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Business Insider ranks UMBC one of America’s 50 most underrated colleges

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Business Insider has placed UMBC at #32 on a list of the 50 most underrated colleges in America. The site combined the PayScale ranking with those produced by U.S. News & World Report to discover colleges and universities with a large disparity between their college rank and their salary rank. The group ranked more than 1,000 colleges and universities based on their reputation and graduates’ mid-career salaries, paying particular attention to schools with lower U.S. News rankings but stronger than expected career salaries. Image: True Grit statue, fall 2015. Photo by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC.

UMBC celebrates launch of campaign to reconnect with 70,000 global alumni ahead of 50th

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Can hundreds of committed UMBC alumni, students, faculty and staff spread the word about our exceptional public research university and its 50th anniversary to almost 70,000 alumni and the rest of the world? The first wave of those “hundreds” – including more than 200 alumni – gathered at Homecoming 2015 in a tent on UMBC’s new campus entrance to kick off a year-long effort to do just that. It was a festive evening where old friends reconnected and new relationships were forged. In coming together, attendees found unity in the fundamental power of unique UMBC stories across many decades to… Continue Reading UMBC celebrates launch of campaign to reconnect with 70,000 global alumni ahead of 50th

Ramon Goings spotlights possible harm to minority-serving institutions from new teacher-prep policy

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Writing on the website Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, Ramon B. Goings raises red flags about a federal regulation-in-the-making that will require states to come up with formulas to evaluate teacher-education programs. Goings, the program coordinator of the Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program, and co-author Larry J. Walker, an educational consultant, argue that such evaluations are likely to threaten minority-serving institutions (MSIs) more than other higher-education institutions because MSIs typically enroll a higher proportion of students underprepared for college work. If teacher- preparation programs don’t meet the new standards, they may lose federal funding, including grants that support students who… Continue Reading Ramon Goings spotlights possible harm to minority-serving institutions from new teacher-prep policy

President Hrabowski joins new panel to examine future of undergraduate education

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President Hrabowski will serve as a member of the Commission on the Future of Undergraduate Education, a panel of experts tasked with studying the impact and effectiveness of the nation’s existing educational systems and identifying the challenges and opportunities facing higher education. The panel, formed by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, will use research drawn from higher education institutions across the country to forecast the future of the nation’s education needs and offer recommendations to ensure undergraduate education remains accessible for students from all backgrounds. The three-year initiative, led by co-chairs Michael McPherson, President of the Spencer Foundation,… Continue Reading President Hrabowski joins new panel to examine future of undergraduate education

Lisa Gray discusses the role of education, awareness, and empowerment in raising young girls to be politically and socially conscious

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Following the #BlackLivesMatter and #SayHerName movement over the past year, WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show hosted a panel discussion on how parents and educators are incorporating the living history of the events which sparked these two social movements into lessons for their children and students, especially young girls of color. Lisa Gray, director of student life for cultural and spiritual diversity, participated in the discussion and shared her experiences as a leader for cultural diversity on campus, and as a mother of an 11 year-old daughter growing up in an era where these social justice issues are quickly rising to… Continue Reading Lisa Gray discusses the role of education, awareness, and empowerment in raising young girls to be politically and socially conscious

Lynne Schaefer, administration and finance, named chair of EACUBO

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Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Administration and Finance, has been named chair of the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO), effectively October 13. Schaefer has been actively involved in the association for nearly 10 years, previously serving as chair of the region’s Research Universities Constituent Council. In 2010, she was elected to the board of directors, where she helped to develop and implement a mentoring program for senior finance and administration leaders. She has also represented the region’s chapter as part of the national Research Universities Council, where she helped develop special programming relevant to business officers at research universities. “I am… Continue Reading Lynne Schaefer, administration and finance, named chair of EACUBO

President Hrabowski discusses how his experiences during the Civil Rights movement inspired his career in education

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In a recent interview on PBS’s Tavis Smiley Show, President Hrabowski shared how his experiences as a young boy during the Civil Rights movement shaped his future in higher education and inspired his pursuit of STEM achievement for students of all backgrounds. Much of the discussion revolved around topics addressed in Dr. Hrabowski’s latest book, Holding Fast to Dreams. Dr. Hrabowski recounted meeting Martin Luther King, Jr. and participating in a peaceful march, which led to his arrest. He also commented on how the experience compelled him, and many others, to take a more active role supporting the community and… Continue Reading President Hrabowski discusses how his experiences during the Civil Rights movement inspired his career in education

New solar-powered charging tables on campus

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The campus has finished installation of its innovative and sustainable solar-powered charging stations. These off-the-grid power systems serve as solar-powered tables, where community members can charge their devices while working or relaxing outside. In addition to providing sustainable, wire-free power, components of the stations are made from recycled plastics. The tables are located in the Admin Plaza, Commons Plaza, and Harbor Hall courtyard area. The tables were made available through a partnership with the student “Prove It” program, Facilities Management, The Commons, and Residential Life.

Billy Heavner Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team

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UMBC junior goalkeeper Billy Heavner has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Men’s Soccer Team, as the organization announced all of its men’s and women’s regional recipients. Heavner earned First Team All-District honors for District 2. First-team Academic All-District™ honorees advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Team ballot, where first-, second- and third-team All-America honorees will be selected later this month.

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President Hrabowski speaks at Southwest Baltimore Economic Forum

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President Freeman Hrabowski was the featured speaker at the October gathering of the Southwest Baltimore Economic Forum. In his remarks on Oct. 26, the president pointed to the many ties between the communities of southwest Baltimore County and the campus and urged residents to “think about UMBC as your institution.” He noted that about 4,000 undergraduates live on campus and another almost 1,500 students and university employees live in the Catonsville and Arbutus zip codes of 21227 and 21228. Acknowledging the work of the Neighbor Relations Group, which brings together UMBC officials and community leaders, the president said that the… Continue Reading President Hrabowski speaks at Southwest Baltimore Economic Forum

2015 Provost’s Teaching and Learning Symposium emphasizes student learning assessment

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The second annual Provost’s Teaching and Learning Symposium, held in late September, 2015, marks a continued effort to spur student learning and pedagogical innovation and assessment through collaborations with faculty and staff. The symposium, supported by the Hrabowski Innovation Fund initiative which acknowledges faculty and staff creativity and innovation in education, brought together nearly 100 faculty, staff, and graduate students to explore ways the UMBC community is actively engaging students in and out of the classroom through the implementation of creative ideas, technologies, and curricula. Conversations in various breakout sessions were led by faculty and staff involved in existing programs… Continue Reading 2015 Provost’s Teaching and Learning Symposium emphasizes student learning assessment

President Hrabowski emphasizes the importance of inclusiveness, interdisciplinarity in STEM fields

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In a recent interview with Comcast Newsmakers, President Freeman Hrabowski acknowledged that, while the number of jobs in STEM-related fields is growing, minority representation within these fields still lags. “There are far too few Americans, in general, who love math or who are in STEM fields,” said Dr. Hrabowski, when asked about his successful career as an African-American with a math and science background. According to a 2010 study by the National Academies Committee chaired by Dr. Hrabowski, only 5 percent of 24 year-olds of all races hold STEM degrees—and only 2-3 percent of minorities. During the interview, Dr. Hrabowski pointed… Continue Reading President Hrabowski emphasizes the importance of inclusiveness, interdisciplinarity in STEM fields

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