Thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of the Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies, held May 18-19. Moving speeches served as a powerful reminder of the value and impact of a UMBC degree. Continue Reading UMBC honors Class of 2016, adding nearly 2,000 new members to the Retriever alumni family
On the eve of UMBC’s 50th anniversary, the university will grant honorary degrees two national higher education leaders: Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust and Clemson University President James Clements, a three-time UMBC alumnus. Continue Reading Harvard and Clemson presidents to speak at UMBC commencement ahead of 50th anniversary
Faculty and staff will collaborate with IBM scientists and leverage IBM’s advanced computing systems to add speed and scale to the cybersecurity solutions they develop through the new lab, opening in fall 2016. Continue Reading UMBC and IBM Research launch Accelerated Cognitive Cybersecurity Lab
A group of mechanical engineering students won the top prize in the 2016 CBIC for designing PITCH, a lightweight protective device to reduce head trauma and skull fractures in baseball players. Continue Reading Device to prevent head trauma in baseball wins 2016 Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition
The Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers award will allow Michael Nance to write book reconstructing the political philosophy an 18th century German philosopher. Continue Reading Michael Nance receives distinguished Humboldt Research Fellowship for political philosophy research at Goethe University
The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and curious first-time visitors alike. Continue Reading Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work
Companies often devote resources to protect against external hacks, but Karuna Pande Joshi explains that while internal threats come with different challenges, they are also important to prevent. Continue Reading Karuna Pande Joshi says data leaks from insiders are increasingly hard to prevent
“Mentors placed me in the position to speak before the world and lead other students in promoting diversity in technology,” Williams shares. Continue Reading Randi Williams, UMBC advocate for women and minorities in tech, heads to MIT Media Lab
“A person’s environment has a huge impact on helping them achieve their goals. UMBC’s environment has provided me with a very enriching atmosphere,” says Brantley. Continue Reading Kiante Brantley, peer mentor in computer science, to pursue Ph.D. in machine learning
“UMBC has opened my mind to what I can accomplish in my career…Everyone is very passionate about what they do and we fuel each other to achieve greater goals,” Bishoff shares. Continue Reading Michael Bishoff, hackathon organizer, takes interest in immersive technology to Silicon Valley
“We went in thinking cybersecurity is a technology problem and that the technology would fix itself,” says Donald Norris. “But people, policy, and process in government and large organizations are almost always the problem.” Continue Reading School of Public Policy hosts forum on cybersecurity concerns in local governments
“As a first generation college student, I feel extremely fortunate to be pursuing higher education, let alone a career in scientific research,” says Daniel Ocasio. “To me, earning the Goldwater Scholarship is recognition of all those who made it possible…” Continue Reading Three UMBC students receive Goldwater Scholarships, a national investment in future STEM leaders
