Stay Golden, Retrievers
Although they are decades apart, the graduating Class of 2020 has made just as indelible a mark on UMBC as the first graduating class in 1970. Continue Reading Stay Golden, Retrievers
Alumni
Treasured Moments
After more than a decade of service to UMBC, John Becker thinks back to some of the moments—and the people of our community—that have meant the most to him. Continue Reading Treasured Moments
Alumni Business Q&A: Fearless
Fearless co-founder John Foster ’04, tells us about how the company is giving back, and what it means to thoroughly understand the “why” of what you do. Continue Reading Alumni Business Q&A: Fearless
Retrievers on the Front Lines of the Pandemic
The pandemic necessitates fighting on all fronts. UMBC alumni and students are in the thick of that battle. Continue Reading Retrievers on the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Alum Helps Budding Soccer Players “Get on the Bus”
Tim Ryerson ’94, INDS, is making soccer accessible to all children through his Get on the Bus program. Continue Reading Alum Helps Budding Soccer Players “Get on the Bus”
Perspective: An American Artist in Italy
While fulfilling her dream of studying language, MFA alumna Leah Michaels witnessed the first days of COVID-19’s brutal strike of Italy. Continue Reading Perspective: An American Artist in Italy
Jovan James ’13 Breaks Through at Sundance
This January, James ’13, visual arts, presented their short film Buck at Sundance to an appreciative crowd. Continue Reading Jovan James ’13 Breaks Through at Sundance
Chronicling history’s unsung heroes – Kristina Gaddy ’09
KR Gaddy’s new book tells the true account of the Edelweiss Pirates, German teenagers who resisted the Nazi regime with acts from playing forbidden music to disseminating anti-Nazi flyers. Continue Reading Chronicling history’s unsung heroes – Kristina Gaddy ’09
UMBC Alumnae Racing to Develop Coronavirus VaccineÂ
After three months of studies, the vaccine her team developed is about to enter a phase I clinical trial, a crucial hurdle on the way to FDA approval. Continue Reading UMBC Alumnae Racing to Develop Coronavirus VaccineÂ
Sharing a Love of Green Chemistry – Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92
With two Fulbright awards under his belt, chemistry professor Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92, is sharing his passion for green chemistry with the world. Continue Reading Sharing a Love of Green Chemistry – Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92
Retriever Engineer Seeks Space – Kenneth Harris II ’14
Kenneth Harris II helped build a NASA telescope, flies satellites that spot wildfires and hurricanes, and tends data that can predict weather. Continue Reading Retriever Engineer Seeks Space – Kenneth Harris II ’14
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
Sarah Christa Butts ’07 is used to battling big societal problems. Now she’s working to make sure social workers are themselves are adequately protected. Continue Reading Who Cares for the Caregivers?