Class of 2022

The graduates in UMBC’s Class of 2022 are leaders, dreamers, entrepreneurs, inventors, innovators, and trailblazers. They’ve spent their college careers breaking down barriers, exploring the world, and finding ways to inspire others.

Get to know these remarkable Retrievers and see how they are changing the world.


Class of 2022 Student Profiles

  • Poet of democratic practices

    Tess McRae ‘22, individualized study, visited UMBC’s campus several times as a teenager, and says “I was always entranced by how beautiful it was and how clearly I could imagine myself thriving here.” Continue Reading Poet of democratic practices

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  • A dancer’s discipline and dedication

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    “I am driven by knowing that I can help future generations of my family explore what the world has to offer,” says Joshua Gray. “My work can open up opportunities for them and help them look at the world and their experiences in a different way.” Continue Reading A dancer’s discipline and dedication

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  • Lifelong advocate achieves decades-long dream

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    Charles Harris ‘22 is graduating this month at the age of 80, after beginning his college journey and his military career in the 1970s. Reaching this lifelong goal is such an important occasion for him and his family that he and his wife postponed their 50th wedding anniversary plans to celebrate the achievement. Continue Reading…

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  • Creating a unique path where art and technology meet

    Bryan Castillo ‘22, business technology administration, came to UMBC from Howard Community College as a first-generation college student with a clear vision on how he would succeed: making connections and exploring every opportunity. He wanted to combine his interest in art with his passion for technology. He also wanted to make sure he felt supported…

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  • Investment fellow shares the value of a supportive mentor

    Audrey Houck ‘22, financial economics, got a first-hand look at what a finance career involves day-to-day when she was paired with a mentor as an intern at T. Rowe Price. Continue Reading Investment fellow shares the value of a supportive mentor

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  • Bridging environmental research and activism

    At UMBC, Aiman Raza has conducted research under Kevin Omland, professor of biological sciences, and at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. She also completed a virtual summer internship with the Smithsonian, where she studied fish and crustacean communities on oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay. Continue Reading Bridging…

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  • Challenging the status quo and inspiring young women in tech

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    As a Cybersecurity and Center for Women in Technology Scholar from São Paulo, Brazil, Priscila de Almeida Feitosa ’22, computer science, found like-minded classmates at UMBC—students who wanted to change the status quo of representation in technology fields.  Continue Reading Challenging the status quo and inspiring young women in tech

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  • Balancing academics, D1 athletics: Softball standout excels as a flight test engineer

    Logan Hawker ‘22, mechanical engineering, chose UMBC because she wanted to feel supported both in the classroom and on the softball field. Continue Reading Balancing academics, D1 athletics: Softball standout excels as a flight test engineer

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