“As the Baltimore County Teacher of the Year, Carter is noted for his enthusiasm, his authenticity, and his work to be a champion for students inside and outside of the classroom,” writes Education Post, in a new story highlighting Corey Carter ’08, biological sciences, ’10 M.A.T. Continue Reading UMBC prepares next generation of leading K-12 educators with commitment to community
“Cross-disciplinary collaboration is a very important part of education because not only do students learn to collaborate, but also to compromise,” says Viviana Cordova, assistant professor of visual arts. Continue Reading Developers and designers team up in new UMBC mobile app course
“I feel privileged to be selected to participate in the inaugural class of AASCU’s Emerging Leaders Program,” says Shin. “This is a great honor for our university and a fantastic opportunity for me to engage with experienced leaders and experts in higher education.” Continue Reading Sarah Shin selected for American Association of State Colleges and Universities leadership program
A year after the Baltimore Uprising, UMBC students interviewed local residents about social, political, and economic issues facing the city. The final product is a moving, insightful radio series that aired on WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show. Continue Reading UMBC students produce radio series “The World that Brought Us Freddie Gray”
As President Obama prepared for his historic trip to Japan and Vietnam, Constantine Vaporis wrote a powerful op-ed for The Conversation, calling the trip “a key opportunity to showcase the power of remembrance and reconciliation.” Continue Reading UMBC historian says President Obama’s visit to Japan could have a lasting impact on his legacy
“Theatre is the greatest gift you can give an aspiring scientist because theatre is dreaming realized,” said Lavik, in her talk “Genius Is Created Through Collaboration.” Continue Reading Erin Lavik’s dynamic TEDxBroadway talk connects theatre and engineering
Through sight and sound, the new Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery exhibit by Stephen Bradley and Kathy Marmor offers a sensory experience of discovery as homage to a creative life in science. Continue Reading The Glass Knife exhibit animates the life and work of cell biologist Dr. Keith Porter
Fourteen middle and high school students from local schools have been selected to participate in an innovate summer enrichment program at UMBC to build on skills learned and tap into creative interests across disciplines. Continue Reading Education department announces its second cohort of Summer Enrichment Experience Scholars
The screenplay is based on the life story of co-writer Kerri-Anne Weston, following her experience as an athletic young woman who loses the use of her legs but fights back to win five swimming medals at the 1984 Summer Paralympics. Continue Reading Robert Pawloski’s script “Bronze” wins prize at Nashville Film Festival
History professors Kate Brown and Rebecca Boehling have won coveted semester-long fellowships from the American Academy in Berlin. They are two of just 23 scholars selected in the U.S. to receive Berlin Prize fellowships. Continue Reading Two UMBC history professors win Berlin Prize fellowships
“The competition itself is stressful and hectic. But at the end of the day, getting it done and doing what you love with your friends in a highly creative environment…makes it so special,” says Myslinski. Continue Reading Cinematic arts student Matt Myslinski presents “Lightyears” at Cannes Film Festival
As UMBC’s Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, prepares to leave campus for graduate programs, fellowships, and career opportunities around the globe, we recognize their tremendous personal achievements and their invaluable contributions to our community. Continue Reading Congratulations, UMBC Class of 2016! Meet some of our exceptional graduates.
