Change
A message from President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Rous on UMBC’s work to address structural racism at UMBC. Continue Reading Change
Impact
This Time in America
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski and Dr. Philip Rous share reflections with UMBC alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Continue Reading This Time in America
There’s No Such Thing As Small Politics
Retrievers are participating in politics on all levels—students as engaged citizens, professionals protecting our census data, artists illustrating complex ideas, and more. Continue Reading There’s No Such Thing As Small Politics
Lifelong Learning
UMBC and the University of Maryland, Baltimore partnered recently to become Maryland’s first “age-friendly” universities. Continue Reading Lifelong Learning
Curating COVID-19
At times of momentous change, many take solace in creating — and the UMBC is no exception, adding to a long history of pandemic-inspired work. Continue Reading Curating COVID-19
Tough Times, Smart Planning
Ways our Retriever community is reaching together to offer sound advice on money, careers, and more. Continue Reading Tough Times, Smart Planning
The Power of Music
When junior Etai Fuchs heard about the economic devastation COVID-19 was wreaking on the music industry, he knew he was in a position to help. Continue Reading The Power of Music
UMBC Makers Shift Gears to Pitch In
Whether sewing up a storm or finding creative uses for kitty litter boxes, Retriever Nation is using special skills to help in the fight against COVID-19. Continue Reading UMBC Makers Shift Gears to Pitch In
Alumni Business Q&A: Interrobang Theatre Company
Kiirstn Pagan ’11, theatre, talks about what it takes to manage a theatre company, and how maintaining their connections to UMBC has helped keep them strong. Continue Reading Alumni Business Q&A: Interrobang Theatre Company
Emergency Funds Help UMBC Students Stay Black and Gold
UMBC’s Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund provides awards to students ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 depending on needs arising from unexpected crises. Continue Reading Emergency Funds Help UMBC Students Stay Black and Gold
Extraordinary Times and Extraordinary Community
March 20, 2020 Dear Members of the UMBC Community, Many are calling this period a defining moment for humankind, and history will judge us by how we respond. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, we want you to know how proud we are of the ways that our community of inquiring minds has already been adapting. Thank you for all that you are doing to support one another, your families, and fellow citizens during these challenging times. Campus leaders are meeting daily to navigate this rapidly changing reality, and we are working closely with USM Chancellor Jay Perman, other… Continue Reading Extraordinary Times and Extraordinary Community
Challenge Met: UMBC Giving Day 2020 a Resounding Success
Each February, the UMBC community reaches together to support student success with gifts made during one 24-hour Giving Day extravaganza. And every year, our Retriever Nation comes through – sharing news of their gifts and reasons for supporting UMBC far and wide. This year’s “Black and Gold Rush” on February 27 was no exception. Several hours before the midnight deadline, our Retrievers blew past the original goal of 1,800 donors to reach more than 2,600 donors and $188,500, with more donations still being tallied, that will support everything from academics to athletics to campus organizations. More than a hundred social… Continue Reading Challenge Met: UMBC Giving Day 2020 a Resounding Success