Through these programs, says Sec. Carol Beatty, Maryland recognizes the imperative to “consistently attract the best and brightest in order to best serve the needs of our state’s people.” Continue Reading UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017
“The idea behind the competition,” says Greg Cangialosi ‘96, English, a long-time supporter of emerging business innovators, “is to enable the students who want to become entrepreneurs to have the opportunity to manifest their reality.” Continue Reading Fourth annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition celebrates student entrepreneurs
“UMBC was not only my home for six years during both my undergraduate and graduate pursuits, but I identify with this university as the place I found my calling,” says Pang. Continue Reading Washington Post names UMBC alumnus Sean Pang 2017 Teacher of the Year
Digital access isn’t an add-on for Hayden, it’s a core part of her mission and that of the library itself. “This is America’s library,” she shared. “This is your library.” Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden for conversation on digital access
“I think the more knowledge that is generated and the more we understand things, sometimes things that we find very scary or frightening, the better we are able to make good policy decisions and personal decisions on the basis of science,” Deborah Rudacille explains. Continue Reading UMBC’s Deborah Rudacille awarded Guggenheim Fellowship to pursue writing project on addiction
The evening celebration of light and its companion series of daytime innovation conferences — the Labs@LightCity — will prominently feature UMBC faculty, staff, students, and alumni as artists and thought leaders. Continue Reading UMBC adds spark to Light City Baltimore
President Hrabowski shared, “All of you here today represent the best in your disciplines, and we wanted to celebrate what you have done…from literature and history, to the sciences and social sciences, to the arts.” Continue Reading UMBC honors faculty fellows, recognizing decades of exemplary scholarship and service
“The whole experience at UMBC was gratifying,” said Simmona Simmons ‘72, American studies, who began working in UMBC’s library in 1966. “As UMBC grew, I grew with UMBC.” Continue Reading Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history
“Her verses are little gems with short stanzas and an absence of flowery language, but that doesn’t make them any less profound. Instead, Purpura…proves how meaningful simplicity can be,” the magazine states in its “Best of Baltimore 2016” edition. Continue Reading Lia Purpura named “Best Poet of 2016” by Baltimore Magazine
“The academic growth in this first cohort of AP Capstone students has been nothing less than phenomenal,” says Josh Headley, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Continue Reading Capstone research program brings Baltimore high school students to UMBC
As the academic year draws to a close, we thought we might take the time to introduce you to some of our Alumni Association Scholarship recipients. Today, we hear from Grace Kim ’16, English. Name: Grace Kim Major/Minor: English/Dance Grad Year: 2016 Extracurriculars: Member of Major Definition and Reading Tutor at Arundel Elementary/Middle School Why did you decide to attend UMBC? I fell in love with the “homey” feel of the campus. Right away, I knew I could see myself making a second home here. What’s been the most amazing discovery you’ve made so far as a student here? I’ve discovered… Continue Reading Scholarship Q&A: Grace Kim ’16, English
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
