graphic design

Career Q&A: Jim Lord ‘99, Visual and Performing Arts

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with Jim Lord ‘99,Visual and Performing Arts, about his work as the Director of Creative Services here at UMBC. Q: What drew you to UMBC for your studies? A: I was really impressed with campus and the faculty in the visual arts department when I attended a campus visit. As a transfer student, I was glad to be able to move right into the graphic design program my first semester. UMBC had a great articulation agreement with my community college,… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Jim Lord ‘99, Visual and Performing Arts

Career Q&A: Adam Kurtz ’09, Visual Arts- Graphic Design

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with author Adam Kurtz ‘09, Visual Arts,  about his career and new book, 1 Page At A Time. Name: Adam Kurtz Job Title: Studio Designer for Ad Agency Grad year & Major: 2009, Visual Arts (Graphic Design) with a minor in art history and certificate in media & communications Q: Can you tell me a little about yourself and your background with graphic design? I’m originally from Toronto and moved to D.C. with my family in my teens. I came to Baltimore to attend UMBC and… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Adam Kurtz ’09, Visual Arts- Graphic Design

Alums in the News: Hill, Westervelt, Sahler, and DeGuzman

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Working at Lockheed Martin and having a passion for STEM education, Stephanie C. Hill ’86, computer science and economics, describes her path with STEM education as unexpected. After taking  a programming class she became fascinated with the course and changed her career plans accordingly. Hill now works at Lockheed Martin, providing IT solutions to federal services such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Due to her hard work and desire to spread STEM education, Hill… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Hill, Westervelt, Sahler, and DeGuzman

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