Game Changers
Learning and play can look a lot alike. Both call for creativity, curiosity, practice, and reflection. That’s why some Retrievers are combining the two.
Campus Life
UMBC After Dark
Life doesn’t pause when classes end and the sun goes down. Instead, students grab a cup of coffee and find a million ways of following their interests bringing campus to life.
Resiliency of Student Leaders Keeps Clubs Alive
It comes as no surprise that these Retriever club leaders found unique pathways to keep their communities intact and growing during the pandemic.
How to Chill Out
A great way to reconnect, relax, and recenter is through yoga. Let Joella Lubaszewski ’10 teach you the art of finding your calm.
Q&A: Celebrating our Veterans
In honor of National Veterans Week, we’re chatting with UMBC senior media and communications major Alexandra Hulett, a veteran of the United States Army.
The Hospitality of UMBC’s Student Clubs
As a new semester gets underway dozens student organizations readily welcome Retrievers who may not assume that the club is for them.
Playing at the Next Level—Retriever Rises to MLS Star
Jon Bell realized his lifelong dream of playing professional soccer when he was selected at the 2020 MLS SuperDraft before he even graduated from UMBC.
Photo Essay: Celebrating Campus Sustainers
While the pandemic required most of our community to adjust to virtual life at home, other Retrievers worked tirelessly on campus to keep UMBC running.
The Rocky Yet Rewarding Road of Graduate Research
“Be willing to be an independent thinker and be willing to be wrong,” says graduate student Amanda Belunis as ways to succeed in analytical chemistry.
Corrie Francis Parks: Artist, Community Builder, and Advocate for Students
In addition to pursuing her own art, Corrie Parks promotes her students, helping them enter the professional art world with as few barriers as possible.
Leaving a Legacy of Support for UMBC’s Hispanic/Latinx Community
Ana Maria Schwartz Caballero established a network of support and guidance for the success of UMBC’s Hispanic/Latinx community, and her legacy lives on.