In “Blood on the River,” UMBC’s Marjoleine Kars examines enslaved people’s accounts of a nearly successful rebellion 250 years ago

Nov 3, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

Kars’s new book chronicles a rebellion by enslaved people in the Dutch colony of Berbice, 1763 – 1764, thirty years before the Haitian Revolution. Kars says there is “a long tradition of people having different ideas about how to fight oppression and what life should look like at the other side.” Continue Reading In “Blood on the River,” UMBC’s Marjoleine Kars examines enslaved people’s accounts of a nearly successful rebellion 250 years ago

Shoulder to shoulder: U.S. News again names UMBC one of the Best Global Universities

Oct 22, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

“UMBC continues to perform well on the international stage,” says David Di Maria, associate vice provost for international education. He notes, “The cross-border collaborations and contributions of our faculty, students, and staff position UMBC shoulder to shoulder amongst the top universities in the world.” Continue Reading Shoulder to shoulder: U.S. News again names UMBC one of the Best Global Universities

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Proposed Student Visa Policy Could Hinder US Competitiveness

Oct 20, 2020 / 6 minutes of reading

Newly proposed rules would require students from certain countries to leave within either two or four years, even if they haven’t completed their degrees. Continue Reading Proposed Student Visa Policy Could Hinder US Competitiveness

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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’s Gloria Chuku is named the 2020 – 21 Lipitz Professor for her research on the Igbo people of Nigeria

Jul 23, 2020 / 4 minutes of reading

Gloria Chuku, chair and professor of Africana studies, has been named UMBC’s Lipitz Professor for 2020 – 21. This distinguished professorship recognizes and supports innovative teaching and research. Chuku will carry out research for her new book project, “Becoming Igbo in Nigeria and the Diaspora: A History of Ethnic Identity Formation and Negotiation.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Gloria Chuku is named the 2020 – 21 Lipitz Professor for her research on the Igbo people of Nigeria

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Sending International Students Home Would Sap US Influence and Hurt the Economy

Jul 8, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

ICE’s decision could increase tuition for American students, cost thousands of jobs, and erode America’s stature in the world. Continue Reading Sending International Students Home Would Sap US Influence and Hurt the Economy

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Six Ways a Drop in International Students Could Set Back US Higher Education

May 26, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

UMBC’s international education expert foresees six major ways that the expected decline in international enrollment will change U.S. higher education and the economy. Continue Reading Six Ways a Drop in International Students Could Set Back US Higher Education

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Swimmer, engineer, composer: Three Retrievers share their unique paths to graduation day

Dec 17, 2019 / 8 minutes of reading

Ahead of graduation, Hania Moro and fellow Retrievers Randy Deinlein and Collin David have shared their UMBC stories—unique paths and exceptional achievements thanks to a combination of personal grit and supportive community. Continue Reading Swimmer, engineer, composer: Three Retrievers share their unique paths to graduation day

2020 U.S. News global ranking names UMBC a top university, a leader in geosciences and space science

Nov 5, 2019 / 1 minute of reading

U.S. News & World Report has again named UMBC one of the best universities worldwide, with UMBC appearing as one of the top 150 U.S. institutions on the 2020 global list. The ranking highlights UMBC’s international leadership in geosciences and space science. Continue Reading 2020 U.S. News global ranking names UMBC a top university, a leader in geosciences and space science

A Doctor’s Dilemma

Oct 9, 2019 / 9 minutes of reading

Decentering whiteness while working as a doctor abroad has made alumnus Matthew Loftus examine his medical methods and motivations again and again. Continue Reading A Doctor’s Dilemma

UMBC partners with five universities in the US, UK, and Japan to launch International Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Jul 12, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC has partnered to create a global university network dedicated to securing critical systems against cyber threats: the International Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (INCS-CoE). Continue Reading UMBC partners with five universities in the US, UK, and Japan to launch International Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

UMBC convenes research forum on immigration and mobility in higher education

Jun 25, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“The research results showed that for each undocumented student that graduates from a four-year college, who would not have gone otherwise, the net benefits to the state were $350,000,” explains Gindling. “Providing access to higher education and financial aid to undocumented youth is a good investment for the individual, for the state, and for the government as a whole.” Continue Reading UMBC convenes research forum on immigration and mobility in higher education

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