Support Men’s Soccer on the Road to Victory!

Nov 21, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

On Saturday, November 16, the UMBC men’s soccer team made the Retriever family proud as they clinched the America East Championship with a 4-0 win over third-seeded Hartford. The team is unbeaten in nine straight contests and you can help them continue their winning streak! How can you help? Make a gift: Celebrate our 2013 men’s soccer team members and coaching staff. Make a gift today to show your pride and help the team on the road to victory! Buy a ticket: Join us on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 5 p.m. as UMBC takes the field for an NCAA tournament… Continue Reading Support Men’s Soccer on the Road to Victory!

Women’s Soccer Team Wins America East Championship!

Nov 11, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

On Saturday, November 9, the UMBC women’s soccer team made the Retriever family proud as they clinched the America East Championship with a 2-1 win over defending champion Stony Brook. This is the first-ever tournament title for UMBC women’s soccer. It was also the biggest team turnaround in America East Conference history as they achieved a school record of 13 wins! Read the press release or check out video highlights from the game. Show your #UMBCgrit and celebrate our 2013 women’s soccer team and coaching staff with a gift to the women’s soccer team!

Why I Give to UMBC: Professor Bimal Sinha

Oct 18, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Every so often, we like to ask our donors why they chose to support UMBC, and what makes their connection the University special. Recently, we spoke with Professor Bimal Sinha, who founded the statistics graduate program at UMBC. Dr. Sinha also created an endowment fund for both undergraduate and graduate statistics students entitled the Dr. Bimal and Mrs. Suchandra Sinha Endowment for Excellence in Statistics.

Student Scholarship Q&A: Polly Muangrat, Information Systems and English Literature

Oct 17, 2013 / 4 minutes of reading

Every so often, we highlight the importance of student scholarships by introducing you to the very students they help to succeed. Today, we’re speaking with Polly Muangrat, information systems and English literature, who recently received the Aol Advertising.com Scholarship. Name: Polly Muangrat ’14 Major(s): Information Systems B.S. and English Literature B.A. Scholarship(s): NSF SFS CyberCorps Scholar, Aol Advertising.com Scholarship, COEIT Vijay Jose Scholarship, Alumni Association Award Q: Why did you decide to attend UMBC? I wanted to attend UMBC most of all because of the environment and the programs offered. By environment, I mean that when I visited, the first thing I saw… Continue Reading Student Scholarship Q&A: Polly Muangrat, Information Systems and English Literature

A Big UMBC Thank You – FY13 Donor Roll

Oct 1, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Every year, as fall begins to roll in, and the leaves start turning brilliant colors all across campus, we’re reminded that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Fortunately for us, we don’t have to wait for November to get that warm gracious feeling (although the pie, alas, will have to wait). Today, we’re releasing the FY13 Donor Roll, a list of all of the wonderful people who supported UMBC during the last fiscal year. This list is full of Retriever Believers. Thank you for all you do to keep UMBC strong!

Photo Gallery: UMBC Hosts Third Annual 1966 Society Dinner

Sep 27, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski hosted the third annual 1966 Society dinner on September 19 in the Imaging Research Center (IRC) at UMBC. The 1966 Society (link to planned giving page) celebrates those individual members who have identified the UMBC Foundation in their estate plans. Guests had a wonderful time exploring the IRC during the evening. During dinner, Dan Bailey, Director of the Imaging Research Center, welcomed the group and showcased some of the exciting research being worked on in the Center. Check out the new IRC documentary, The Work of the Imaging Research Center http://www.irc.umbc.edu/blog/. Please contact Kim Robinson at kim.robinson@umbc.edu… Continue Reading Photo Gallery: UMBC Hosts Third Annual 1966 Society Dinner

Photo Gallery: Sherman Hall Dedication

Sep 27, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC honored and thanked George and Betsy Sherman for their commitment to education and their generous support of the University at the dedication of Sherman Hall, formerly Academic IV, on Thursday, September 19. Over nearly 20 years, the Shermans have committed more than $10 million to help strengthen our efforts to increase the number of well-prepared, highly qualified teachers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) committed to teaching in high-needs schools in the Greater Baltimore area. Their support enabled UMBC to launch the Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program in 2006.

Morningstar ’15 Recipient of Newcombe Scholarship

Sep 17, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

Natalie Morningstar, a junior majoring in Computer Engineering, has been awarded a Charlotte Newcombe Foundation Scholarship. The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation is an independent foundation begun in 1979 by the estate of Mrs. Newcombe, a Philadelphia philanthropist. Since 1981, the Foundation has provided scholarship funding for mature women students at UMBC. This fall, Natalie will participate in the “Returning Women Mentor Program,” which is a peer mentoring initiative that the Women’s Center at UMBC is introducing to better facilitate productive and ongoing connections among the scholars in their programs. Natalie is also a CWIT Affiliate and part of the first cohort of Transfer Scholars… Continue Reading Morningstar ’15 Recipient of Newcombe Scholarship

Naming Academic IV for Generous Supporters of UMBC

Jul 26, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

TO: The UMBC Campus Community FROM: Diane Lee, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education, and Greg Simmons, Vice President for Institutional Advancement RE: Naming Academic IV for Generous Supporters of UMBC We are delighted to announce that the USM Board of Regents have approved UMBC’s request to officially name Academic IV after George and Betsy Sherman, in honor of their generous support of the University. Over nearly 20 years, the Shermans have committed more than $10 million to help strengthen our efforts increase the number of well-prepared, highly qualified teachers committed to teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in… Continue Reading Naming Academic IV for Generous Supporters of UMBC

30 Days/30 Scholarships: Q&A with 2013 Valedictorian Asif Majid

Jun 25, 2013 / 4 minutes of reading

When students have the scholarship support they need, they can do AMAZING things. And during the month of June, we’re working hard to help students do just that — make the most of their time at UMBC, and change the world for the better, with the aid of scholarships. Our aim? To raise enough money to award 30 scholarships of $1,000. It’s a big goal, but you can help us reach it, and when you do, you’ll be helping students in need. Today we’re featuring 2013 valedictorian and scholarship recipient Asif Majid ’13, interdisciplinary studies, who this fall is bound… Continue Reading 30 Days/30 Scholarships: Q&A with 2013 Valedictorian Asif Majid

30 Days/30 Scholarships: Q&A with Micaela Perez Ferrero

Jun 21, 2013 / 3 minutes of reading

When students have the scholarship support they need, they can do AMAZING things. And during the month of June, we’re working hard to help students do just that — make the most of their time at UMBC, and change the world for the better, with the aid of scholarships. Our aim? To raise enough money to award 30 scholarships of $1,000. It’s a big goal, but you can help us reach it, and when you do, you’ll be helping students in need. Today we’re featuring an outstanding scholarship winner and future teacher, Micaela Perez Ferrero ’13, political science, who received… Continue Reading 30 Days/30 Scholarships: Q&A with Micaela Perez Ferrero

VIDEO: Portraits of Giving: Shlomo and Rachel Carmi

Jun 18, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

When Dr. Shlomo Carmi – former Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology and professor of mechanical engineering – retired from UMBC this semester, he and his wife Rachel decided to give back to the university that has been such a big part of their lives for so many years. Watch the video to learn more about why the Carmis give to UMBC.

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