News and Updates about UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Lee Blaney says a “multi-pronged approach” will help today’s scientists, policymakers, and innovators “continue to improve our quality of life without harming the environment.” Continue Reading UMBC faculty research works to reduce pollution in waterways
As the Class of 2017 prepares for commencement, the UMBC community honors all our graduates have achieved in their time as Retrievers, and the legacies they will leave as they take their next steps. Continue Reading Congrats, Class of 2017! Meet some of UMBC’s exceptional new graduates.
“UMBC gave me opportunities I don’t think I could have gotten from any other university,” says Geisler. Continue Reading Isabel Geisler, Reach Initiative founder, to pursue Ph.D. in sociology
“The UMBC Career Center, in particular, has opened many doors for me in the business world,” says Barrera. Continue Reading Hector Barrera to focus on business management at Northrop Grumman
“In my time here, I have been pushed beyond my comfort zone and I have been challenged to perform beyond by perceived capabilities,” says Kamei. Continue Reading Faith Kamei, committed to community, prepares for Peace Corps service in Peru
“Dr. Brewster and other lab members have helped encourage and teach me to become a confident scientist over the past four years,” says Gabel. Continue Reading Austin Gabel to continue developmental biology research through M.D./Ph.D.
On the UMBC swim team, “I always had something and someone to work for…I had to succeed for my team. And I would not have succeeded without each and every member of the team,” says Escobedo. Continue Reading Emily Escobedo, record-setting swimmer, to pursue career in special education
“Iron sharpens iron, and at UMBC I have been given the space to interact with and learn from people who challenge me and push me to be my best,” says Smith. Continue Reading Kayla Smith, student health advocate, to attend Brooklyn Law School
“During orientation, all incoming students were encouraged to be involved…in civic agency as students who could have an impact on the direction of UMBC’s culture and policies,” says Allison. “This all sounded too good to be true at the time. Yet my experiences at UMBC proved it to be true.” Continue Reading Danielle Allison advocates for student veterans on campus
“I am convinced that UMBC has given me unique opportunities no other university would have, and for that I am incredibly grateful,” says Mujica-Martorell. Continue Reading Daniela Mujica-Martorell, undergraduate researcher and polyglot, studies design across cultures
“Finding my place in college is one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me,” says Smith. Continue Reading Kaitlin Smith, leader in vibrant campus life, to pursue graduate study in student affairs
“My ‘weakness’ of coming from poverty, having a single mother, having a disability, and being a member of the LGBTQIA community have and always will be my strengths. UMBC helped me realize that,” says Klotz. Continue Reading William Klotz, double alumnus of UMBC, earns Fulbright to teach in Mexico
