“UMBC has prepared me to be a multi-faceted, problem-solving artist,” says Mueller. “The well-rounded liberal arts degree training has been a catalyst for both my academic and artistic accomplishments…in my field as a theatrical lighting designer.” Continue Reading Jacob Mueller, Linehan Scholar, lights his way to a theatre career
“As a student coming from abroad to study at UMBC, I have had a great time in the multidisciplinary environment,” says Keshavarz. “The knowledgeable and experienced faculty in the visual arts department have helped me adjust to life and study in America.” Continue Reading Iranian artist Ghazaleh Keshavarz explores the immigrant experience
“UMBC has presented me with opportunities that have led me to be more open-minded, think more critically, and take action within my community,” says Corbett-Wilson. Continue Reading Bentley Corbett-Wilson, SGA president, prepares for career in music education
“UMBC has encouraged me to meet professionals who are already working in my fields of interest, to build relationships and gain insight and experience early in my career,” says Berbert. Continue Reading Amy Berbert continues memorial photography project and begins work with Zinnia Films
“UMBC was not only my home for six years during both my undergraduate and graduate pursuits, but I identify with this university as the place I found my calling,” says Pang. Continue Reading Washington Post names UMBC alumnus Sean Pang 2017 Teacher of the Year
Now in its twenty-first year, UMBC’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) “attains a certain kind of maturity,” but it’s “thrilling to see that as it comes of age, it retains the brawling, restless energy that has always made it so special,” shares Simon Stacey, interim dean and vice provost of undergraduate education. Continue Reading UMBC students tackle complex questions with creativity at URCAD 2017
The internal funding opportunities support faculty who wish to pursue new areas of research, and compete for external funding and support. Continue Reading START and SFF awards support UMBC faculty pursuing research in new directions
The Universities at Shady Grove has awarded UMBC’s Andrew Nolan the Program Director of the Year Kendall Service Award for 2017. Nolan is senior lecturer and program director for UMBC’s history program at USG. Continue Reading USG honors historian Andrew Nolan with top program director award
Digital access isn’t an add-on for Hayden, it’s a core part of her mission and that of the library itself. “This is America’s library,” she shared. “This is your library.” Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden for conversation on digital access
The week-long Baltimore festival featured vibrant art installations, performances, and talks by UMBC faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Continue Reading UMBC voices at Light City connect visitors with new ideas
“I think the more knowledge that is generated and the more we understand things, sometimes things that we find very scary or frightening, the better we are able to make good policy decisions and personal decisions on the basis of science,” Deborah Rudacille explains. Continue Reading UMBC’s Deborah Rudacille awarded Guggenheim Fellowship to pursue writing project on addiction
Shin is one of just 46 emerging leaders selected nationwide for the the prestigious higher education leadership development program. Continue Reading Sarah Shin named American Council on Education Fellow for 2017-18
