“Rehman Liaqat is one of those rare students whose passion, curiosity, and analytical skills make him a force to be reckoned with,” says William Blake, associate professor and associate chair of political science. Liaqat says, “I want to show future generations of Pakistani students all that is possible.”
“Having university leadership sign on in support of this resolution is a big step,” says Eric Ford, director of The Choice Program at UMBC. “By taking this step, UMBC is sending a message to the campus community that inclusive excellence is not just a slogan but a virtue we live by.”
Eric Ford, director of The Choice Program at UMBC, has been appointed to serve as chair of the Maryland’s State Advisory Group (SAG) a part of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services (GOOCP).
The Whiting Foundation has awarded Meringolo a $50,000 Public Engagement Fellowship, recognizing the tremendous potential of the Baltimore Uprising project to have a lasting community impact.
AAC&U has selected UMBC as one of 10 institutions nationwide to participate in a bold, new initiative designed to “educate, prepare, and inspire the next generation of leaders to advance justice and build equitable communities.”
The Path Before Me will provide exposure to the college experience, mentoring, SAT preparation, and support for the admissions and matriculation processes to an initial group of 40 Baltimore City high school students in a way that responds to how they express their own college readiness needs.
“Now more than ever, it is crucial to consider the role of coalitions, forged across boundaries, in practicing public humanities and supporting the work of active and engaged communities,” said Dresher Center Director Jessica Berman, at the event.
“People you see on this stage are not just amazingly talented, they are good people who have done great work,” shared President Hrabowski. “I can’t think of anything an educator would want more than that: People who care about others, who strive for excellence, and who never, never, never give up.”
“This award speaks to our program and institution’s inspired commitment,” Davis shared. The Choice Program at UMBC is a nationally recognized model for community-based intervention that has served more than 25,000 youth and their families from Maryland’s highest risk communities.
