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UMBC welcomes Manfred H. M. van Dulmen as new provost and senior vice president

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UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby has announced that Manfred H. M. van Dulmen will join the university in July as provost and senior vice president. He will succeed interim provost David Dauwalder.  “From the first time I met him, Manfred’s commitment to students, his care for people with whom he worked, his humility, and his drive for mission-driven excellence were clear, as was his desire to be at UMBC,” says President Sheares Ashby. “I could not be more thrilled about this appointment.” Van Dulmen says UMBC’s values of inclusive excellence and history of innovation attracted him to the role, and he… Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Manfred H. M. van Dulmen as new provost and senior vice president

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Let’s celebrate! UMBC marks the inauguration of President Valerie Sheares Ashby with community events, April 18 – 27

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“These first…months have been energizing, inspiring, and joyful. The more people I meet, and the more I start to make connections, the more I love this place,” President Valerie Sheares Ashby says. Her Investiture ceremony on April 27 is a historic milestone in the life of the university, one not to be missed.  Continue Reading Let’s celebrate! UMBC marks the inauguration of President Valerie Sheares Ashby with community events, April 18 – 27

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UMBC welcomes Tanyka M. Barber as vice president for institutional equity and chief diversity officer

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“Being a Maryland native, I was familiar with UMBC and its stellar academic and research reputation, and as I progressed through the hiring process, the genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion was evident,” says Tanyka M. Barber. “That is what confirmed for me that this was a place I wanted to be.” Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Tanyka M. Barber as vice president for institutional equity and chief diversity officer

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UMBC celebrates transfer of Spring Grove Hospital site to support long-term university growth

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Governor Larry Hogan visited UMBC today for a ceremony marking the transfer of the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus to UMBC to support the university’s long-term development. “UMBC is a model for undergraduate education, inclusive talent development, and innovation,” he said. “I’m very excited that its footprint will now be able to grow even further into the future.” Continue Reading UMBC celebrates transfer of Spring Grove Hospital site to support long-term university growth

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The College Tour series on Amazon spotlights the UMBC student experience

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The College Tour, an Emmy-nominated and award-winning TV series now streaming on Amazon, offers prospective college students and their families an opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of colleges and universities across the country, with students as the tour guides. Through interviews with students, prospective students from around the world explore academic, social, cultural, and campus life at these institutions. The latest season highlights UMBC in a full, hour-long episode. Continue Reading The College Tour series on Amazon spotlights the UMBC student experience

Valerie Sheares Ashby named next president of UMBC, arriving from Duke in August 2022

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The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents has appointed Valerie Sheares Ashby as the next president of UMBC. She will become UMBC’s sixth chief executive on August 1, 2022, following current UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski’s retirement from UMBC. She will be the first woman to serve in this role. Continue Reading Valerie Sheares Ashby named next president of UMBC, arriving from Duke in August 2022

UMBC’s Jack Suess and instructional tech team earn national awards for leadership, innovation

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“What makes this award special is that it truly recognizes the work of our entire Division of Information Technology (DoIT),” Suess says. “Our team’s work, particularly in helping the university quickly shift to remote learning last year, due to COVID, reflects a spirit of empathy and collaboration. This spirit has made IT true partners in the university’s success, not just technology experts.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Jack Suess and instructional tech team earn national awards for leadership, innovation

UMBC sets the national standard in 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

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UMBC is among the best of the best in both undergraduate teaching and innovation. “What has always set UMBC apart is the people,” says President Freeman Hrabowski. “Year after year, these rankings illustrate the many ways in which our faculty and staff work to support the success and well-being of our students.” Continue Reading UMBC sets the national standard in 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

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