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UMBC’s 2025 Homecoming hypes up the Retriever community

Oct 20, 2025 • By Kayla Logue '27

Another dog-tastic weekend is in the books with the conclusion of UMBC’s 2025 Homecoming celebration. Past, present, and future Retrievers enjoyed more than 40 events this year, participating in popular UMBC classics such as the Bonfire, GRIT-X, the carnival, and especially, the Puppy Parade.

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GRIT-X talk series ushers in UMBC’s 2024 Homecoming activities

Oct 17, 2024

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GRIT-X 2023 explores wide range of UMBC’s research and creative achievement around campus and beyond

Nov 7, 2023

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GRIT-X 2022 brings to life the “essence” of UMBC research and creative achievement

Oct 26, 2022

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UMBC’s GRIT-X talks return for Homecoming 2021, highlighting research with a public impact

Oct 15, 2021

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Welcome Home, Retrievers!

Oct 14, 2021

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UMBC spotlights the power of collaboration and community in opening of new science building, GRIT-X talks

Oct 21, 2019

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Homecoming 2019 — A Wild Ride

Oct 18, 2019

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Third annual UMBC GRIT-X talks highlight thought-provoking ideas, experiences, and discoveries

Oct 17, 2018

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GRIT-X talks showcase experiences of outstanding faculty and alumni “from outer space to inner space”

Oct 18, 2017

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GRIT-X showcases groundbreaking UMBC research, scholarship, and creative achievement

Sep 22, 2016

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