Meet Maria Bruno ’19, social work, a first-generation college student who transferred to UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove from Montgomery College. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever — Maria Bruno ’19, social work Meet Phil Shockley ’04, political science and information systems, M.P.P. ’09. As an undergraduate, he was Student Government Association president and took part in interesting internships, and as an alum and donor he continues to engage and give back to his alma mater. He’s now making a UMBC education even more accessible to others by endowing a scholarship in honor of his parents. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever — Phil Shockley ’04, M.P.P. ’09 This year’s “Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange” report shows a 91% decline in the total number of U.S. students who studied abroad during the 2020-2021 academic year. The pandemic also led colleges to develop more online global learning opportunities. Continue Reading Influx of students from India drives US college enrollment up, but the number of students from China is down Richard Forno, principal lecturer of computer science and electrical engineering, discusses how extremist rhetoric and misinformation can increase political violence in America. Continue Reading Political violence in America isn’t going away anytime soon Meet Janerra Allen, a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering from Brooklyn, a student leader, and a Meyerhoff Graduate Fellow. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever – Janerra Allen, Ph.D. student in electrical engineering Meet Jok Abraham Thon, UMBC’s first Peaceworker Global Fellow and the first Retriever from South Sudan. Thon is pursuing his master’s in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership and plans to use these skills to continue to promote educational opportunities for other South Sudanese people. Q: Tell us about yourself. What are the essential things you’d want another Retriever to know about you? A: I am the father of four beautiful kids from the world’s youngest country, South Sudan. I left behind my young family in search of knowledge and skills so that when I return, I can play a part in… Continue Reading Meet a Retriever — Jok Thon, UMBC’s First Peaceworker Global Fellow Meet Evangeline Kiriqua ’21, political science, who returned to school in her 50s and recently created a scholarship in honor of her parents to give assistance to minority students studying political science at UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever – Evangeline Kirigua ’21, political science Raphael Falco, professor of English, discusses the similarity between the way Bob Dylan composes his songs and the ancient practice known as “imitatio.”. Continue Reading How Bob Dylan used the ancient practice of ‘imitatio’ to craft some of the most original songs of his time Jessica Berman, Director of UMBC’s Dresher Center for the Humanities, discusses the BBC’s role in bringing Anglocentric news around the world, specifically in the West Indies, and the impact of of All India Radio. Continue Reading BBC at 100: a trusted international news source, but it’s important to remember whose values it reflects Meet Sharon Johnson, a dedicated member of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program staff for more than 17 years. Now retired, Sharon has chosen to continue to support UMBC with a planned gift that will support the program and students she loves so dearly. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever – Sharon Johnson, retired Meyerhoff Scholars Program staff Meet Emily Faber, a first generation college student who is pursuing a Ph.D. in atmospheric physics and who is also very involved as a student leader in the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever – Emily Faber, Ph.D. student in atmospheric physics Meredith Oyen, associate professor of history and Asian studies, discusses President Biden’s remarks about U.S. military intervention should China attempt an invasion of Taiwan.y towards China. Continue Reading Biden again indicates that US will defend Taiwan ‘militarily’ – does this constitute a change in policy?
Meet a Retriever — Maria Bruno ’19, social work
Meet a Retriever — Phil Shockley ’04, M.P.P. ’09
Influx of students from India drives US college enrollment up, but the number of students from China is down
Political violence in America isn’t going away anytime soon
Meet a Retriever – Janerra Allen, Ph.D. student in electrical engineering
Meet a Retriever — Jok Thon, UMBC’s First Peaceworker Global Fellow
Meet a Retriever – Evangeline Kirigua ’21, political science
How Bob Dylan used the ancient practice of ‘imitatio’ to craft some of the most original songs of his time
BBC at 100: a trusted international news source, but it’s important to remember whose values it reflects
Meet a Retriever – Sharon Johnson, retired Meyerhoff Scholars Program staff
Meet a Retriever – Emily Faber, Ph.D. student in atmospheric physics
Biden again indicates that US will defend Taiwan ‘militarily’ – does this constitute a change in policy?
