Equation of Change
Hrabowski mentors hundreds. Those hundreds mentor thousands. Those thousands mentor hundreds of thousands. The result is Hrabowski’s exponential equation of change. Continue Reading Equation of Change
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UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski to retire in spring 2022 after three decades of transformational leadership
“I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who so powerfully inspires excellence,” USM Chancellor Jay Perman says of Pres. Freeman Hrabowski. “And that’s exactly what his legacy is—a commitment to inclusive excellence that lives on in UMBC, its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.” Continue Reading UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski to retire in spring 2022 after three decades of transformational leadership
Creating Technology that Protects Us—Rising Together
UMBC Rising Stars discuss their roles in the healthcare and defense industries, with an aim to harness technology to protect from disease and cyber warfare. Continue Reading Creating Technology that Protects Us—Rising Together
Career Q&A: Robert Deloatch ’11, M19
Robert Deloatch ’11, M9, has followed his research interests to an exciting job at Apple. We asked Robert about what his experience as a Meyerhoff Scholar means in his life today, and what he would say to a future scholar. Continue Reading Career Q&A: Robert Deloatch ’11, M19
Alumna Leads Team to Breakthrough Coronavirus Vaccine Results
Kizzmekia Corbett’s team was the first to demonstrate a vaccine that successfully stopped viral replication in both the lungs and nose. Continue Reading Alumna Leads Team to Breakthrough Coronavirus Vaccine Results
President Hrabowski Awarded Medal for Career Advancing Diversity, Inclusion
President Freeman Hrabowski’s powerful personal story is well known in the UMBC community. At the age of 12, seeking equal access to a quality education, he marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his home state of Alabama. He and other Black children were then jailed for five days. He has held steadfast to commitment to educational equity in the years since. Under President Hrabowski’s leadership for nearly three decades, UMBC has grown into a national and global leader in undergraduate and graduate education, innovation, and social impact. He has also fostered UMBC’s unique campus culture of shared, collaborative… Continue Reading President Hrabowski Awarded Medal for Career Advancing Diversity, Inclusion
Change Agent Behind #BlackBirdersWeek
With a history of amplifying and prioritizing Black voices in other under-represented fields, this alumna turned her efforts toward supporting birders, naturalists, and explorers. Continue Reading Change Agent Behind #BlackBirdersWeek
Treasured Moments
After more than a decade of service to UMBC, John Becker thinks back to some of the moments—and the people of our community—that have meant the most to him. Continue Reading Treasured Moments
UMBC Alumnae Racing to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
After three months of studies, the vaccine her team developed is about to enter a phase I clinical trial, a crucial hurdle on the way to FDA approval. Continue Reading UMBC Alumnae Racing to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
Excerpt: The Empowered University
“The Empowered University” brings UMBC’s story to readers nationwide. Continue Reading Excerpt: The Empowered University
Empathy and Compassion — Alumni Award Winners Take on Public Health Challenges
Three of UMBC’s 2019 Alumni Award winners play a role in smoothing out the flaws in health care access, while serving millions at home and abroad. Continue Reading Empathy and Compassion — Alumni Award Winners Take on Public Health Challenges
The Power of Community
“Don’t let the temporary absence of community deter you from pursuing your goals’” says Opoku-Agyeman, who attributes her success to her support network. Continue Reading The Power of Community