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Christine Routzahn, Shriver Center, on WYPR’s Midday with Dan Rodricks

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Christine Routzahn, director of professional practice, shares UMBC’s internship process and how it positively impacts the undergraduate experience on WYPR’s “Midday with Dan Rodricks,” which aired last week. An increasing number of college students are trading traditional summer jobs for internships – and many of them are working for free. It is estimated that half of the more than a million undergraduate internships a year are unpaid. While internships have always been seen as effective stepping stones toward career development and job opportunities, recent lawsuits over unfair labor practices have raised concerns about companies using internships to replace employees with… Continue Reading Christine Routzahn, Shriver Center, on WYPR’s Midday with Dan Rodricks

Lisa Akchin, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, in the Baltimore Sun

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“In a time when social bridge building is greatly needed, we have lost much of our capacity for public friendliness,” writes Lisa Akchin, associate vice president for marketing and public relations, in a recent Baltimore Sun op-ed.  Akchin was responding to President Obama’s recollection of being greeted by the click of car door locks while crossing the street as a young black man. “I know my own hand made that reflexive move for the door lock too many times before my mind considered the impact of my actions as a white woman on the feelings of a young black man,” she says.… Continue Reading Lisa Akchin, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, in the Baltimore Sun

Bill LaCourse, Dean of CNMS, in The Baltimore Sun

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In a recent Baltimore Sun article on engaging underprivileged and minority students in science, Bill LaCourse, dean of the college of natural and mathematical sciences, voiced the importance of creating a strong community to support student learning and success. Students who come to college unprepared often need remediation, said LaCourse. UMBC has decided to change the approach of throwing 800 students into an introductory science class to let everyone sink or swim, because too many were sinking. Today, the school works to ensure that students feel more supported and have a small community of fellow students to turn to for… Continue Reading Bill LaCourse, Dean of CNMS, in The Baltimore Sun

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

Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Interviewed for Boloji.com

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In an interview with Boloji.com, one of India’s most popular e-magazines, UMBC’s Robert Deluty revealed the origins of his transformation into a poet and shared a few select pieces spanning more than 20 years. According to Dr. Deluty, associate dean of the graduate school, he did not discover his talent for writing poetry until he was in his late 30’s when he adapted a “long-winded, self-righteous, and boring” essay into his first published poem expressing his views on entitlement. It was published in The Baltimore Evening Sun newspaper. Surprisingly, however, it was his 30-plus years as a psychology professor and practicing… Continue Reading Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Interviewed for Boloji.com

UMBC’s Kevin Maxwell chosen to lead Prince George’s schools

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Kevin Maxwell ’02, has been appointed chief executive officer of Prince George’s public schools. As CEO, Maxwell will be tasked with turning around the struggling school system and closing the achievement gap so it is more aligned with surrounding county systems. Maxwell has a long history in public education, having spent more than 20 years as a teacher, principal and chief educational administrator of Prince George’s County. Most recently, he was superintendent of Anne Arundel County. Maxwell received his Ph.D. in Language, Literacy and Culture from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). You can read more on Kevin Maxwell’s appointment… Continue Reading UMBC’s Kevin Maxwell chosen to lead Prince George’s schools

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

New Athletic Director, Tim Hall, in The Baltimore Sun

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When UMBC’s search committee met Tim Hall it was clear he embodied all the characteristics and values ingrained in the campus culture, Dr. Nancy Young, Vice President of Student Affairs, told the crowd at a June news conference. The Baltimore Sun article also highlighted the enthusiasm of the new AD joining a university with strong academics, as well as Division I sports programs. “I really look at UMBC as an institution athletically that is under the radar and I don’t see any reason why we can’t be one of the best comprehensive Division I programs that doesn’t sponsor football in… Continue Reading New Athletic Director, Tim Hall, in The Baltimore Sun

Smoke-Free Campus Policy

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The USM Board of Regents has required all USM institutions, including UMBC, to provide a healthy, smoke-free environment for all faculty, staff, students, contractors, and visitors by July 1, 2013. In response, a Smoke-Free Campus Task Force was appointed – with representatives from UMBC’s shared governance organizations, including students, faculty, and staff members – to make recommendations about how best to implement this policy on our campus. After working throughout the spring semester, the task force has recommended that smoking be allowed in two designated areas removed from major pedestrian traffic, in order to provide a safe space for any students, faculty, or staff who may… Continue Reading Smoke-Free Campus Policy

Announcing the Appointment of Tim Hall as Athletic Director

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TO: The UMBC Community FROM: Dr. Nancy Young, Vice President for Student Affairs RE: Announcing the Appointment of Tim Hall as Athletic Director We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Hall as Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation, effective July 8, 2013. Hall joins the UMBC community from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), where for the past six years he has served as Director of Athletics. Prior to leading UMKC athletics, he served as Associate Athletics Director for Development at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Hall’s appointment builds on substantial UMBC momentum, including championships in… Continue Reading Announcing the Appointment of Tim Hall as Athletic Director

UMBC Athletics Matches Best-Ever Finish With Third-Place Standing in America East Commissioner’s Cup Race

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The UMBC athletic program matched its best-ever finish by placing third in the race for the America East Conference’s Stuart P. Haskell, Jr. Commissioner’s Cup. The Retrievers’ 19-sport program also finished third in 2007-08 and 2010-11 and bested last year’s fourth-place finish. UMBC has finished in the top four of the league in six of the last eight seasons. UMBC won a pair of titles, capturing league crowns in men’s soccer and men’s swimming and diving. It was the second league championship in three seasons for Pete Caringi Jr.’s squad, while Chad Cradock’s team won the coveted title for the… Continue Reading UMBC Athletics Matches Best-Ever Finish With Third-Place Standing in America East Commissioner’s Cup Race

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