“My guiding philosophy is to create applied-learning projects that have legs—that go beyond the classroom context. Paw Poll is one example,” says Ian Anson, associate professor of political science. “I want students to experience how political science theories and applications impact communities—in this case, the UMBC community.” Continue Reading Inaugural UMBC Paw Poll reveals high levels of student civic engagement
Today, millions of college students across the country are voting.… Continue Reading Voting Is an Everyday Practice
For college presidents, Freeman Hrabowski provides a template for academic achievement, humility, and putting students first. Continue Reading Leaders Among Us
Karsonya “Dr. Kaye” Wise Whitehead, Ph.D. ’09, language, literacy, and culture has been an activist since she was a kid. Now, she’s using those skills to make a difference throughout Baltimore. Continue Reading Conversations that Matter
Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Ralby, Ordóñez, and Cradock
UMBC is always full of hard-working people who aspire to… Continue Reading Meet the Newest Alums: Haverkamp, Hughes, and Linville
