Thousands of Retrievers and their families will gather on campus for a golden anniversary weekend with over a hundred features, including special events, family activities, performances, athletic matches, reunions, tours, and socials. Continue Reading UMBC community festival will celebrate 50 years of grit and greatness (and puppies), Sept. 16-19
Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams ’06 Ph.D., public policy, now deputy surgeon general, is one of several public policy alumni to be recognized with a high-level appointment in recent months. Continue Reading UMBC School of Public Policy alumni advance as leaders in higher education and public health
Mohamed Hussein ’14, will swim the 200 meter individual medley, and Cleopatra Borel ’02 will compete in the track and field shot put competition. Continue Reading Retrievers in Rio: UMBC alumni compete on the world stage at the 2016 Olympics
This spring, more than 350 students joined in this year’s annual HackUMBC, a 24-hour “tech innovation marathon” where participants were challenged to come up with creative solutions to specific challenges. The slogan: “Dream big. Make it happen.” Students worked individually and on teams to build projects, or “hacks,” which were judged on technical complexity, elegance, and creativity during an expo at the conclusion of the event. Contrary to popular belief, not all hacks require computer coding. “We call it an idea marathon,” explains Michael Bishoff ’16, computer science, a founder of HackUMBC. “It doesn’t have to be an app or… Continue Reading Hacking the Real World: Donor support gives students hands-on experience in their fields
Three years in the making, the mobile game Deliverance by Paul Tschirgi ’15, visual arts, is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. In this satirical game, players need to deliver fresh pizza to save the world from fake food, which requires excellent weaponry and driving skills to fend off world destruction. Continue Reading Alum Paul Tschirgi releases new mobile game Deliverance
College JUMP was a tremendous success in its first year, with all of the graduating seniors in the program accepted into college. Continue Reading New mentoring program connects refugee youth in Baltimore with opportunities to pursue a college education
Palios ’02, visual arts, is one of seven talented finalists vying for the $25,000 Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize. The BMA has included his work in a Sondheim Prize finalist exhibition on view now through July 31. Continue Reading Baltimore Museum of Art features Christos Palios in Sondheim finalist exhibition
A new list of Maryland’s top 20 leading women in technology features Dean Julie Ross and two UMBC alumni, as well as the CEO of a security company that calls bwtech@UMBC home. Continue Reading Maryland Dept. of Commerce recognizes Dean Julie Ross for advancing STEM education
“As the Baltimore County Teacher of the Year, Carter is noted for his enthusiasm, his authenticity, and his work to be a champion for students inside and outside of the classroom,” writes Education Post, in a new story highlighting Corey Carter ’08, biological sciences, ’10 M.A.T. Continue Reading UMBC prepares next generation of leading K-12 educators with commitment to community
A year after the Baltimore Uprising, UMBC students interviewed local residents about social, political, and economic issues facing the city. The final product is a moving, insightful radio series that aired on WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show. Continue Reading UMBC students produce radio series “The World that Brought Us Freddie Gray”
“It took me finding what my passion was to be able to excel,” says Carrie Cleveland ’16, social work. Continue Reading Carrie Cleveland shares her inspiring story in Baltimore Sun Class of 2016 profile
On the eve of UMBC’s 50th anniversary, the university will grant honorary degrees two national higher education leaders: Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust and Clemson University President James Clements, a three-time UMBC alumnus. Continue Reading Harvard and Clemson presidents to speak at UMBC commencement ahead of 50th anniversary
