“History-making” is a term that’s become synonymous with UMBC athletics over the last few years, and UMBC women’s volleyball has exemplified that spirit this spring. On April 2, they took on UAlbany to win their first America East Championship in program history. Continue Reading UMBC volleyball makes program history, returns to NCAA tournament for the first time since ‘98
Uncertainty—that was the word going through the minds of every player, coach, and fan as the 2020-2021 UMBC men’s basketball season tipped off in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team and coaching staff were cautiously optimistic as they began preparing for a season unlike any other. Now, as the team enters the America East playoffs as No. 1 seed, that uncertainty is overwhelmed by pride and gratitude. “This season has been different in every way you could think of. Having no fans, the travel arrangements, the COVID testing, everything really,” says R.J. Eytle-Rock ’22, psychology. But despite the… Continue Reading UMBC men’s basketball heads to America East championship semifinals as No. 1 seed
UMBC women’s lacrosse coach Amy Slade is inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Continue Reading Goals Achieved
It’s widely accepted that you need to practice a skill for 10,000 hours before becoming an expert. Andrew Haberman has a different number in mind—20,000 throws. Continue Reading How to Throw a Hammer
Thanks to diligent, strict adherence to COVID testing guidelines, and a supportive community, both Retriever basketball teams plan to return to play in early December. Although current state guidelines will prevent fans from attending the games to start the campaign, coaches and players alike are excited to make Retriever Nation proud from afar. Continue Reading Showing up for the season
Men’s Basketball players are getting to fulfill their dreams—playing professional basketball abroad. Continue Reading A World of Opportunity
Tim Ryerson ’94, INDS, is making soccer accessible to all children through his Get on the Bus program. Continue Reading Alum Helps Budding Soccer Players “Get on the Bus”
UMBC senior Ilia Rattsev swept the freestyle sprints (50, 100, 200 yards). In doing so, he became the first-ever swimmer in America East history to sweep the freestyle sprints in three consecutive years. He earned the league’s David Alexander Coaches’ Award (most points accrued in a meet) and Elite 18 Award (highest academic achievement). While excelling in the pool, Rattsev is also maintaining a 3.97 GPA in bioinformatics and computational biology. Continue Reading UMBC men’s swimming and diving named America East champions, women’s team captures 2nd place
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
A UMBC alumnus donates the VX system, a wearable piece of technology that helps soccer players track their movements and their heart rates. Continue Reading High-Tech Gift Harnesses Data for Athletes
Ahead of graduation, Hania Moro and fellow Retrievers Randy Deinlein and Collin David have shared their UMBC stories—unique paths and exceptional achievements thanks to a combination of personal grit and supportive community. Continue Reading Swimmer, engineer, composer: Three Retrievers share their unique paths to graduation day
UMBC has named Brian Barrio the director of athletics, physical education, and recreation, effective January 2020. He will direct UMBC’s 17-sport NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program, all campus recreational programs (including intramurals, club sports, and recreational activities), and the physical education program. Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Brian Barrio as director of athletics
