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UMBC alumnus Mark Doms is appointed chief economist of the Congressional Budget Office

Aug 26, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC alumnus Mark Doms ‘85, economics and mathematics, has been appointed chief economist of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Doms will be one of the leads of the agency that provides Congress with objective, nonpartisan, and high quality information about the economic and financial impacts of existing laws, new laws, and policies under consideration. Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Mark Doms is appointed chief economist of the Congressional Budget Office

UMBC-affiliated artists receive Zaentz fellowships for new collaborative projects

May 22, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

SZIF awards are granted to nurture unique project ideas that have the potential for socio-political impact and that advance the art and craft of audiovisual media. In addition to receiving financial support for project development or production, selected fellows participate in ongoing mentorship and workshops with industry professionals. Continue Reading UMBC-affiliated artists receive Zaentz fellowships for new collaborative projects

Curating COVID-19

May 20, 2020 / 8 minutes of reading

At times of momentous change, many take solace in creating — and the UMBC is no exception, adding to a long history of pandemic-inspired work. Continue Reading Curating COVID-19

Alumni Business Q&A: Interrobang Theatre Company

Apr 9, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

Kiirstn Pagan ’11, theatre, talks about what it takes to manage a theatre company, and how maintaining their connections to UMBC has helped keep them strong. Continue Reading Alumni Business Q&A: Interrobang Theatre Company

UMBC researchers offer knowledge, innovation during the time of COVID-19

Mar 30, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

At a time when information and misinformation are coming at us from all directions, and everyone is looking for answers, UMBC researchers are stepping up. They’re working hard to answer pressing questions about COVID-19 and sharing their expertise to help the public stay healthy and make informed decisions. Continue Reading UMBC researchers offer knowledge, innovation during the time of COVID-19

UMBC’s Suzanne Ostrand-Rosenberg recognized for 40-year career advancing cancer immunotherapy

Feb 27, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

After 41 years at UMBC, Suzanne Ostrand-Rosenberg, professor emerita of biological sciences, retired in August 2018 and moved to Utah to enjoy the mountains with her spouse. But she couldn’t stay away from her research and mentoring for long. “I just can’t quit it,” Rosenberg says. “I realized I really did not want to stop.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Suzanne Ostrand-Rosenberg recognized for 40-year career advancing cancer immunotherapy

UMBC’s Top Highlights of 2019

Jan 9, 2020 / 7 minutes of reading

As UMBC welcomes 2020, we celebrate the student successes, athletic achievements, research breakthroughs, and community news that made 2019 a year to remember. Continue Reading UMBC’s Top Highlights of 2019

Silicon Valley Success Starts at UMBC

Nov 8, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

Although it’s been 15 years and he now works in Silicon Valley, Rahul Razdan ’05, information systems, still abides by his UMBC database management instructor’s lessons. Continue Reading Silicon Valley Success Starts at UMBC

In Baltimore Revisited, UMBC and community authors reflect on the city’s history of inequality and resistance

Oct 22, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

King and Drabinski recognized the need for an updated history of Baltimore, written by and for scholars and community members alike, so they took up the task. “We wanted our work to reach beyond the academy because these histories belong to everyone,” shares Drabinski. “We hope readers can find pieces that speak to them.” Continue Reading In Baltimore Revisited, UMBC and community authors reflect on the city’s history of inequality and resistance

UMBC supports emerging higher ed leaders through ACE Fellows program

Oct 22, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

The newest ACE Fellow to arrive on campus is a two-time UMBC alumna who is shadowing UMBC leaders for the year. Kate Tracy M.A. ‘01, Ph.D. ‘03, psychology, was one of 39 people from across the country to be named ACE Fellows for the 2019-2020 academic year. Tracy is a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Continue Reading UMBC supports emerging higher ed leaders through ACE Fellows program

Homecoming 2019 — A Wild Ride

Oct 18, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

Dogs…carnival rides…dogs…ribbon cutting ceremonies…dogs…Alumni Awards…did we mention dogs? All that means Homecoming season at UMBC! So grab your pumpkin spiced latte and a nice warm blanket as we dive into the events that make October such a fun month for current, past, and future Retrievers. Since we promised you dogs, we’ll start off with the evergreen puppy parade! Homecoming is the obvious place for different graduating classes to meet up, but it’s so much more special when that fellow Retriever is your relative! We also love the dedication future Retrievers have years before they even apply. At UMBC, Homecoming isn’t… Continue Reading Homecoming 2019 — A Wild Ride

A Doctor’s Dilemma

Oct 9, 2019 / 9 minutes of reading

Decentering whiteness while working as a doctor abroad has made alumnus Matthew Loftus examine his medical methods and motivations again and again. Continue Reading A Doctor’s Dilemma

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