UMBC’s profile in THE lauds the university’s commitment to innovation and impact by noting, “UMBC has always stressed innovation and interdisciplinarity. It has never been afraid to pioneer new models of teaching and research, and new ways of contributing to the regional economy.” Continue Reading Times Higher Ed and Wall Street Journal recognize UMBC as a top global and U.S. university
“Although UMBC has made significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint, it is clear that our carbon neutrality goals need to be more aggressive,” says Lenn Caron. A new climate action plan will define those goals with input from students, faculty, and staff. Continue Reading UMBC to build on success in shrinking carbon footprint through updated Climate Action Plan
“The print shop serves as a ‘living laboratory’ where we test the limits of modern 3D printing and scanning technology and how to design technical after-school jobs,” says Hurst. Continue Reading UMBC’s Amy Hurst and William Easley connect with Baltimore teens through 3D printing makerspace
As UMBC welcomes its largest freshman class ever this fall, Retrievers have three more reasons to feel confident in their college choice: The 2018 U.S. News & World Report college guide ranks UMBC the #7 Most Innovative university in the nation, #13 top national university for Strong Commitment to Undergraduate Teaching, and one of the nation’s top universities overall on the Best National Universities list. Continue Reading Growing UMBC community celebrates U.S. News spotlight on innovation and teaching
“UMBC’s comprehensive vision of education, inclusive culture, and uncompromising dedication to student success make working at here an exciting and inspiring place to be,” says Cole. Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Katharine H. Cole as vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
AAC&U has selected UMBC as one of 10 institutions nationwide to participate in a bold, new initiative designed to “educate, prepare, and inspire the next generation of leaders to advance justice and build equitable communities.” Continue Reading UMBC selected for national initiative to prepare the next generation of social justice leaders
“COEIT has embraced two compelling strategic directions—to advance research that benefits society and to elevate student success through innovative education experiences—and I’m very committed to both,” says Bowman. Continue Reading Keith J Bowman named new dean of UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jerome Adams ’97, M4, biochemistry and molecular biology, for the position of U.S. surgeon general. He replaces Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams Ph.D. ’06, public policy, who was serving as acting U.S. surgeon general. Both alumni have prioritized connections with local communities and vulnerable populations. Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams confirmed as U.S. surgeon general
Princeton Review’s UMBC profile particularly highlights the quality of teaching found at the university, and faculty’s deep commitment to supporting student success. Continue Reading Princeton Review names UMBC one of the nation’s top universities in 2018 guide
The flexibility of these programs makes them particularly accessible and valuable to students, allowing students to tailor their pathway to match specific areas of interest. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC programs that prepare students for high-demand careers
“The award shows how the collaborative spirit of UMBC is helping to improve the success of our students,” says Kevin Joseph, who received the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change recipient along with UMBC’s Jack Suess and John Fritz. Continue Reading UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics
“Tim Hall’s appointment as president of the I-AAA Athletic Director’s Association is a recognition not only of his role as a leader in intercollegiate athletics, but also of the value he places on collaboration,” said UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. “I know he will work hard over the next year to advance initiatives critical to all of the association’s institutions.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Tim Hall named president of Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association
