Join the Celebration of the University System of Maryland

Sep 12, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

The University System of Maryland (USM) is 25 years old. And you are invited to participate in the celebration. Throughout the 2013-14 academic year, the USM is observing this milestone with a look at the positive impact that USM has had—and continues to have—on the quality of life in Maryland and beyond. We’ve created a micro site that includes a timeline, a link to the story of how the system came to be, and some interesting facts about the system’s impact. We’ve also transformed the USM Facebook page into the official 25th-anniversary party site. Be sure to LIKE the University… Continue Reading Join the Celebration of the University System of Maryland

UMBC Rankings in the News

Sep 11, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC’s recent U.S. News and World Report rankings, in which the university was named the #1 “Up-and-Coming” school, and the #6 school for “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” was covered by several media outlets. CBS Baltimore covered the story, interviewing both Dale Bittinger, director of admissions, and senior Kelsey Krach. The video segment adnd the text are available here. The Baltimore Sun spoke with Provost Philip Rous for their story. “We take the recognition very seriously,” said Rous. The two rankings, he said, “really represent the fundamental commitments at UMBC. We are very innovative and entrepreneurial.” The news magazine The List also reporterd… Continue Reading UMBC Rankings in the News

Once again, UMBC has been named one of the top national universities “where the faculty has an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching”

Sep 10, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC was ranked #6 on U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Guide’s list of schools with the “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” along with such universities as William and Mary, Berkeley, Princeton, and Brown. UMBC has also again been named the top national university for “promising and innovative changes.” This is the 5th consecutive year that UMBC has topped this “Up-and-Coming” list. “I’m encouraged that our colleagues around the country continue to recognize the quality of our academic program. Our faculty and staff are consistently looking for creative ways to strengthen teaching and learning on our campus, and we are proud… Continue Reading Once again, UMBC has been named one of the top national universities “where the faculty has an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching”

Freeman Hrabowski shares UMBC culture, values and history with incoming students at 2013 Convocation

Sep 10, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

At the 2013 UMBC Convocation, held on Tuesday, August 27, President Freeman Hrabowski welcomed incoming students and shared UMBC’s continued national recognition, the importance of the civil rights movement in opening the doors for diversity in education, and what it takes to succeed at UMBC – and in life. Dr. Hrabowski spoke to a crowd of more than 1,500, sharing his experience growing up during the civil rights movement and how those tumultuous times ultimately led to social and political change that made it possible for many more Americans – of all backgrounds – to attend college and earn degrees.… Continue Reading Freeman Hrabowski shares UMBC culture, values and history with incoming students at 2013 Convocation

UMBC Soccer: Caringi Earns NSCAA and America East Top Weekly Honors

Sep 9, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Senior forward Pete Caringi III (Perry Hall, Md./Calvert Hall) started his season with a bang and netted national recognition from the NSCAA, the America East Conference, Top Drawer Soccer and College Soccer News. Caringi was named the NCAA Division I Men’s Disney Soccer/NSCAA Player of the Week for games ending Sept. 1. He also earned Player of the Week honors from the America East Conference and was selected to Teams of the Week in both Top Drawer Soccer and College Soccer News. Caringi earned three Player of the Week awards from the America East Conference in 2012. Caringi recorded his… Continue Reading UMBC Soccer: Caringi Earns NSCAA and America East Top Weekly Honors

UMBC ranked as a top college where students get ‘best bang for their buck’

Sep 4, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

According to a recent PolicyMic ranking, UMBC is listed as a top ten school where students get the ‘best bang for their buck’ in terms of cost, graduation rates and starting salary, and debt at time of graduation. Using recent data for average student debt upon graduation, starting salaries, tuition and room and board for four-year universities, six-year graduation rates, and percentage of students who qualify for Pell grants as rough indicators, the rankings identified the top dozen schools that are performing above average.

UMBC Celebrates Present, Future During Fall Opening Meeting

Aug 27, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

At the Fall Opening Meeting on Thursday, August 22, President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous celebrated the present and future of UMBC. Hrabowski outlined recent university achievements during his annual State of the University address. “We are increasingly known as a national model of inclusive excellence and innovation in American higher education,” he said. “We have built strength in research across the disciplines. We can take great pride in knowing that the rest of the nation is beginning to understand what we already know – that we are a very special place.” The full text of his speech can be… Continue Reading UMBC Celebrates Present, Future During Fall Opening Meeting

Dr. Patrice McDermott, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, named Senior Fellow at AAC&U

Aug 27, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Dr. Patrice McDermott, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, has been named Senior Fellow at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) where she will partner with the STEM project, Project Kaleidoscope, on research initiatives designed to increase the number of women and women of color in academic STEM disciplines.

Joyce Tenney elected President of NASIG

Aug 27, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC Library Associate Director, Joyce Tenney, was elected President of the North American Serials Interest Group, Inc. (NASIG) for the 2013/2014 term. NASIG is the premier professional organization focused on serial publications.

Four UMBC Alumni Invited to U.S. National Team Tryouts

Aug 5, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

Four UMBC alumni are among the 98 invitees for the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships, where the U.S. men seek to defend their title in Denver, Colorado on July 10-19, 2014. Attackmen Brendan Mundorf ’07, and Drew Westervelt ’07, will attempt to earn their second consecutive team selection. They were both members of the 2010 squad that won gold with a 12-10 victory over Canada in Manchester, England. Midfielders Terry Kimener ’08, and Peet Poillon ’10, are embarking on their first journeys to the championships. Tryouts will be held Aug. 30 – Sept.1 at Goucher College in… Continue Reading Four UMBC Alumni Invited to U.S. National Team Tryouts

UMBC Again Named a “Great College to Work For”

Jul 26, 2013 / 2 minutes of reading

July 26, 2013 To: The UMBC Community From: President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous Re: UMBC Again Named a “Great College to Work For” For the fourth consecutive year, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named UMBC one of the best colleges in the nation for which to work. Each year, the Chronicle asks faculty and staff across the country to rate their workplaces on a host of factors. UMBC rated highly across all categories this year, earning it a spot on the “Honor Roll” for the second consecutive year. UMBC is among only 97 colleges included in the… Continue Reading UMBC Again Named a “Great College to Work For”

UMBC makes The Princeton Review’s 2013 list of green colleges

Jul 18, 2013 / 1 minute of reading

From innovative student ideas to campus programs and campaigns, UMBC is going green—and getting noticed. The Princeton Review has recognized UMBC as a college raising the bar on sustainability in its 2013 Guide to 322 Green Colleges. The annual guide profiles higher education institutions in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation. To determine which schools qualify, colleges and universities are rated based on institutional data such as the school’s energy consumption, green transportation programs, and the level of dedication for sustainability in and out of… Continue Reading UMBC makes The Princeton Review’s 2013 list of green colleges