Dr. Hrabowski discussed UMBC’s success since it opened its doors in 1966, as well as important national education issues. Continue Reading Maryland Public Television highlights UMBC’s 50 years of growth and achievement
“The whole experience at UMBC was gratifying,” said Simmona Simmons ‘72, American studies, who began working in UMBC’s library in 1966. “As UMBC grew, I grew with UMBC.” Continue Reading Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history
The inaugural GRIT-X featured some of the university community’s most fascinating new research and creative work in three sets of 10-minute talks that covered topics from the process for creating a successful theatre company to dealing with contaminants in local watersheds. Continue Reading GRIT-X showcases groundbreaking UMBC research, scholarship, and creative achievement
“As a humanities professor at a large public university with a diverse student population, I ask my students to write longhand in class each week. At first, some protest, but I persist, for I have found that intimacy, immediacy and personal quality infuse their handwritten essays,” Spitz writes. Continue Reading Ellen Handler Spitz publishes letter in The New York Times on why handwriting is still important
“Her verses are little gems with short stanzas and an absence of flowery language, but that doesn’t make them any less profound. Instead, Purpura…proves how meaningful simplicity can be,” the magazine states in its “Best of Baltimore 2016” edition. Continue Reading Lia Purpura named “Best Poet of 2016” by Baltimore Magazine
“Images are essential in the work scientists do and make their work more accessible to the public,” curator Marvin Heiferman shares. The year-long Seeing Science project grew out of his desire to explore that. Continue Reading Seeing Science: UMBC project explores how photographs shape and further science
Through the fellowship, Iyelli Ichile will be an instructor in the Africana studies department, and she will conduct research on Maryland African American history and culture to support the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s permanent collection. Continue Reading UMBC and Reginald F. Lewis Museum announce first Africana studies postdoctoral fellow
“When we think about evaluating the impact of the arts and humanities, we should start by thinking about what life will be like without these everyday studies of ourselves,” explains psychology Ph.D. student Tahira Mahdi in a segment on WYPR. Continue Reading Tahira Mahdi, Ph.D. student, describes how the arts and humanities impact lives in radio interview
After getting its start in the back of a biology classroom, 4SW has gone on to win awards and visit the White House. The members’ stellar teamwork and talent bring cutting-edge research alive. Continue Reading Secret Society of Science Songwriters creates music videos inspired by UMBC chemistry labs
Kars and Brown are recipients of the EUI’s Fernand Braduel Senior Fellowships, which “provide a framework for established academics with an international reputation to pursue their research.” Continue Reading Marjoleine Kars and Kate Brown win prominent European University Institute fellowships
During his upcoming residency, Suri, a novelist and professor of mathematics, will work on his book project, “The Godfather of Numbers.” Continue Reading Manil Suri awarded prestigious residency from The Rockefeller Foundation in Bellagio, Italy
High expectations and the chance to work on real problems the Walters Art Museum faces create a rich, interdisciplinary experience for students. Continue Reading Meet SCIART: Groundbreaking fellowship opens students’ eyes to interdisciplinary careers
