Three UMBC alumni highlighted for achievements and contributions to Maryland. Continue Reading The Daily Record’s “20 in their Twenties” list highlights three UMBC alumni as emerging leaders in Maryland
Alkebsi, currently policy counsel for the National Association of the Deaf, shares, “I hope that the ceremony has inspired others who are deaf and hard of hearing to pursue a legal career.” Continue Reading Alumna Zainab Alkebsi admitted to Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court in historic ceremony
A year after the Baltimore Uprising of 2015, Meringolo and Tropea discuss their work to gather and preserve a diverse range of perspectives and experiences to empower community members to share their own narratives. Continue Reading UMBC public historian Denise Meringolo and alumnus Joe Tropea discuss crowdsourcing history on WYPR
“[Corey] gives students the tools and confidence they need to be in charge of their own learning and places an emphasis on critical thinking,” shares BCPS Superintendent Dallas Dance, of the celebrated science teacher. Continue Reading Biology grad Corey Carter named 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year
“A person’s environment has a huge impact on helping them achieve their goals. UMBC’s environment has provided me with a very enriching atmosphere,” says Brantley. Continue Reading Kiante Brantley, peer mentor in computer science, to pursue Ph.D. in machine learning
“UMBC has allowed me to craft my own journey through the INDS program and that has prepared me more than I could have ever imagined,” says Proctor. Continue Reading Markus Proctor, founder of EduPal, is ready for career as an entrepreneur
“UMBC faculty cared about my success as a student and my future” and “made chemistry come alive,” said event speaker Paula Grabowski ’76, now a professor of biological sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Continue Reading “A Look Ahead” offers glimpse into the twists and turns of scientific research careers
Funding for individual artists is often scarce and always highly competitive, but the Baltimore-Washington region is fortunate to have both state and private organizations awarding funds directly to individual artists. Award announcements this spring include many UMBC students, alumni and faculty, whose recognition speaks to ongoing artistic excellence at UMBC. The Maryland State Arts Council’s annual Individual Artist Award (IAA) “recognizes the importance of artists and their works of excellence to the cultural vibrancy of Maryland.” The award categories cycle every three years and this year awards were given within the disciplines of Creative Non-Fiction/Fiction, Media/Digital/Electronic Arts, Theater Solo Performance, Painting,… Continue Reading UMBC artists recognized for excellence through highly competitive awards
In honor of UMBC’s 50th anniversary, the university invites all community members, past and present, to share photos and memories at Retriever Stories. Log in, look around, and tell us your story. Your story is our story. The UMBC story. Continue Reading Retriever Stories: A chance to remember, discover, reconnect
Kafui Dzirasa ’01 is featured in a PBS documentary that offers a glimpse into the lives of people with bipolar disorder. He is developing an electrical device that would stabilize a person’s mood without the side effects caused by medications. Continue Reading PBS documentary features neuroscientist Kafui Dzirasa’s new approach to treating bipolar disorder
Through this program “the nation invests in those individuals who have shown great potential to…become the next generation of research leaders,” explains Janet Rutledge, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC’s 2016 NSF Graduate Research Fellows share gratitude for research experience, mentorship
The Post writes that she’s a “one-woman powerhouse,” described by colleagues as “constantly striving to improve our students’ experiences at school” while encouraging their development as “compassionate global citizens.” Continue Reading Alumna Shalonda Holt named 2016 Washington Post Teacher of the Year
