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UMBC Celebrates Present, Future During Fall Opening Meeting

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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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

UMBC Commencement 2013 on Storify

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Still sorting through your Commencement photos? Miss this year’s ceremony? View the story of UMBC Commencement 2013 on Storify, with photos, videos and comments from across the UMBC community, including our graduating students and their families.

New campus smoking policy covered by Fox News

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On Monday, July 8, Fox News visited the UMBC campus as part of a story on the new USM requirements that all state institutions become smoke free by July 1. Students interviewed for the story shared their thoughts on past rules for smoking and how the new policy will impact life on campus. “On one side you kind of want to have personal freedoms, but at the same time we’re at a public university that’s getting public money,” said a UMBC student. Read the full article »

UMBC Alumni named to Daily Record’s ‘VIP’ and ’20 in Their Twenties’ lists

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Erin O’Keefe ’08, MPP, has been named to the Daily Record’s VIP list, which honors leaders under 40 for their professional accomplishments and commitment to inspiring change in their communities. Erin is the director of the York Road Initiative at Loyola University. Greg Sileo ’11, MPP, was named to the Daily Record’s 20 Under Twenty list, which honors Maryland up-and-comers who are in their 20s. Greg is the Director of the Office of Home Energy Programs at the Maryland Department of Human Resources, and was formerly the Director of Community Outreach for the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services. Chosen by… Continue Reading UMBC Alumni named to Daily Record’s ‘VIP’ and ’20 in Their Twenties’ lists

Chess Team in the Washingtonian

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The UMBC Chess team was featured in the July, 2013 Washingtonian magazine. The article highlighted Washington, DC for, “We’re great at sports you didn’t even know existed.” The short piece focuses on the team’s history and how they are seeking to reclaim their once former dominance in college chess. You can play UMBC’s team in the September annual UMBC chess championship.

Stephen Freeland selected as new director of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Stephen Freeland as its new Director. Dr. Freeland succeeds Patricia La Noue, praised for building a solid foundation during her time in the position. In his new role, Dr. Freeland will extend the strengths of INDS. He has particular interests in the interface of science and religion and in using the full spectrum of creative arts to visualize and communicate social science, natural science and engineering. In this capacity, Dr. Freeland initiated activities by presenting a public lecture in Washington D.C. for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) dialogue… Continue Reading Stephen Freeland selected as new director of Interdisciplinary Studies

UMBC Earns Accolades in Ranking Reports

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UMBC recently earned accolades in three college ranking reports. The Online College Database recognized the high salaries of UMBC graduates in its list of most affordable colleges.  The website used data from the “2012-2013 PayScale College Salary Report” to rank UMBC as having the second-highest post-graduation starting salary of colleges in Maryland with annual tuition under $20,000.  According to the report, the average starting salary of a UMBC graduate is $50,300. On June 19, Business Insider placed UMBC at number seven on a list of the 25 most underrated colleges in America.  The site combined the PayScale ranking with those produced by U.S. News & World… Continue Reading UMBC Earns Accolades in Ranking Reports

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