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UMBC’s Christopher Slaughter, engineering student with health equity focus, wins prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Feb 15, 2023 Mar 2, 2023 / 6 min read

Christopher Slaughter ’23, M31 computer engineering, has won a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue graduate work at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom next fall. “He exemplifies UMBC’s values and the Gates Cambridge vision of preparing leaders who demonstrate not only academic excellence, but also a deep commitment to improving the lives of others,” says UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby. Continue Reading UMBC’s Christopher Slaughter, engineering student with health equity focus, wins prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship

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UMBC’s Top Stories of 2022

Jan 6, 2023 Jan 20, 2023 / 7 min read

Just like the people that are part of our community, UMBC experienced a year of change, growth, and opportunity in 2022. Exciting achievements, transformative leadership, and groundbreaking research made this another year for the record books. Looking back at 2022, we’re reminded of all the reasons we’re proud to call UMBC home. Continue Reading UMBC’s Top Stories of 2022

UMBC graduates ready to embark on a bright future

Dec 22, 2022 Mar 7, 2023 / 4 min read

Temperatures may have been cold, but the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena was warmed by the cheers of congratulations for this year’s graduates. More than 800 undergraduate and graduate students turned their tassels this week during UMBC’s 79th Commencement Ceremonies. Continue Reading UMBC graduates ready to embark on a bright future

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Baltimore Sun names UMBC one of the region’s Top Workplaces

Dec 12, 2022 Dec 12, 2022 / 2 min read

The Baltimore Sun has again named UMBC one of the “Top Workplaces” in the Baltimore region, for the eighth time since 2013. UMBC is featured on the Sun’s list of top large employers—organizations with 400 employees or more—and is the only college or university honored this year. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun names UMBC one of the region’s Top Workplaces

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UMBC volleyball wins third-consecutive America East championship

Nov 23, 2022 Dec 9, 2022 / 3 min read

UMBC volleyball continued their hot streak, capturing their third-consecutive America East championship title. “Throughout the season, we had to get better on the fly,” said head coach Kacey Crider, “and even as things got tough, we didn’t flinch.” Continue Reading UMBC volleyball wins third-consecutive America East championship

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GRIT-X 2022 brings to life the “essence” of UMBC research and creative achievement

Oct 26, 2022 Nov 29, 2022 / 5 min read

Amid a bustling day filled with Homecoming excitement, GRIT-X returned to UMBC this month for its sixth year, delivering a wide-ranging lineup of Retriever excellence in action. Held in the Fine Arts Recital Hall, this year’s GRIT-X was the first for new UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby. Enjoying one engaging talk after another, she deemed the event “the essence of UMBC.” Continue Reading GRIT-X 2022 brings to life the “essence” of UMBC research and creative achievement

UMBC Pres. Valerie Sheares Ashby named 2022 Technologist of the Year

Oct 24, 2022 Oct 31, 2022 / 3 min read

Women of Color magazine has named UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby 2022 Technologist of the Year. Sheares Ashby celebrated the honor surrounded by joyful UMBC students at the Women of Color STEM DTX Conference in Detroit earlier this month. Continue Reading UMBC Pres. Valerie Sheares Ashby named 2022 Technologist of the Year

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UMBC is a 2022 Great College to Work For—the nation’s only R1 university to excel in every category

Sep 16, 2022 Oct 24, 2022 / 3 min read

This week, ModernThink’s Great Colleges to Work For program again recognized UMBC as a top institution nationwide in every measured category, from well-being and shared governance to mission and pride. UMBC is the only R1 university in the nation to achieve this honor, which is based on employee ratings. Continue Reading UMBC is a 2022 Great College to Work For—the nation’s only R1 university to excel in every category

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U.S. News highlights UMBC’s national leadership in teaching, innovation, diversity

Sep 13, 2022 Oct 20, 2022 / 6 min read

The new 2022–23 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges undergraduate rankings illustrate why a record number of students chose to call UMBC home this fall. This year’s rankings show UMBC jumping an impressive 25 spots on the list of Best National Universities and appearing on several other prestigious lists, distinguishing the university’s achievements on a national stage. Continue Reading U.S. News highlights UMBC’s national leadership in teaching, innovation, diversity

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UMBC opens new academic year with new president, largest-ever incoming class

Sep 1, 2022 Oct 14, 2022 / 8 min read

As UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby looked out at the crowd of eager first-year students during Tuesday’s Convocation ceremony to open the academic year, she reinforced the importance of marking this formative chapter. And with well over 2,100 new first-year students, and record numbers of graduate and international students, this is a new chapter for UMBC’s largest incoming class yet. Continue Reading UMBC opens new academic year with new president, largest-ever incoming class

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Chronicle report on “new era” of inclusive administration highlights UMBC leaders

Jul 25, 2022 Aug 26, 2022 / 2 min read

A newly-released Chronicle of Higher Education report spotlights UMBC leaders on the power of mentorship and the positive impact of diverse perspectives in university administration. Continue Reading Chronicle report on “new era” of inclusive administration highlights UMBC leaders

UMBC students explore South Korea, Japan through new Education Abroad Access Fund

Jul 20, 2022 Aug 3, 2022 / 4 min read

“Education abroad is known to have a positive impact on students’ future academic and career outcomes, but the costs of international travel can result in barriers to participation,” says David Di Maria, associate vice provost for international education. “The Class of 1970’s generous gift helps address these barriers. It ensures more Retrievers are able to enjoy the transformative benefits of making the world their classroom.” Continue Reading UMBC students explore South Korea, Japan through new Education Abroad Access Fund