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The Class of 2026 found communities to help tackle big challenges

If you surveyed UMBC’s Class of 2026 and generated a word cloud, the word “community” would instantly dominate the screen. You might be tempted to dismiss it as a buzzword […]

Jun 23, 2026 • By Magazine Editor

Spring 2026 cover

UMBC Magazine

Spring 2026

On the Cover

Quilting is an entry point to storytelling, as UMBC CoLab students discovered. The artistic practice can make time stand still, be a window into the past, and inspire future quilters with possibilities.