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UMBC to launch prestigious Beckman Scholars Program for aspiring M.D./Ph.D.s

Jan 25, 2022 / 6 minutes of reading

“The Beckman Scholars Program at UMBC will serve as a springboard for students from all backgrounds to launch themselves into successful careers as physician scientists. And as Beckman Scholars, they will be surrounded by a community that enables them to explore, challenge themselves, and, yes, sometimes fail—all while feeling supported,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. Continue Reading UMBC to launch prestigious Beckman Scholars Program for aspiring M.D./Ph.D.s

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UMBC’s Fernando Tormos-Aponte is named an Early Career Faculty Innovator for research on energy inequality

Dec 15, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has named Fernando Tormos-Aponte, assistant professor of public policy and political science, an Early Career Faculty Innovator–one of 12 across the nation. He will partner with NCAR scientists to examine energy inequality in the wake of disasters, incorporating measures of social vulnerability. Continue Reading UMBC’s Fernando Tormos-Aponte is named an Early Career Faculty Innovator for research on energy inequality

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UMBC wins prestigious APLU award for global engagement strategy

Nov 17, 2021 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC is the only North American university to receive this prestigious Gold Award, affirming the collective, intentional work behind UMBC’s global engagement strategy. It reflects two years of work engaging over 400 members of the UMBC community, who together envisioned the future of UMBC’s global interconnections. Continue Reading UMBC wins prestigious APLU award for global engagement strategy

UMBC graduates more Black students who go on to earn doctorates in natural sciences and engineering than any other U.S. college

Aug 6, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

“When we have greater diversity of representation, we also have greater diversity of information, knowledge, lived experience, and perspectives—each of which enhances discovery and innovation,” Freeman Hrabowski and Peter Henderson write. “When the science and engineering community looks like the United States, we find greater trust in and support for that community…” Continue Reading UMBC graduates more Black students who go on to earn doctorates in natural sciences and engineering than any other U.S. college

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UMBC’s Tyson King-Meadows will carry forward commitment to inclusive excellence as dean at UMass Boston

Jun 21, 2021 / 8 minutes of reading

“Whether centered on social justice issues related to the Baltimore Uprising or the racial reckoning after George Floyd’s death, Dr. King-Meadows has consistently encouraged us to do more and do better while continuing to center issues of inclusive excellence and equity,” says Kimberly Moffitt, interim dean of UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Continue Reading UMBC’s Tyson King-Meadows will carry forward commitment to inclusive excellence as dean at UMass Boston

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UMBC expands arts opportunities for K-8 students in Baltimore through Charlesmead partnership

May 14, 2021 / 7 minutes of reading

Two UMBC projects have taken flight this spring, designed to support the academic, creative, and social success of Baltimore City students through arts opportunities. Both projects are funded through the UMBC-Charlesmead Initiative for Arts Education, which was established in 2018 with a $500,000, five-year gift from the Charlesmead Foundation. Continue Reading UMBC expands arts opportunities for K-8 students in Baltimore through Charlesmead partnership

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UMBC celebrates 25th Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day with an expanded global audience

May 12, 2021 / 8 minutes of reading

“While we are eager to get back to the live event, there are definitely aspects of the online event that have widened the scope of URCAD,” says April Householder, director of undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships. “Presenters were able to invite friends and family members from other countries to view their presentations, and invite international scholars as potential future collaborators.” Continue Reading UMBC celebrates 25th Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day with an expanded global audience

UMBC education faculty and partners work to humanize K-12 distance learning

Apr 30, 2021 / 6 minutes of reading

“We value the humanizing practices that are often embedded in the teaching practices of Black teachers,” explains Keisha McIntosh Allen, assistant professor of language and literacy education. “This is an opportunity for them to lead and share their knowledge, which is often overlooked by teacher evaluations that do not acknowledge these approaches to teaching.” Continue Reading UMBC education faculty and partners work to humanize K-12 distance learning

UMBC’s Anthony Johnson honored for decades of research, mentorship, service

Mar 25, 2021 / 7 minutes of reading

Anthony Johnson has received the Stephen D. Fantone Distinguished Service Award from the Optical Society. His long-term commitment to optics includes major research achievements, dedicated mentoring to students from all backgrounds, and leadership roles in several professional organizations. Continue Reading UMBC’s Anthony Johnson honored for decades of research, mentorship, service

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Chronicle features UMBC as a leading voice on the future of higher ed

Mar 23, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

A new report from the Chronicle of Higher Education features UMBC’s peer-based work to boost faculty diversity. For decades, UMBC’s strong reputation for inclusive excellence has focused on student diversity. The new UMBC case study in “Diversifying Our Campus: Key Insights and Models for Change” expands that conversation. Continue Reading Chronicle features UMBC as a leading voice on the future of higher ed

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New UMBC grads honor parents’ immigrant journeys by forging their own paths

Dec 14, 2020 / 11 minutes of reading

Graduating seniors Anthony Cano, Renato Zanelli, and Maya Scheirer came to UMBC with pride and hunger instilled by their immigrant parents’ work ethic. They brought rich cultures, languages, and hearts full of dreams and aspirations with the goal of forging futures of their own. “As a first-generation college student,” Zanelli says, “I can now be a role model for my younger cousins. I can help and inspire them. They will not have to do it alone.” Continue Reading New UMBC grads honor parents’ immigrant journeys by forging their own paths

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UMBC’s Kindel Nash’s new book shares best practices for culturally sustaining teaching in early education

Oct 12, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

Culturally sustaining pedagogy, Nash explains, focuses on countering structures that systematically erase the culture and language of communities of color. Her book is an example of the impact teachers can have when they commit to this work. “This includes not only changing how we teach,” she says, “but whom we teach with.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Kindel Nash’s new book shares best practices for culturally sustaining teaching in early education

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