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Cybersecurity expert Richard Forno appointed an honorary international professor

Sep 20, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

Richard Forno, assistant director of UMBC’s Center for Cybersecurity and a principal lecturer in the department of computer science and electrical engineering, has been appointed an honorary international professor in the School of Science and Engineering at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH), one of Mexico’s oldest universities. Continue Reading Cybersecurity expert Richard Forno appointed an honorary international professor

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UMBC hosts 11th International Digital Storytelling Conference

Sep 20, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC’s commitment to highlighting storytelling research continued this summer as the university co-hosted the first state-side edition of the 11th International Digital Storytelling Conference—a four-day event showcasing an expansive range of storytelling-focused projects and initiatives. The conference was a collaborative effort in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, StoryCenter, and Montgomery College. Continue Reading UMBC hosts 11th International Digital Storytelling Conference

U.S. News ranks UMBC among the nation’s best colleges in undergraduate research, teaching, innovation, and value

Sep 18, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC continues to show its strengths in undergraduate research, innovation, value, teaching programs, and several other areas highlighted in the 2023–24 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges undergraduate rankings. This year, the university moved up in the national rankings in numerous categories, showcasing UMBC’s growth in several key areas. Continue Reading U.S. News ranks UMBC among the nation’s best colleges in undergraduate research, teaching, innovation, and value

Need a summer read? UMBC’s got you covered

Aug 2, 2023 / 7 minutes of reading

Across the UMBC community are engaged scholars who tackle a breadth of topics spanning a wide range of disciplines and writing mediums. From books, to more than 260 The Conversation articles, to several hundred peer-reviewed journal publications, the UMBC community creates an extensive collection of reading materials for bibliophiles of all interests. Continue Reading Need a summer read? UMBC’s got you covered

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Michelle Starz-Gaiano brings leadership experience, relationships to new department chair role

Jun 23, 2023 / 6 minutes of reading

Michelle Starz-Gaiano began as an assistant professor at UMBC in 2008. Since then, her research program has blossomed, she’s mentored half a dozen graduate students and more than 50 undergraduates, and she’s taken on numerous leadership roles. Now she’ll add department chair to that list. “I think we have amazing people working and studying here,” she says, “and I really want to make sure they can be successful.” Continue Reading Michelle Starz-Gaiano brings leadership experience, relationships to new department chair role

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UMBC softball nabs 4th consecutive America East title, advances to NCAA tournament

May 16, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

A year after becoming the first team to win three consecutive crowns since UAlbany in 2006 – 2008, UMBC softball has permanently inked their place in the record books with their fourth-straight America East Championship win. Continue Reading UMBC softball nabs 4th consecutive America East title, advances to NCAA tournament

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UMBC’s 2023 commencement speakers represent the best of higher education

May 16, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

This year’s UMBC commencement speakers, Keith T. Elder and Paula T. Hammond, represent the best of what higher education strives to be, applying insights to meet the needs of humanity. Continue Reading UMBC’s 2023 commencement speakers represent the best of higher education

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UMBC, Maryland Matters host climate forum with top officials in Gov. Wes Moore’s administration

May 12, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

UMBC and Maryland Matters hosted state officials in Governor Wes Moore’s administration for a community forum on Maryland’s plan to address concerns related to climate change and the administration’s proposed green energy initiatives. Continue Reading UMBC, Maryland Matters host climate forum with top officials in Gov. Wes Moore’s administration

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U.S. News Best Graduate School rankings for 2023–24 name UMBC programs among best in the nation

Apr 25, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

U.S. News announced its 2023-24 Best Graduate School rankings, highlighting UMBC graduate programs in a broad range of fields, from public policy and several types of engineering to mathematics and other sciences. Continue Reading U.S. News Best Graduate School rankings for 2023–24 name UMBC programs among best in the nation

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Lighting design to flu treatment: UMBC students share research and creative work at URCAD 2023

Apr 20, 2023 / 10 minutes of reading

In 2020, Renata Taylor-Smith ‘24, theatre, eagerly prepared for her first trip to Munich, Germany to study theatrical lighting design, but a week before she was meant to fly to Germany, her trip was canceled due to COVID-19. She learned that the show she was working on would be postponed indefinitely. Discover how she pivoted to have a valuable research experience, recently shared at UMBC’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD 23023), where hundreds of students presented their work. Continue Reading Lighting design to flu treatment: UMBC students share research and creative work at URCAD 2023

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Let’s celebrate! UMBC marks the inauguration of President Valerie Sheares Ashby with community events, April 18 – 27

Apr 14, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

“These first…months have been energizing, inspiring, and joyful. The more people I meet, and the more I start to make connections, the more I love this place,” President Valerie Sheares Ashby says. Her Investiture ceremony on April 27 is a historic milestone in the life of the university, one not to be missed. Continue Reading Let’s celebrate! UMBC marks the inauguration of President Valerie Sheares Ashby with community events, April 18 – 27

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Amid surging demand for computing education, UMBC initiatives boost student success

Apr 14, 2023 / 6 minutes of reading

UMBC recently opening a new space for the Computing Success Center, one of many UMBC initiatives that is boosting the success of diverse students in high-demand computing fields. Continue Reading Amid surging demand for computing education, UMBC initiatives boost student success