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All posts by: Randianne Leyshon '09


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Office Hours—President Sheares Ashby talks with a graduating senior about rootedness and change

Jun 17, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading
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Restorative practices at UMBC guide students to thrive through accountability 

Apr 14, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading
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UMBC retains designation as a Carnegie Community Engaged campus

Jan 12, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading
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The streak continues—Connie Pierson celebrates 300 black and gold Fridays

Dec 15, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading
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Office Hours—President Sheares Ashby and Petra Janka ’25 discuss student-led inclusive excellence

Dec 5, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading
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Then & Now—Going on Tour

Nov 21, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading
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Living the mission—UMBC recognized for 16 years as a ‘Great College to Work For’

Sep 25, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading
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The fellowship of the ring

May 19, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading
a small group of musicians play on a concert hall while a conductor enthusiastically moves his arms

Coming full circle on musical pathways—UMBC students now teach at the programs that launched their success

Apr 29, 2025 / 12 minutes of reading
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Representative Johnny Olszewski, Ph.D. ’17, is starting his freshman year

Feb 24, 2025 / 6 minutes of reading
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How to enjoy being underground

Dec 9, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading
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