Ainsworth says that Heard has been instrumental in holding open the door for the next generation of lawyers and judges. “She has, like, an army of little children, just all over the place, doing good work.” Continue Reading Setting the Bar — The Impact of a Judicial Internship
“The Empowered University” brings UMBC’s story to readers nationwide. Continue Reading Excerpt: The Empowered University
For more than two decades, Hemmerly has led UMBC’s technology park—the first-university-affiliated research park in Maryland—as it has grown and expanded. Continue Reading Ellen Hemmerly Retires from UMBC after Leading bwtech for over 24 Years
At UMBC’s 8th annual Scholarship Luncheon, student recipients of endowed scholarships met and thanked the backers of their financial support. Continue Reading Together We Rise — Annual Scholarship Luncheon
On UMBC’s second annual Giving Day last week, campus and social media buzzed with creative call-outs and challenges for 1,000 donors to participate in the 24-hour window. Mama’s Boys, True Grit, and other student-led entertainment drew a crowd to Main Street where the festivities celebrated the ongoing gifts rolling in, while different departments and athletic teams took to Twitter to playfully compete with each other, using car karaoke and other incentives to spur on supporters. In typical UMBC fashion, students, staff, and alumni rallied to go well beyond the goal and by midnight, 1,554 donors had raised $106,906 to support… Continue Reading The Joy of Giving
More than 130 members of the Retriever community gathered in Annapolis on January 23 to celebrate the many ways UMBC alumni make an impact through careers that serve the State of Maryland, including elected officials, policy analysts, and other advocates working for the public good. In addition to networking, talking with current students, and celebrating UMBC’s recent successes, guests also took part in a “UMBC 101” active learning demonstration, a highlight of the evening. See more images from the evening at UMBC Alumni Flickr. Photos by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC Magazine.
Throughout its history, UMBC has encouraged community members to take risks and make lasting changes to guide our institution to become The Empowered University it is today. Continue Reading Unabashedly Inspirational
With their hearts in the work and their ears to the ground, the people behind some of UMBC’s longest-standing homegrown programs are solving big societal problems. But the work is never done. Continue Reading Moving the Needle
The Linehan Artist Scholars Reception gives scholar alumni and current students a chance to thank donors Earl and Darielle Linehan for their support. Continue Reading Supporting Artistic Talents
On Saturday, November 10th our UMBC family, represented by the Shriver Center, Transportation Services, Off-Campus Student Services/Veteran Services, and alumni, joined forces with Tabrizi’s Restaurant, and a myriad of community partners to serve more than 220 military veterans experiencing homelessness. Continue Reading The Power of a Shared Meal
Bridging the gap between military service and becoming a civilian university student isn’t always easy for our nation’s veterans. That’s why Veteran Student Services (VSS) works to make those transitions easier for UMBC’s own veteran population. Continue Reading Serving Those Who Serve
President Freeman Hrabowski welcomed the Hilltop Society—individuals and organizations that contributed $1,000 or more in the previous fiscal year—to campus this week to thank them for their generosity and support. Continue Reading Hilltop Donors Learn About Current Research at Annual Celebration Dinner
