The Science of Life: Biology Alumni Make Their Mark

Dec 16, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

We’re proud of all our alumni and love to keep up with all the amazing things they’re doing in their communities. Today, we check in on two biology alums to see what they’ve been up to since graduation. Hetal Kathrotiya-Mago ’07, biological sciences, and ’08, psychology, now a podiatrist with Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, recently volunteered at a D.C.-area charity health fair to educate attendees about podiatry and proper foot care. Marquis Walker ’08, Ph.D. biological sciences, has been appointed to the Morgan State University Board of Regents by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. Dr. Walker, who received his undergraduate… Continue Reading The Science of Life: Biology Alumni Make Their Mark

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Dec 4, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Kimberly Moffitt, American studies, appeared on WEAA-FM’s The Marc Steiner Show on Monday to discuss the Freddie Gray case, Maryland political happenings, and the recent shooting at a Planned Parenthood location in Colorado. Ellen Hemmerly, bwtech@UMBC, penned an op-ed for the Baltimore Sun on the city’s future as a cybersecurity hub, citing… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Event Roundup: December 2015

Nov 30, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful holiday weekend. There are plenty of great alumni events coming up in the next month, so take a look here! CAREER WEBINARS Impressions: The Power of Personal Branding. Wednesday, December 2, 8-9 p.m. Coyte Cooper will give you tips on how to tweak and leverage your brand by listening to those with whom you interact, and understand who you are better to create a more authentic brand. Register here! Dream Job Revolution! Get the Job You Want. Wednesday, December 9, 8-9 p.m. Author, success coach, and entrepreneur Mitch Matthews has spent the… Continue Reading Event Roundup: December 2015

From the Alumni Association to you…

Nov 25, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

We here at the Alumni Association want to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving! It’s a time of year to reconnect with loved ones and reflect on what we’re truly thankful for. In our case, we’re thankful for our expanding campus (complete with a refilled Library Pond), our wonderful staff and faculty, and, of course, alumni like you. Have a wonderful holiday season! Photo Credit: Marlayna Demond ’11. (We should mention this photo is two years old, but trust us, the pond does have water again.)

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Nov 19, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Dr. Hrabowski appeared on Dan Rodricks’ podcast to talk about his childhood in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, and his participation in the Children’s March, for which he was arrested at age 12. Doug Hamby, dance, says dance competition shows on TV have made competitive dance more popular and increased the number of men… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Nov 13, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Kimberly Moffitt, American studies, appeared on Dan Rodricks’ podcast to analyze Tuesday night’s Republican debate. Tanya Olson, English, will do a reading for the Broadkill Review on Wednesday, November 18, at Irish Eyes in Milton, Delaware. Manil Suri, mathematics, talked to the Washington Blade about his childhood in India, his varied career… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Prepare for a double take: West Hill gets a makeover

Nov 13, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

After 35 years on campus, West Hill Apartments are finally getting a makeover! Over the summer, UMBC began work to fully renovate five apartment buildings that house 236 students. West Hill, UMBC’s first campus apartment complex, has been here since 1980, so we’re sure you’ll agree the updates are as welcome as they are striking. The work on West Hill caps off several years of renovation projects for the campus apartments, and completion is anticipated in summer 2016. Earlier this fall, students moved into the completed halls with work continuing on the newly vacated spaces. New exterior community gathering spaces… Continue Reading Prepare for a double take: West Hill gets a makeover

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Nov 6, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Dr. Hrabowski is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ new Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education. He will also speak at a conference on data-driven diversity practices at the College of the Holy Cross on November 13. Hrabowski has also written an op-ed for Time about the… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Spotlight on bwtech@UMBC

Nov 2, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Alumni Delali Dzirasa ’04, computer engineering, and Andrew Mavronicolas ’14, information systems, were recently featured in a SmartLogic video promoting bwtech@UMBC. Both alumni run companies based in the research park: Dzirasa is the president of the software company Fearless Solutions, and Mavronicolas is co-founder of Backpack ‘Em, an online intra-campus exchange platform. Ellen Hemmerly, executive director of bwtech, is also featured. Watch the whole clip here:

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Oct 30, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Dr. Hrabowski spoke at this week’s American Public Health Association Conference in Chicago, as well as the CyberMaryland Conference and the Southwest Baltimore Economic Forum’s monthly meeting. Hrabowski also co-authored an editorial in the Seattle Times with Yolanda Watson Spiva, president and CEO of the College Success Foundation, on preparing low-income students… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Career Q&A: Alexander Bush ’09, Political Science

Oct 29, 2015 / 5 minutes of reading

Every once in a while, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Recently, we caught up with Alexander Bush ’09, political science, a former Humanities Scholar who went on to law school at Pepperdine University in California. In addition to his full-time job as a personal injury attorney in Baltimore, Bush co-hosts Baltimore Barristers, a radio call-in show about legal issues. NAME: Alexander A. Bush JOB TITLE/EMPLOYER: Co-host of the Baltimore Barristers radio show on CBS 1300 AM and Associate Attorney at Ingerman & Horwitz LLP MAJOR/MINOR: major in History, minors in Political Science and French GRAD YEAR:… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Alexander Bush ’09, Political Science

Keeping Up With the Doyles

Oct 27, 2015 / 4 minutes of reading

For a university that’s only turning 50 next year, UMBC has already developed some pretty significant stories. The Doyle family story, which begins with the Fab Four graduating class of 1970 and continued through the founding of the Honors College and Freeman Hrabowski’s presidency, is one of the oldest. For this family, college provided much more than an education. “It Was Magical From the Beginning” – Ed and Sharyn’s Story Ed ’70, psychology, and Sharyn Doyle ’70, psychology, met through a mutual friend at the end of their junior year back in 1969, when UMBC was barely in its infancy,… Continue Reading Keeping Up With the Doyles

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