible.
Then & Now—Cicada Invasion
Resiliency of Student Leaders Keeps Clubs Alive
Playing at the Next Level—Retriever Rises to MLS Star
Corrie Francis Parks: Artist, Community Builder, and Advocate for Students
