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“I knew from my first campus tour that UMBC would be a place where I could succeed. I was encouraged to go beyond the usual single-degree path, as well as to conduct research, explore new subjects, study abroad in two countries, and get involved with student life,” says Chadderton. Continue Reading Morgan Chadderton to pursue study of Slavic languages through Fulbright in Kyrgyzstan
“UMBC has given me the confidence, connections, and support to be able to achieve my goals. Thanks to people I have met through this university, I’ve completed six engineering internships during my time at UMBC,” says Rutkowski. Continue Reading Kourtney Rutkowski pursues a unique international path in mechanical engineering
“Thanks to the great friends that I made in the Cyber Dawgs, the professors that continually showed a vested and fervent interest in my success, and the networking skills and community of peers that I gained through the CWIT/T-SITE program, my skill base and craving to be successful in the field of computer security has never been higher,” says Vanek. Continue Reading Bryan Vanek, president of national champion Cyber Dawgs team, heads to computer security career
“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
“I have found the faculty at UMBC to be overwhelmingly encouraging, helpful, and engaging. Their support has made it possible for me to take unique professional opportunities in D.C. and in China,” says Schultz. Continue Reading Marc Schultz, world traveler, to return to China as a Fulbright research scholar
“UMBC has given me a well-rounded education with diverse experiences that have helped me realize my passions for international development and fighting to prevent intimate partner violence,” says Corsiatto. Continue Reading Kaylin Corsiatto will pursue international work to prevent intimate partner violence
“My time at UMBC has shown me that with dedication and perseverance we can achieve anything despite early struggles,” says Welikala. Continue Reading Doopashika Welikala to begin Johns Hopkins MSPH after reproductive health research abroad
“It is important for students to apply for a passport now to ensure they are ready for professional opportunities after graduation,” says David Di Maria, associate vice provost for international education. “If their boss needs someone to travel to another country to assist with an important project, we want UMBC graduates to be able to stand up and say, ‘I have my passport. I’m ready to go,’ or even better, ‘I have my passport, and I have prior international experience from studying abroad while a student at UMBC.’” Continue Reading UMBC broadens access to life-changing international learning experiences
John Rennie Short’s new book, “Hosting the Olympic Games: The Real Costs for Cities,” goes behind the glamour and prestige of the games to focus on how the events come together at a local level. Continue Reading UMBC’s John Rennie Short proposes sustainable solutions for Olympic host cities
“The goal of the UMBC International Education Studies office is to ensure students are prepared and engaged to understand the international dimensions of their academic disciplines,” says Di Maria. “Internationalization is about creating direct connections to research opportunities because the greatest challenges are global and to solve those researchers need to have diverse perspectives from an international standpoint.” Continue Reading David Di Maria, UMBC’s new associate vice provost for International Education, debunks common study abroad myths
“My colleagues and I who are cultural developmental scientists are trying to expand, diversify, and challenge people to think critically about culture and behavior,” says Cheah. “In the process, we aim to more accurately represent the world in which we live.” Continue Reading Charissa Cheah receives Fulbright award to research identity development of Muslim Tunisian immigrant adolescents in Sicily
UMBC lands within the top 1.9% of higher education institutions worldwide in latest Center for World University Rankings. Continue Reading Center for World University Rankings names UMBC as one of the world’s top universities
