UMBC’s newest arts grads forge ahead with creative work, despite a year apart

Dec 15, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

As the pandemic surged across the country last spring, university arts venues closed their doors, but that didn’t stop UMBC artists from creating. Without the traditional opportunities for collaboration that can be so important in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts, they turned to new approaches and to individual projects with determination and passion. Continue Reading UMBC’s newest arts grads forge ahead with creative work, despite a year apart

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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 celebrates 2020 – 2021 Fulbright recipients

Sep 9, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

Ten recent UMBC alumni are recipients of 2020 – 2021 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, including seven from UMBC’s Class of 2020. Each year over 11,000 students apply and just over 2,000 are selected from hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States. The award secures funding for U.S. students to pursue international graduate study, research, internships, or teaching. Continue Reading UMBC celebrates 2020 – 2021 Fulbright recipients

UMBC students complete internships virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic

Aug 17, 2020 / 12 minutes of reading

Each summer, hundreds of UMBC students complete summer internships to get hands-on experience related to their majors and career goals. The COVID-19 pandemic has moved many networking opportunities and jobs online, including some internships. Still, undergraduate and graduate students from across the University have spent the summer developing their skills and connections virtually. Continue Reading UMBC students complete internships virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic

UMBC partners with Latino Racial Justice Circle and Maryland Humanities in community-engaged research in Baltimore

Sep 5, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

“Our goal as researchers was to use dialogue and digital stories as two ways to bring different communities together around religion, race, and immigration,” explains Felipe Filomeno, professor of political science and global studies. Continue Reading UMBC partners with Latino Racial Justice Circle and Maryland Humanities in community-engaged research in Baltimore

“Appreciate the differences”: How study abroad shaped four UMBC student experiences

May 20, 2019 / 7 minutes of reading

Many students come to UMBC with the goal of leaving the familiar behind to take on new challenges and gain a fresh perspective. Once they’re on campus, that’s also what inspires some Retrievers to explore international learning opportunities. Balancing course requirements, activities, research, and other responsibilities, while also pursuing study abroad, can prove challenging. But for these four UMBC students earning undergraduate degrees this month, it’s also been transformative. Continue Reading “Appreciate the differences”: How study abroad shaped four UMBC student experiences

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UMBC Mock Trial takes 8th place at AMTA National Championship

Apr 9, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“For me, this is like Division I sports,” team member Sydney Gaskins explains. “It’s extremely rigorous and competitive. Mock Trial demands a great deal of hard work, dedication, and commitment, to compete against some of the best teams and win. I always aim to win.” Continue Reading UMBC Mock Trial takes 8th place at AMTA National Championship

UMBC’s Maheen Haq receives 2019 Newman Civic Fellowship, affirming the importance of supporting local and global communities facing discrimination

Mar 20, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

Whether she’s in Jordan or Baltimore, UMBC’s Maheen Haq brings a deep sense of duty to her work with communities facing discrimination. “Amanah is a word in Arabic that means trust. For me this means that if I have knowledge of oppression, I have been trusted with the task of standing up against it,” Haq explains. “I study very hard so that I can develop the best skills to serve communities dealing with grave injustices because they deserve the best.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Maheen Haq receives 2019 Newman Civic Fellowship, affirming the importance of supporting local and global communities facing discrimination

UMBC grads ready to travel the world as Fulbright Scholars

May 25, 2018 / 7 minutes of reading

“This year’s Fulbright Scholars demonstrate the excellence of the humanities and social sciences at UMBC, as well as the centrality of global understanding to a contemporary liberal arts education,” says Scott Casper, dean of CAHSS. Continue Reading UMBC grads ready to travel the world as Fulbright Scholars

Newman Civic Fellow Sophia Lopresti to return to Indonesia as a Fulbright Scholar

Apr 15, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

“UMBC has connected me to some of the most amazing experiences of my life,” says Lopresti. Continue Reading Newman Civic Fellow Sophia Lopresti to return to Indonesia as a Fulbright Scholar

Manisha Vepa pursues interest in East Asian affairs as Fulbright Scholar in South Korea

Apr 15, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

“My experiences empowered me to be an active part in social change efforts and helped me develop a deep passion and understanding for civic engagement and civic agency that has guided my college career,” says Vepa. Continue Reading Manisha Vepa pursues interest in East Asian affairs as Fulbright Scholar in South Korea

Humanities Scholar and service leader Morgan Zepp will travel to Lithuania as a Fulbright Scholar

Apr 15, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

“UMBC has given me tremendous opportunity to explore my own values and take the initiative to help my community,” says Zepp. Continue Reading Humanities Scholar and service leader Morgan Zepp will travel to Lithuania as a Fulbright Scholar

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