Pres. Hrabowski Calls for Institutional Culture Change at White House Summit

Dec 4, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

On Thursday, President Hrabowski attended the second White House Summit on College Opportunity. The summit gathered together hundreds of college presidents and heads of foundations and non-profit organizations, as well as President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Biden. Dr. Hrabowski participated in a panel on innovation, along with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Arizona State President Michael Crow, Carnegie Mellon University’s Open Learning Initiative Founding Director Candace Thille and Udacity founder Sebastian Thrun. In the panel, Dr. Hrabowski focused on the need for institutional culture change in order to develop and implement truly effective higher education innovations that… Continue Reading Pres. Hrabowski Calls for Institutional Culture Change at White House Summit

Appointment of Joyce Tenney as Acting Director of Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

Dec 3, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

From: Philip Rous, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Antonio Moreira, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Joyce Tenney as Acting Director of the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, effective November 24, 2014 through June 30, 2015. This appointment follows the recent announcement from Dr. Larry Wilt of his retirement from UMBC and his position of Director of the Library & Gallery on July 1, 2015 subsequent to taking a research leave starting January 1, 2015. A national search for a permanent Director will be launched with… Continue Reading Appointment of Joyce Tenney as Acting Director of Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

UMBC Men’s Soccer Advances in NCAA Tournament

Dec 1, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

This fall marks a historic year for the UMBC men’s soccer team as they advance to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament. After winning their third America East title, the Retrievers defeated Wake Forest and College Park in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. The win against College Park at the time marked the furthest a UMBC Division I team had advanced in a national tournament, until the team again emerged victorious in the next round. On Sunday, UMBC men’s soccer bested the University of Louisville in the third NCAA round to make the quarterfinals. UMBC has been… Continue Reading UMBC Men’s Soccer Advances in NCAA Tournament

UMBC Men’s Soccer Squad Receives NSCAA Academic Honor

Nov 26, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC red-shirt sophomore goalkeeper Billy Heavner earned the inaugural America East Conference Elite 18 Award, honoring student-athletes who exemplify excellence both in their sport and in the classroom. The awards were presented at the conclusion of the league’s six fall championships The Elite 18 Award Program was established by the conference in June 2013 for implementation in the 2014-15 academic year to honor the highest achievement in academics and athletics by a student-athlete in each America East sponsored sport. Heavner maintains a perfect 4.00 GPA while majoring in financial economics. He took over the starting position mid-season and has posted… Continue Reading UMBC Men’s Soccer Squad Receives NSCAA Academic Honor

University Strategic Planning Discussion on Applied Learning, Mentoring, and the Campus Experience

Nov 25, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

The Student Experience: University Strategic Planning Discussion on Applied Learning, Mentoring, and the Campus Experience As part of the Student Experience Strategy Group, our team was tasked with answering the question, “What are the student experiences that influence preparation for the lifespan and the careers of undergraduate and graduate students? What roles do civic agency, academic support, health and fitness play in this preparation?” Based on our research we have concluded that student preparation and success both in and out of college revolves around three main areas: 1. Advising and mentoring 2. Meaningful applied learning 3. Student campus experience We… Continue Reading University Strategic Planning Discussion on Applied Learning, Mentoring, and the Campus Experience

Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation, Marketing and Creative Services Win NODA Award

Nov 24, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

NODA, the Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education, recently held their annual conference in Orlando, FL. UMBC, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation, Marketing and Creative Services won for Best Family Calendar/Handbook for mid-size institutions. The calendar was distributed to all incoming freshman and transfer parents and family members this summer. The Publications & Media Showcase awards highlight the best of the promotional materials submitted for the 2014 orientation season.

Winter Commencement Volunteers Needed

Nov 11, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

It’s time for Winter Commencement and we need your help! Planning is underway for the upcoming 2014 Winter Commencement Ceremonies and we are looking for volunteers to help with different parts of the ceremony. Be sure to sign up as soon as possible so you have the best opportunity to select your choice job. Please visit the online sign-up form to see what roles to see which roles are available and make your selection. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after you submit your selection. NOTE: fewer number of volunteers are needed for the graduate ceremony. As a reminder, the dates for the… Continue Reading Winter Commencement Volunteers Needed

Pres. Hrabowski Reveals What College Means to Him in CollegeBound Video

Nov 7, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

The CollegeBound Foundation kicked off their “What College Means to Me” series with a video featuring President Hrabowski. The CollegeBound Foundation works in Baltimore City and encourages students to attend college. The video followed Dr. Hrabowski around campus as he discussed what he learned in college. “College taught me… to think independently and to figure out what I really believed and what was important to me in life,” he said. Dr. Hrabowski also counseled students who are unfamiliar with postsecondary education to visit a college campus and see themselves there. “I want you to believe in yourself,” he encouraged. “Nothing… Continue Reading Pres. Hrabowski Reveals What College Means to Him in CollegeBound Video

Janet Rutledge, Graduate School, Elected to Council of Graduate Schools Board of Directors

Nov 7, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Janet Rutledge, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School, was elected to the Council of Graduate Schools Board of Directors this week. The Council of Graduate School (CGS) is the only national organization dedicated to advancing graduate education and research and serves as a voice for the graduate dean community. “I am honored to join the Board of Directors of the Council of Graduate Schools,” Rutledge said. “UMBC has participated in several of the CGS best practices projects such as the Ph.D. Completion Project, the Doctoral Initiative on Minority Attrition and Completion, and the TIAA-CREF Enhancing Student Financial Education… Continue Reading Janet Rutledge, Graduate School, Elected to Council of Graduate Schools Board of Directors

UMBC Partnership with Arbutus Middle School Featured on BCPS TV

Oct 30, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Baltimore County Public Schools TV recently profiled UMBC’s partnership with Arbutus Middle School (AMS), featuring student teaching interns from UMBC and tutors in the Arbutus Achievers program. AMS is a professional development school (PDS) in the UMBC PDS Network, which allows student teachers to complete yearlong Education Internships at the school. Shriver Peaceworker Fellow Mark Zachar ’17 M.A., teaching, and Elizabeth Forney ’14, English, were highlighted in the video for their student teaching experiences at AMS. Forney is now a first-year teacher at AMS and credits her internship with preparing her for a career. “The transition from being an intern… Continue Reading UMBC Partnership with Arbutus Middle School Featured on BCPS TV

Tim Hall, Athletic Director, Serves As Featured Panelist at the 2014 NACWAA Convention

Oct 29, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Director of Athletics Tim Hall was a featured panelist of NCAA Division I athletic directors at the 2014 NACWAA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Alabama A&M Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Dr. Renae Myles led an all-star panel of Division I athletic National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators, which was founded in 1979 as the premier leadership organization dedicated to empowering, developing and advancing the success of women throughout the profession. Dr. Myles moderated an engaging session titled: “Why Women Leaders are Critical to Department Success.” She led the Sunday conversation with Tim Hall, Whit Babcock, athletic director… Continue Reading Tim Hall, Athletic Director, Serves As Featured Panelist at the 2014 NACWAA Convention

Chad Cradock, Swimming and Diving, Featured on Swimming World’s “The Morning Swim Show”

Oct 29, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Head Swimming and Diving Coach Chad Cradock talked with the host of “The Morning Swim Show” Jeff Commings about career win number 200, as well as the season at hand. Click here to see the video.