Peaceworkers in Action
UMBC alumni Michael Hassett and Chiara Collette have built a life — and an internationally recognized nonprofit — while following their callings as Peaceworkers. Continue Reading Peaceworkers in Action
Alumni
Lucky in Love
Two alumni celebrate their St. Patrick’s Day meet-cute at UMBC that turned into a 53-year romance. Continue Reading Lucky in Love
Black and Gold, Through and Through
UMBC’s men’s soccer Associate Head Coach Anthony Adams ’97 is just one of two NCAA Division I program assistants who have reached the quarter-century mark. Continue Reading Black and Gold, Through and Through
We are RetriEVER Grateful
With the RetriEVER Grateful Tour, alumni from all across the nation are gathering to celebrate our community, the impact we’ve made together, and the spirit of inclusive excellence that will drive our work for years to come. Continue Reading We are RetriEVER Grateful
Charting His Own Map for Success
In his late 20s, Smith focused his efforts on one goal: getting a college degree. At 32 and after five internships in his field, he has a diploma in hand. Continue Reading Charting His Own Map for Success
The Spirit of Giving
Behind the scenes of UMBC’s Annual Giving, Banerjee energy for the Retriever community embodies the spirit of giving and paving the way for growth at UMBC. Continue Reading The Spirit of Giving
Retriever Nation Meets Bachelor Nation
The UMBC magazine interviews Justin Glaze, a UMBC alum and runner-up on the Bachelorette in a behind-the-scenes look at Bachelor Nation. Continue Reading Retriever Nation Meets Bachelor Nation
Body of Work
It was at UMBC that Arteche decided to delve into other ways of exploring their identity and visibility through art and culture. Continue Reading Body of Work
The Alumni Awards Return
UMBC is excited to announce the 32nd annual Alumni Awards. While the in-person ceremony may be smaller than past years, we are celebrating more alumni than ever. Continue Reading The Alumni Awards Return
Living Her Values
One of Kate Tracy’s longest-standing and most important descriptors is “Maxine Tracy in a different form,” laughs Tracy. “A feistier version of my grandmother.” She’s honoring Maxine with an endowment in her name to UMBC’s Women’s Center. Continue Reading Living Her Values
Building an Inclusive Workforce—Rising Together
Three alumnae discuss how their time at UMBC impacted their professional trajectories. Now, they’re paving the way for the next generation of leaders. Continue Reading Building an Inclusive Workforce—Rising Together
Changing the Narrative—Ghazal Rahmanpanah ’08
In her position at The League, Ghazal Rahmanpanah is trying to encourage people to live more civically minded lives through narrative change. Continue Reading Changing the Narrative—Ghazal Rahmanpanah ’08