The Right Dog for the Job
Sergeant Cheatem and Officer Chip sit down for a job interview. Continue Reading The Right Dog for the Job
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The Best Is Yet to Come
This December, we celebrated the achievements and accomplishments of the class of 2019. President Freeman Hrabowski addressed the magnitude of these ceremonies saying, “Today, graduates, this is a time for dreams fulfilled.” Continue Reading The Best Is Yet to Come
Peace of Mind
UMBC is taking a holistic approach to its health services with additional preventative and new support resources for its students. Continue Reading Peace of Mind
The Driving Force of Chemistry
Think of your second-grade volcano project, but the baking soda and vinegar “eruption” is happening inside an enclosed vessel, propelling the car forward down a track. Continue Reading The Driving Force of Chemistry
Coaching Connections
New UMBC women’s basketball coach Johnetta Hayes hopes to create change within her team—but not only on the basketball court. Continue Reading Coaching Connections
UMBC Shines at Brilliant Baltimore
In this first year of Baltimore’s mash-up of eclectic and electric art festival Light City and the annual book festival—a hybrid called Brilliant Baltimore—UMBC shone brightly. Continue Reading UMBC Shines at Brilliant Baltimore
How to Become an American Ninja Warrior
Mama’s Boy Dan Eiskant ’19, media and communication studies, took the American Ninja Warrior challenge head-on and has competed two trials so far. He’s also teaching the next generation of ANJ hopefuls. Continue Reading How to Become an American Ninja Warrior
Food for Thought
“We want to help students create meals that are easy to cook, but also well-rounded and full of nutrients,” explains Sachs, UMBC’s dietitian. Continue Reading Food for Thought
Why YOU Need to Come to Homecoming 2019
Homecoming at UMBC is a time to reconnect, see how much the campus has grown, and show your Retriever pride. Don’t miss out! Continue Reading Why YOU Need to Come to Homecoming 2019
Dawg Days Abroad: The scoop on UMBC’s newest summer program
Most new students can’t wait to get their college careers started. This group of dedicated Retrievers really couldn’t wait. Through UMBC’s new Dawg Days Abroad program, nearly 30 incoming students had the chance to travel to Bristol, England as part of a two-week international excursion. Students were able to gain college credits and start making lasting memories before classes even began. Developing the pilot program, navigating piles of paperwork, coordinating travel logistics, and wrangling a few dozen college students in a foreign country…seems easy, right? Caylie Middleton ‘08, associate director of international education, told us just how this exciting new… Continue Reading Dawg Days Abroad: The scoop on UMBC’s newest summer program
Top 9 Features of the New ILSB Not to Miss
As the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building opens its doors for the fall semester, Retrievers are eagerly trying to figure out how the ILSB will fit into their routines. Continue Reading Top 9 Features of the New ILSB Not to Miss
Miles to Go Before They Sleep
Nothing ruins a summer day like the invastion of bees, mosquitoes, and ants. Luckily, our UMBC students encountered a very different kind of bug this summer – the travel bug. UMBC’s Education Abroad Office coordinated five faculty-led trips this summer to explore Wales, Spain, France, Italy, and Colombia. While abroad, students had the opportunity to gain college credits, while also immersing themselves in a new culture. Even though they conveniently forgot to send us a postcard, they were kind enough to share some photos from their adventures. In addition to these summer study abroad opportunities, this is the first… Continue Reading Miles to Go Before They Sleep