Laila Shishineh receives USM Women’s Forum staff award

Oct 19, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Congratulations to Laila Shishineh, Assistant Director of FYE in the Office of Undergraduate Education, for receiving the USM Women’s Forum Award for Professional Development. The USM Women’s Forum Professional Staff Development Award provides funding to eligible staff members currently employed at USM institutions for a minimum of five (5) years cumulative service. The USMWF wishes to encourage and enable staff to pursue training and/or professional development activities to enhance current job skills and/or seek career advancement opportunities. Funding can be used for non-credit courses and conferences. The USMWF was impressed by Laila’s commitment to her role at UMBC and being… Continue Reading Laila Shishineh receives USM Women’s Forum staff award

Times Higher Education recognizes UMBC as a top world university in 2015-16 rankings

Oct 1, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Times Higher Education (THE) has named UMBC one of world’s top universities for the fourth consecutive year. THE World University Rankings “judge world class universities across all of their core missions—teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook,” utilizing metrics in 13 categories. The 2015-16 list of top 800 global universities includes 147 in the United States and highlights three in Maryland: UMBC, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland, College Park. Universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland were also well represented in the 2015-16 list. In addition to the World University Rankings, UMBC has appeared in Times Higher Education‘s “100… Continue Reading Times Higher Education recognizes UMBC as a top world university in 2015-16 rankings

Chancellor Bob Caret and Ganna Vikhlyayeva '15, animation and interactive media, in UMBC's Imaging Research Cente

UMBC visit offers Chancellor Caret glimpse of “innovation that matters”

Sep 29, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC welcomed new University System of Maryland (USM) Chancellor Bob Caret for a busy, full-day campus visit on September 24, 2015. Chancellor Caret has a long relationship with UMBC, but this visit offered a special opportunity for him. “We are delighted the chancellor is taking this time to connect directly with our students, faculty, and staff, and to develop a deeper understanding of UMBC’s culture, vision, and priorities,” said UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. Chancellor Caret shared his view of the special role Maryland’s public universities play in a region that boasts so many high caliber, internationally known centers of higher… Continue Reading UMBC visit offers Chancellor Caret glimpse of “innovation that matters”

Jess Myers and Megan Tagle-Adams, UMBC Women’s Center, win prestigious awards from National Women’s Studies Association

Sep 24, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC’s Women’s Center Jess Myers and Megan Tagle-Adams were acknowledged by the NWSA Women’s Center Pre-Conference Award Committee with the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award and Emerging Leader Award for their efforts and contributions toward advancing gender equity. They will be honored at the upcoming Pre-Conference reception and listed in the NWSA Conference book in November 2015. Outstanding Achievement Award – Jess Myers, Director of the Women’s Center The annual NWSA Women’s Centers Outstanding Achievement award is given to remarkable women working in Women’s Centers/Gender Equity Centers who have accomplished a significant endeavor to improve the lives of women, and have addressed gender equity, sexism and other forms… Continue Reading Jess Myers and Megan Tagle-Adams, UMBC Women’s Center, win prestigious awards from National Women’s Studies Association

2015 Fall Opening Meeting Celebrates UMBC Achievements, Emphasizes Commitment to Inclusion

Sep 3, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Faculty and staff gathered at the Fall Opening Meeting on August 20, 2015 to celebrate UMBC’s 2014-15 accomplishments and mark the start of a new academic year. The meeting featured remarks from incoming freshman, transfer, and graduate students, a speech by Provost Philip Rous, and the annual State of the University address by President Freeman Hrabowski. Maria Packard, incoming freshman in mathematics and Sherman STEM Teacher Scholarl; Sean Radaskiewicz, incoming transfer student in visual arts; and Bridget Patton, incoming master’s student in public policy and a Shriver Peaceworker Fellow, shared their personal stories, academic interests, and what attracted them to… Continue Reading 2015 Fall Opening Meeting Celebrates UMBC Achievements, Emphasizes Commitment to Inclusion

UMBC Faculty and Alumni Win “Innovator of the Year” Award

Aug 31, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC alumni and faculty were featured among The Daily Record’s 2015 Innovator of the Year winners. Innovator of the Year honors men and women who have created new products, services, or programs that improve their fields. UMBC’s winners include Chris Geddes, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, Greg Cangialosi ’96, English, and Isaac Kinde ’05, biological sciences. WeatherBugHome, an Innovator of the Year company winner, is headed by Bob Marshall ’88, mechanical engineering. Innovator of the Year winners will be honored at an awards ceremony on Thursday, October 15. See the full list of winners on The Daily Record.

UMBC’s Y Preschool Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Aug 31, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

The Y Preschool at UMBC celebrated its grand re-opening on Tuesday, August 25 as the campus community gathered to reaffirm UMBC’s commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education. The event featured a tour of the new building, a visit by True Grit, and remarks by President Freeman Hrabowski, Associate Vice President of Human Resources Valerie Thomas, Y of Central Maryland CEO and President John Hoey, and parents of former UMBC preschool students. The preschool, which opens September 1, is at capacity and serves UMBC faculty, staff, students, as well as members of the local community. President Hrabowski spoke about how… Continue Reading UMBC’s Y Preschool Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Announcing the latest grants from the Hrabowski Fund for Innovation

Aug 31, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

We are proud to announce the projects awarded grants in the spring 2015 round of the Hrabowski Fund for Innovation competition. ADAPTATION AWARDS Explore Baltimore Heritage: A Partnership Between Baltimore Heritage and UMBC – A team led by Denise Meringolo, Associate Professor of History, will expand UMBC’s partnership with Baltimore Heritage through supporting the organization’s goals of developing educational material, while also deepening UMBC students’ learning experience and professional development. Specifically, this collaboration will grant students in the History program the opportunity to build meaningful historical content for Explore Baltimore Heritage, a mobile app that lets people build self-guided tours… Continue Reading Announcing the latest grants from the Hrabowski Fund for Innovation

John Fritz, Instructional Technology, Discusses Course Feedback Study in PBS Newshour

Aug 25, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

A recent PBS Newshour report explored how universities are using big data to help students succeed. John Fritz, assistant vice-president for instructional technology, was interviewed about his study, which uses course feedback to improve student performance. Fritz examines how performance changes when students are told how their grades and time spent on class materials compare to their classmates. “Students who access those comparisons can be “nudged” to put in more effort, according to Fritz,” the article reported. “His early results show a 4 percent bump in those students’ final grades.” Read “Can just-in-time advice keep more college students on track?”… Continue Reading John Fritz, Instructional Technology, Discusses Course Feedback Study in PBS Newshour

Pres. Hrabowski Shares How UMBC Prepares Students for the Workforce in Pacific Standard

Aug 24, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Pacific Standard, in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation and Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, began “The Future of Work and Workers” project in August. The project asks social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and other industry leaders to write about how the working world will change in the future. President Hrabowski contributed to the project with an article that shares how UMBC’s innovations are preparing students for the workforce. Dr. Hrabowski began by outlining areas of expertise that will be required in the changing workplace, including people skills, technological skills, the ability to work interdisciplinarily and… Continue Reading Pres. Hrabowski Shares How UMBC Prepares Students for the Workforce in Pacific Standard

Diverse Names UMBC’s Student Affairs A “Most Promising Place to Work”

Aug 13, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has named UMBC one of this year’s “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” among the nation’s research universities. UMBC was one of only 31 universities featured on the national list and one of just 14 research institutions included. “Student affairs at UMBC is guided by the mission of facilitating learning and preparing students for success in a multicultural and increasingly global society and workforce,” Diverse reported. “The Division of Student Affairs embodies a true commitment to teamwork and community, while cultivating student development and growth.” “At UMBC we believe that each person has a… Continue Reading Diverse Names UMBC’s Student Affairs A “Most Promising Place to Work”

Pete Caringi, Men’s Soccer, Profiled in The Baltimore Sun for Excellent Coaching and Leadership

Aug 12, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

As the UMBC men’s soccer team gears up for another season, The Baltimore Sun featured Coach Pete Caringi for his excellent leadership of the Retrievers. Last year, Caringi led the team to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College Cup and was named Division I Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. In the article, fellow coaches and UMBC men’s soccer alumni praised Caringi’s coaching skills and passion for the game. “He’s a coach that can get everything out of his players and you just want to give everything you have to win a game… Continue Reading Pete Caringi, Men’s Soccer, Profiled in The Baltimore Sun for Excellent Coaching and Leadership