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

May 26, 2022 / 5 min read

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

The College Tour series on Amazon spotlights the UMBC student experience

May 16, 2022 / 2 min read

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

Jul 29, 2022 / 5 min read

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

Nov 9, 2022 / 3 min read

“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

Oct 28, 2022 / 5 min read

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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Princeton Review highlights UMBC as a university that “wants every student to succeed”

Feb 12, 2022 / 4 min read

UMBC’s profile in “The Best 387 Colleges” highlights the university’s academic strengths and supportive community spirit. At UMBC, says one student, “they provide you with the tools, people, and resources to make sure you get where you want to go in life.” Continue Reading Princeton Review highlights UMBC as a university that “wants every student to succeed”

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UMBC senior Maya Jones wins bronze at U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships

Feb 12, 2022 / 4 min read

UMBC has seen its share of academic and athletic success across a wide range of fields and sports, but the University recently earned national acclaim in something new: figure skating. Maya Jones ‘22, psychology, took home a bronze medal for UMBC at the 2021 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships in Pennsylvania on July 29. Continue Reading UMBC senior Maya Jones wins bronze at U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships

Major UMBC stream restoration will enhance ecosystems, stormwater management, and the community experience

Nov 15, 2022 / 5 min read

“This project will not only create and enhance wetland and stream habitats and functions, it will also provide recreational enhancements such as walking trails with stream access and connection to other existing trails,” says Lenn Caron. “The restored stream will elevate UMBC’s aesthetic appeal and provide a pleasant natural environment for members of the campus and local community for recreation, exercise and watershed education.” Continue Reading Major UMBC stream restoration will enhance ecosystems, stormwater management, and the community experience

 

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