Susan Sterett and Anne Brodsky begin new social science leadership roles at UMBC

Aug 16, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“Universities can broaden our horizons and invite us to bring our inquiry to our communities,” says Susan Sterett, the new director of the School of Public Policy, emphasizing, “UMBC’s proud tradition of excellence and public service are evident in the problems faculty and students in the School of Public Policy study, and the connection to communities that they bring.” Continue Reading Susan Sterett and Anne Brodsky begin new social science leadership roles at UMBC

New study by UMBC’s Chris Swan finds restoration efforts more effective in small, isolated streams

Jul 28, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“Our results amplify the call for a larger scale perspective on river restoration,” write Chris Swan and co-author Bryan Brown. That perspective, they suggest, should include considering ecological factors like species dispersal patterns when making restoration decisions. Continue Reading New study by UMBC’s Chris Swan finds restoration efforts more effective in small, isolated streams

Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC programs that prepare students for high-demand careers

Jul 28, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

The flexibility of these programs makes them particularly accessible and valuable to students, allowing students to tailor their pathway to match specific areas of interest. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC programs that prepare students for high-demand careers

UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics

Jul 28, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“The award shows how the collaborative spirit of UMBC is helping to improve the success of our students,” says Kevin Joseph, who received the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change recipient along with UMBC’s Jack Suess and John Fritz. Continue Reading UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics

UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.

Jul 20, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“He has his hands on the pulse of what’s going on in communities,” a former colleague says of Jerome Adams. “He gets right out there at the grass roots level and really identifies with the folks he needs to serve.” Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.

UMBC’s Chris Shuman discusses trillion-ton Antarctic iceberg in U.S. and international media

Jul 19, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“Watching the evolution and release of this new large iceberg from the Antarctic Peninsula has been a truly humbling and awe-inspiring experience,” Chris Shuman told the Boston Globe. Continue Reading UMBC’s Chris Shuman discusses trillion-ton Antarctic iceberg in U.S. and international media

Why do we yawn? UMBC’s Bob Provine dives into a common, but still mysterious behavior on NPR

Jul 10, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

Multiple theories attempt to define yawning’s purpose. Still,“Yawning may have the dubious distinction of being the least understood common human behavior,” UMBC’s Bob Provine told NPR’s Morning Edition this spring. Continue Reading Why do we yawn? UMBC’s Bob Provine dives into a common, but still mysterious behavior on NPR

UMBC researchers address diverse factors impacting U.S. schooling

Jul 10, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC researchers from across the humanities and social sciences recently earned press coverage for their work exploring factors that shape K–12 education in the United States. From inclusive language in classrooms to math pedagogy, each offers insights to spur change and further research to improve children’s educational experiences. Continue Reading UMBC researchers address diverse factors impacting U.S. schooling

UMBC and Peru’s Universidad de Piura establish academic collaboration

Jul 6, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

This agreement formalizes emerging collaborations between UMBC’s master’s program for teaching English as a second language (TESOL) and UDEP’s Centro de Idiomas (Language Center). Continue Reading UMBC and Peru’s Universidad de Piura establish academic collaboration

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National media coverage of UMBC leadership highlights collaboration as key to inclusive campus culture

Jun 26, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“It’s only when there is a cultural difference, focusing on everybody from faculty, staff to administration, saying the success of students from different backgrounds is a top priority on campus—only then can you make a difference,” Pres. Hrabowski said. Continue Reading National media coverage of UMBC leadership highlights collaboration as key to inclusive campus culture

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Christy Ford Chapin recalls lost history of the U.S. health care system in New York Times op-ed

Jun 23, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“Historians can use narrative to explain seemingly complex issues, add nuance to national conversations, and highlight overlooked facts,” says Christy Ford Chapin—all of which she does in her award-winning book about health care in the United States. Continue Reading Christy Ford Chapin recalls lost history of the U.S. health care system in New York Times op-ed

UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017

Jun 22, 2017 / 5 minutes of reading

Through these programs, says Sec. Carol Beatty, Maryland recognizes the imperative to “consistently attract the best and brightest in order to best serve the needs of our state’s people.” Continue Reading UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017

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