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Broadcasting Retriever Success

Jun 1, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

Eli Eisenberg came into the world of Retriever sports not… Continue Reading Broadcasting Retriever Success

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Her Story of History

Nov 23, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

Ellicott City, founded 250 years ago this year, holds more… Continue Reading Her Story of History

Meet a Retriever – Evangeline Kirigua ’21, political science

Oct 26, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

Meet Evangeline Kiriqua ’21, political science, who returned to school in her 50s and recently created a scholarship in honor of her parents to give assistance to minority students studying political science at UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove. Continue Reading Meet a Retriever – Evangeline Kirigua ’21, political science

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A Tree Grows in Baltimore

Apr 29, 2022 / 9 minutes of reading

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Investing in Early Childhood Literacy

Jun 3, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

Louise Izat and Donna Helm met their first week of classes in 1966. More than 50 years later, the pair endowed a scholarship for students working in education. Continue Reading Investing in Early Childhood Literacy

An Interrupted Education, Completed

May 13, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

Bob Bolton ’70, funds a scholarship in honor of his mother Elinora Bolton, who returned to college after having 10 kids and earned her degree alongside him. Continue Reading An Interrupted Education, Completed

Leading By Giving—Alum Boosts Doctoral Students in Public Service

Mar 10, 2021 / 7 minutes of reading

In 2019, UMBC’s first public policy doctoral graduate pledged $100,000 to create the Renny DiPentima Fund for Advancement in Public Policy. Continue Reading Leading By Giving—Alum Boosts Doctoral Students in Public Service

Emergency Funds Help UMBC Students Stay Black and Gold

Apr 3, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC’s Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund provides awards to students ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 depending on needs arising from unexpected crises. Continue Reading Emergency Funds Help UMBC Students Stay Black and Gold