The Daily Record names alumni to 2015 Influential Marylanders list

Feb 9, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Two weeks ago, The Daily Record released its 2015 Influential Marylanders honorees list, and we are proud to announce that five UMBC alumni were named. Congratulations to Stephanie Hill ’86, computer science and economics; Laura Howell ’86, political science; Lily Bengfort ’93, English; Rob Deford ’93, geography; and Greg Cangialosi ’96, English. A reception for the honorees will take place on March 26 at The Grand Lodge in Cockeysville. For more information on the event, click here.

Staying in the Loop – A. Jay Nwachu '03, Psychology

Feb 4, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

We are proud to announce Staying in the Loop, a new post series from the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni (CBLA) that seeks to create connections between alumni, faculty, staff, and other supporters of UMBC and CBLA. Click here for more information about CBLA. Name: A. Jay Nwachu Major: Psychology Grad year: 2003 Q: What do/did you enjoy most about being a part of the UMBC community? The academically empowering environment as well as the diversity of the student body provided an opportunity for personal, academic and professional growth. Q: UMBC is approaching its 50th anniversary (2016) and certainly the campus has come a long way –… Continue Reading Staying in the Loop – A. Jay Nwachu '03, Psychology

Staying in the Loop – A. Jay Nwachu ’03, Psychology

Feb 4, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Career Q&A: Research Assistant Allison Kelly ’12, Chemistry

Jan 6, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with research assistant Allison Kelly ‘12, Chemistry, about her current research project. Name: Allison Kelly Job Title: Research Assistant, PhD Candidate Major/Minor: Chemistry, Writing Grad year: 2012 Q: What drew you to UMBC for your studies? When I stumbled onto the UMBC website I was greeted by the words: “The school where it’s cool to be smart.” I wanted a local college that valued academics, and UMBC seemed to fit that bill. During the course of my studies, I grew to love the focus on scholarship… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Research Assistant Allison Kelly ’12, Chemistry

Meet the Newest Alums: Bell, Tewelde, and Lomax

Dec 21, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC is always full of hard-working people who aspire to do great things, and the class of 2014 is no exception. Today, we wanted to share with you what some of our recent graduates are planning to do with their Retriever education.In a mere four years at UMBC, ValedictorianTravis Bell, psychology and political science, completed six internships, studied abroad in Chile, and received a mentorship for pursuing a career in public affairs. Along with being the UMBC Club Soccer President and the UMBC Pre-Law Society Founder and Treasurer, Bell was also selected as a finalist for the national Harry S.… Continue Reading Meet the Newest Alums: Bell, Tewelde, and Lomax

Career Q&A: Adam Kurtz ’09, Visual Arts- Graphic Design

Dec 16, 2014 / 6 minutes of reading

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with author Adam Kurtz ‘09, Visual Arts, about his career and new book, 1 Page At A Time. Name: Adam Kurtz Job Title: Studio Designer for Ad Agency Grad year & Major: 2009, Visual Arts (Graphic Design) with a minor in art history and certificate in media & communications Q: Can you tell me a little about yourself and your background with graphic design? I’m originally from Toronto and moved to D.C. with my family in my teens. I came to Baltimore to attend UMBC and… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Adam Kurtz ’09, Visual Arts- Graphic Design

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 12/12

Dec 12, 2014 / 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. Julie Rosenthal, Asian Studies, in The Baltimore Sun MLLI Faculty and Students Featured in Russia Beyond the Headlines, Voice of America Dale Bittinger, Admissions, Describes “House of Grit” on Midday with Dan Rodricks UMBC Humanities Faculty Discuss Serial in The Guardian Jeffrey Davis, Political Science, in The New York Times Read more… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News, 12/12

Grit & Glory: NCAA Men’s Soccer Semifinals

Dec 10, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

The UMBC Men’s Soccer Team will travel to Cary, North Carolina, for a semifinal match in the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship against the University of Virginia on Friday, December 12, at 5 p.m. This marks the first time in UMBC history that one of our teams has advanced to the Final Four in a Division I tournament. We’re all very excited here at UMBC and we want you to be involved in this historic occasion no matter where you are. Whether you watch the game decked out in black and gold at a local restaurant or travel to… Continue Reading Grit & Glory: NCAA Men’s Soccer Semifinals

Meet our Newest Alums: Donovan, Amazu, Fung Chim, and Connor

Dec 10, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC is always full of hard-working people who aspire to do great things, and the class of 2014 is no exception. Today, we wanted to share with you what some of our recent graduates are planning to do with their Retriever education. After winning the Maryland Sea Grant to study the health of the Chesapeake Bay, Mitchell Donovan, M.S. geography and environmental systems, was also able to present his work at the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee’s Chesapeake Bay workshop. Donovan’s research has been used to justify amending future models of sediment and contaminant sources. He now plans to fulfill… Continue Reading Meet our Newest Alums: Donovan, Amazu, Fung Chim, and Connor

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Erica Reaves ’04, ’11

Dec 9, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Name: Erica L. Reaves ’04, biological science, ‘11 M.P.P., public policy Employer: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Alumni leadership roles: Cohort Representative for the Meyerhoff Scholars, Publicity Chair for the Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni (CBLA), member of Omicron Delta Kappa Q: Where are you from originally? Columbus, Ohio. Q: What’s your favorite UMBC memory? Orientation Week, August 2000, and Quadmania 2001 (my first Quadmania, where I purchased my first cell phone). Q: Why are you involved in an alumni board or chapter? I really enjoy working with fellow alumni and UMBC staff to develop programs/events that… Continue Reading Meet the Alumni Leadership: Erica Reaves ’04, ’11

Vox Popular – Christie Finn ’07

Dec 2, 2014 / 4 minutes of reading

We, the Hearts, have something to say. So we might as well sing it. We have voices. Are you surprised? — From “The Hearts’ Manifesto” by Christie Finn On stage in the concert hall of UMBC’s Fine Arts Building last March, Christie Finn ’07, music was rehearsing Triptych of Gossips – a composition by UMBC professor of music Linda Dusman based on a poem by Serena Sue Hilsinger – with violinist and associate professor of music, Airi Yoshioka. The two musicians ran through the witty and ebullient piece with Dusman, who sat in the audience with the score and helped… Continue Reading Vox Popular – Christie Finn ’07

The Virtue of Small – Michael Tully ’97

Dec 2, 2014 / 4 minutes of reading

Michael Tully ’97, cinematic arts, is a professional screenwriter. Or at least he was – until last month. Tully’s paychecks for writing his next feature, Don’t Leave Home, ran out on October 1. And if things go according to plan, he will fly to Ireland in April to start drawing a salary as director of that film – a spooky psychological thriller in the vein of David Lynch’s Lost Highway or Nicholas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now – for a full year. Which still leaves Tully with a half-year gap in employment. He had a steady gig for several years as… Continue Reading The Virtue of Small – Michael Tully ’97

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