Building an Inclusive Workforce—Rising Together
Three alumnae discuss how their time at UMBC impacted their professional trajectories. Now, they’re paving the way for the next generation of leaders.
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Creating Technology that Protects Us—Rising Together
UMBC Rising Stars discuss their roles in the healthcare and defense industries, with an aim to harness technology to protect from disease and cyber warfare.
Access for All—Rising Together
Many Retrievers aspire to create a community that treats each member as a whole person deserving of respect, no matter their age or identity. These two Rising Stars are doing just that.
Rising Together—Software that Empowers the Community
UMBC Rising Stars and Fearless coworkers Delali Dzirasa and Kelsey Krach discuss their Retriever ties and the responsibility of working in the civic tech space.
Homecoming 2019 — A Wild Ride
Dogs…carnival rides…dogs…ribbon cutting ceremonies…dogs…Alumni Awards…did we mention dogs? All that …
Alumni Awards 2018: Dr. Mariajosé Castellanos
As senior lecturer and undergraduate program director in the Department …
Alumni Awards 2018: Mark Doms ’86, math and economics
From undergraduate student at UMBC to Chief Economist and Under …
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Alumni Awards 2018: Mina Cheon MFA ’02, Imaging & Digital Arts
Mina Cheon MFA ’02, Imaging & Digital Arts, is a …
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Alumni Awards 2018: Saira Khan ’09, English
When Saira Khan ’09, English, was accepted into UMBC, she …
Alumni Awards 2018: Kimberly Ellison-Taylor ’93, ISM
For many in the UMBC community, “success is never final” …
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2018 Alumni Awards: Mimi Dietrich ’70, American studies
On September 19, 1966, UMBC opened its doors to students …
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2018 Alumni Awards: Zainab Alkebsi ’09, political science
Growing up, Zainab Alkebsi ’09, political science, always knew she …
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