A line of excited graduates wave and smile to the crowd.

Not goodbye but see you later—Welcoming the Class of 2023 to our alumni community

May 30, 2023 / 5 min read

UMBC’s class of 2023 took the mantra “strength in numbers”… Continue Reading Not goodbye but see you later—Welcoming the Class of 2023 to our alumni community

Sheares Ashby stands with University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman and Board of Regents Chair Linda Gooden in front of the UMBC seal at her investiture ceremony.

Leading Boldly—Celebrating President Sheares Ashby

May 5, 2023 / 10 min read

At the presidential investiture ceremony on April 27, 2023, President Sheares Ashby, other speakers, and the UMBC community as a whole celebrated a shared commitment to a common vision—one that promises to redefine excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture. Continue Reading Leading Boldly—Celebrating President Sheares Ashby

Sonya Clark's Hair/Craft exhibit at the AOK Library Gallery. Images of the front and back's of Black hair styles.

UMBC’s galleries deliver interactive and thoughtful art

Mar 1, 2023 / 5 min read

UMBC’s art galleries are already in full bloom for the spring. With exhibits showcasing historic and innovative 20th century photography, interactive hip-hop data visualization, and the legacies of political resistance as seen through Black hair, the university’s exhibition spaces are bountiful with thought-provoking work. Continue Reading UMBC’s galleries deliver interactive and thoughtful art

UMBC graduates ready to embark on a bright future

Dec 22, 2022 / 4 min read

Temperatures may have been cold, but the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena was warmed by the cheers of congratulations for this year’s graduates. More than 800 undergraduate and graduate students turned their tassels this week during UMBC’s 79th Commencement Ceremonies. Continue Reading UMBC graduates ready to embark on a bright future