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On the eve of UMBC’s 50th anniversary in 2016, when the institution put forth a goal to raise $150 million— money that goes directly to student scholarships, graduate fellowships, professorial awards, and so much more— we didn’t question if we would succeed, we just wondered how we’d be able to capture the magnitude of the collective campaign when it came to a close. Continue Reading When We Work Together
Meet Evangeline Kiriqua ’21, political science, who returned to school in her 50s and recently created a scholarship in honor of her parents to give assistance to minority students studying political science at UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever – Evangeline Kirigua ’21, political science
Meet Sharon Johnson, a dedicated member of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program staff for more than 17 years. Now retired, Sharon has chosen to continue to support UMBC with a planned gift that will support the program and students she loves so dearly. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever – Sharon Johnson, retired Meyerhoff Scholars Program staff
From cooking and cleaning to fixing your car, understanding chemistry can enlighten all aspects of life. That’s just one reason why Dean William R. LaCourse still loves sharing the joy of his favorite subject in front of a classroom. Continue Reading Better Living Through Chemistry
Behind every story of giving lies a story about someone’s generosity. For Hema Gowda ’01, biological sciences, this story was about continuing a generational legacy through philanthropy. Continue Reading Carrying on a Philanthropic Legacy
The six 2022 honorary degree recipients speaking at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies next week have a lot in common. They are each doing amazing things in their respective fields. And they also all happen to be UMBC alumni. “These honorary degree recipients are wonderful examples of the best of UMBC,” said Greg Simmons, M.P.P., ’04, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “They are brilliant individuals at the top of their fields, who care deeply about making the world a better place, each in their own way.” Continue Reading Six alumni to speak as honorary degree recipients at 2022 Commencement
In his final months at UMBC, Freeman Hrabowski has been… Continue Reading Up on the Roof
“You use the talents that you have, not so much for your own purpose, but to make life better for others,” Hrabowski said. “Because when you do that, your universe expands in a positive way as well.” Continue Reading Because She Can: Jackie Hrabowski’s Service to Students
Hrabowski mentors hundreds. Those hundreds mentor thousands. Those thousands mentor hundreds of thousands. The result is Hrabowski’s exponential equation of change. Continue Reading Equation of Change
For college presidents, Freeman Hrabowski provides a template for academic achievement, humility, and putting students first. Continue Reading Leaders Among Us
Following the passing of George Sherman, the Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars carry on the legacy of inclusive education in underserved communities. Continue Reading Sherman Scholars Live Out Founder’s Legacy
