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Students reflect on UMBC’s top-ten finish in national democracy challenge and post-election community conversations

Nov 19, 2020 / 10 minutes of reading

“It’s important to vote, but also to recognize voting as just one way to make a difference in our communities and nation,” share David Hoffman and Romy Hübler. “UMBC’s Cast Your Whole Vote campaign encouraged members of the UMBC community to learn about issues, engage in civil conversations, and contribute their time and talent to building a better world on Election Day and every day.” Continue Reading Students reflect on UMBC’s top-ten finish in national democracy challenge and post-election community conversations

Showing up for the season

Nov 17, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

Thanks to diligent, strict adherence to COVID testing guidelines, and a supportive community, both Retriever basketball teams plan to return to play in early December. Although current state guidelines will prevent fans from attending the games to start the campaign, coaches and players alike are excited to make Retriever Nation proud from afar. Continue Reading Showing up for the season

UMBC’s Jasmine Lee elevates diversity and inclusion work as director of new Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Nov 2, 2020 / 7 minutes of reading

Jasmine A. Lee, director of inclusive excellence in UMBC’s Division of Student Affairs, is now also leading UMBC’s Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion and Belonging (i3B). The new i3B brings together UMBC’s Mosaic Center, Interfaith Center, and Pride Center to create “opportunities for students to build their awareness and knowledge of diverse people, cultures and belief systems.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Jasmine Lee elevates diversity and inclusion work as director of new Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Entrepreneurs and experts gather for bwtech@UMBC Cybertini event on election security

Oct 27, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

Nearly 100 industry experts and entrepreneurs gathered virtually for Cybertini 2020, hosted by bwtech@UMBC, UMBC’s research and technology park, on October 15. The annual event offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn from industry professionals and experts in academia, and this year focused on cybersecurity related to elections. Continue Reading Entrepreneurs and experts gather for bwtech@UMBC Cybertini event on election security

Shoulder to shoulder: U.S. News again names UMBC one of the Best Global Universities

Oct 22, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

“UMBC continues to perform well on the international stage,” says David Di Maria, associate vice provost for international education. He notes, “The cross-border collaborations and contributions of our faculty, students, and staff position UMBC shoulder to shoulder amongst the top universities in the world.” Continue Reading Shoulder to shoulder: U.S. News again names UMBC one of the Best Global Universities

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Struggle for justice and change: Karsonya Wise Whitehead presents UMBC’s 42nd annual Du Bois lecture

Oct 19, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

Whitehead will present on the intersection of COVID-19, systemic racism, and anti-racist action. Her talk, “Black COVID Stories, Black Lives Matter, and Protest: A Conversation about the Ongoing Struggle for Justice and Change,” will examine the long-term societal impacts of today’s conversations about anti-Blackness, anti-racism, policing, and justice in the context of Du Bois’s research. Continue Reading Struggle for justice and change: Karsonya Wise Whitehead presents UMBC’s 42nd annual Du Bois lecture

UMBC’s Jack Suess to receive 2020 EDUCAUSE Leadership Award

Oct 16, 2020 / 2 minutes of reading

“Leaders around the country admire Jack’s valuable contributions to IT and higher education. He is a fine example of enlightened leadership,” says UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. “We all know Jack leads effectively by serving selflessly. What makes him most extraordinary is that his emotional intelligence matches his impressive technical skills.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Jack Suess to receive 2020 EDUCAUSE Leadership Award

bwtech@UMBC receives Economic Development Administration grant to launch cybersecurity venture fellowship program

Oct 5, 2020 / 1 minute of reading

bwtech@UMBC, UMBC, and the University System of Maryland will create the Maryland New Venture Fellowship for Cybersecurity to support the development of cybersecurity companies in Maryland, and increase connections among technologists, mentors, and faculty at institutions across the state. Continue Reading bwtech@UMBC receives Economic Development Administration grant to launch cybersecurity venture fellowship program

Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education name UMBC a top university, excelling in student engagement

Sep 24, 2020 / 2 minutes of reading

The ranking describes itself as “designed to put graduate success and student learning at its heart.” Across key areas measured, UMBC performs particularly well in student engagement and campus environment. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education name UMBC a top university, excelling in student engagement

Baltimore Sun honors Pres. Hrabowski’s leadership through Business and Civic Hall of Fame

Sep 18, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

The Baltimore Sun is celebrating UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski as a 2020 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree. A special feature in The Sun highlights important moments in Hrabowski’s life and career, and his impact as one of the nation’s top higher education leaders. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun honors Pres. Hrabowski’s leadership through Business and Civic Hall of Fame

UMBC is named Great College to Work For for the 11th consecutive year

Sep 18, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC achieved recognition as a 2020 Great College to Work For in collaborative governance, respect and appreciation, work/life balance, confidence in senior leadership, teaching environment, diversity, and tenure clarity and process. Continue Reading UMBC is named Great College to Work For for the 11th consecutive year

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UMBC sees solid enrollment in Fall 2020, celebrating returning students and high-demand graduate programs

Sep 14, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

“Our strong enrollments this fall affirm that, even with the challenges our world is facing, our new and continuing students value the UMBC experience and recognize the importance of staying on track with their degrees,” says Vice Provost Yvette Mozie-Ross. Continue Reading UMBC sees solid enrollment in Fall 2020, celebrating returning students and high-demand graduate programs