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UMBC’s newest grads leave a legacy of community-building and support

Dec 17, 2018 / 7 minutes of reading

Meet a few of the many UMBC students graduating this December who exemplify the Retriever spirit of building connections and community by offering a compassionate ear, a helping hand, and a voice of support when it is most needed. Together, these students have created a more inclusive, accessible, and supportive UMBC for everyone, and they continue to reach together to help UMBC grow. Continue Reading UMBC’s newest grads leave a legacy of community-building and support

UMBC joins innovative ACE Internationalization Lab, expanding commitment to global engagement

Nov 20, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

“UMBC’s participation in this year’s cohort of the ACE Internationalization Laboratory is a key component in our work to create the university’s first-ever internationalization roadmap,” shares Tony Moreira, vice provost for academic affairs. “Given today’s global landscape for higher education, universities need to implement international, intercultural, and global elements in all areas of the institution to ensure that they stay relevant and continue to provide a high-quality education to all students.” Continue Reading UMBC joins innovative ACE Internationalization Lab, expanding commitment to global engagement

Meet UMBC’s Linda Wiratan, Rhodes Scholar finalist

Nov 19, 2018 / 6 minutes of reading

“Being a Rhodes finalist tells me that I can combine my passion for cell biology research, my interest in educating the public, and also my promotion of mental illness discussion within academia—and have a really unique, rewarding career,” Wiratan says. Continue Reading Meet UMBC’s Linda Wiratan, Rhodes Scholar finalist

UMBC men’s soccer advances to the America East Championship

Nov 8, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

After a 1-0 victory against No. 1 Stony Brook, UMBC men’s soccer travels to New Hampshire to play for the America East Championship. Continue Reading UMBC men’s soccer advances to the America East Championship

UMBC welcomes Beth Saunders as the new curator and head of Special Collections

Nov 6, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

Saunders comes to UMBC from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she was assistant curator in the Department of Photographs. She will oversee the management, preservation, and exhibition of UMBC’s photography, rare book, and archival collections. “One of the things that excites me about Special Collections is that it’s a nerdy collection in the best possible way, bridging the sciences, the humanities, the arts, and other fields of research,” she says. Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Beth Saunders as the new curator and head of Special Collections

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UMBC launches Center for Democracy and Civic Life at a critical national moment

Nov 5, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

“We can develop the knowledge, skills, and resourcefulness to work across differences and address challenges together, and to build thriving civic communities,” says David Hoffman, director of the new center. “UMBC is the perfect setting for that kind of learning, with so many people and programs already contributing to a vibrant civic culture.” Continue Reading UMBC launches Center for Democracy and Civic Life at a critical national moment

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UMBC community leaders launch Retriever Courage, a sexual assault prevention and response initiative

Nov 2, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC community leaders have announced the Retriever Courage initiative—the next phase in UMBC’s work to prevent and respond to sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct. The initiative emphasizes, “Change requires the courage to speak out, to listen, to learn, and to take action. We must fully live our campus values—inclusive excellence, collaboration, innovation, and impact—to make UMBC a safer, more caring living, learning, and working environment for all.” Continue Reading UMBC community leaders launch Retriever Courage, a sexual assault prevention and response initiative

UMBC among the best universities in the world in 2019 U.S. News global ranking

Nov 1, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC performed well in several notable areas, including regional research reputation, international collaboration, and the percentage of faculty papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited. UMBC also received acclaim on two “subject lists,” as a global leader in geosciences and space science. Continue Reading UMBC among the best universities in the world in 2019 U.S. News global ranking

UMBC welcomes Dana Bradley as new dean of the Erickson School for Aging Studies

Oct 29, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

Bradley believes “This is a world where engineers, designers, coders, visual artists, musicians, writers, mathematicians, economists—you name it—they are all needed to design living, working, and transportation spaces that are responsive to how humans age. This is a collective question that needs answers from all fields.” Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Dana Bradley as new dean of the Erickson School for Aging Studies

UMBC’s McNair Scholars Program prepares the next generation of leading researchers

Oct 25, 2018 / 5 minutes of reading

“There should not be any student that limits their aspirations because they are unsure how to pursue a Ph.D. or because of financial constraints,” says Michael Hunt, a UMBC alumnus and Ph.D. student, and assistant director of the McNair Scholars Program. Continue Reading UMBC’s McNair Scholars Program prepares the next generation of leading researchers

UMBC’s 6th Critical Social Justice Week focuses on passion and pathways to have an impact

Oct 22, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

CSJ: Ignite takes place October 22 – 26, 2018. The week’s programs have been designed both to tap into the passion people already feel for issues that matter to them and to provide pathways for people who haven’t been engaged in traditional forms of activism to see opportunities to have an impact. “It’s about being able to share your strengths and skills for activism and social change, and being able to share the message with others,” says Jess Myers, director of UMBC’s Women’s Center. Continue Reading UMBC’s 6th Critical Social Justice Week focuses on passion and pathways to have an impact

Lynne Schaefer and Jack Suess share UMBC’s “collaborative style” as national higher ed leaders

Oct 22, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

Lynne Schaefer and Jack Suess are known across UMBC for their essential roles in shaping and sustaining the university’s strong and steady growth over the years. They’ve also had a major impact beyond the university through leading boards of directors of national higher education organizations, bringing “UMBC’s collaborative style” along with them. Continue Reading Lynne Schaefer and Jack Suess share UMBC’s “collaborative style” as national higher ed leaders