Bird Brainiac
At UMBC, we welcome Retrievers of all stripes… and feathers.… Continue Reading Bird Brainiac
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UMBC’s 2022 Fulbright student scholars will travel the world to explore difficult questions
Nine recent UMBC graduates and alumni will soon travel to the UK, El Salvador, Kuwait, France, Colombia, Taiwan, South Korea, and Germany as 2022 Fulbright U.S. Student scholars. They include emerging leaders in education, astrophysics, cybersecurity, human rights, and more, and they are excited to explore difficult questions through fresh perspectives. Continue Reading UMBC’s 2022 Fulbright student scholars will travel the world to explore difficult questions
The Martinican bèlè dance – a celebration of land, spirit and liberation
Camee Maddox-Wingfield, sociology, anthropology, and public health, first encountered bèlè as a graduate student in anthropology, conducting fieldwork in Martinique. As a former dancer, Maddox-Wingfield was drawn to how bèlè drummers, dancers, and singers experience spiritual and cultural freedom. Continue Reading The Martinican bèlè dance – a celebration of land, spirit and liberation
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. Continue Reading Rising Together—Software that Empowers the Community
Empathy and Compassion — Alumni Award Winners Take on Public Health Challenges
Three of UMBC’s 2019 Alumni Award winners play a role in smoothing out the flaws in health care access, while serving millions at home and abroad. Continue Reading Empathy and Compassion — Alumni Award Winners Take on Public Health Challenges
Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 7/25
One of the things that makes UMBC great is how… Continue Reading Round-Up: UMBC in the News, 7/25