Alum Bentley Corbett-Wilson trumpets the pep band and school spirit
Bentley Corbett-Wilson ’17, music education, M.A. ’20, teaching, is UMBC’s… Continue Reading Alum Bentley Corbett-Wilson trumpets the pep band and school spirit
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UMBC’s vibrant learning community helps students discover careers to fit their passions
Performers of the music piece “Corporel,” by the French-Slovenian composer Vinko Globokar, must use their own body as a percussion instrument. To Brandon Gouin ’23, music performance, learning the work was a highlight of his time at UMBC. Gouin credits his teachers and mentors with helping him reach that moment on stage—as well as with helping him find his career path as an artist. Other Class of 2023 graduates say they encountered similar opportunities for growth and expression at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC’s vibrant learning community helps students discover careers to fit their passions
Learning and leading through equity-focused music education
Tim Edwards is a student leader who serves his community through music, making an impact one note at a time. In addition to performing in UMBC’s Jazz Ensemble, Musical Theatre Club pit orchestra, and Wind Ensemble—including leading the arrangement, rehearsal, and conducting of an original composition last fall—he has focused his energy on music education. Continue Reading Learning and leading through equity-focused music education
Percussionist becomes an ambassador for contemporary music
Brandon Gouin arrived at UMBC with a love for percussion music, but unsure of his future direction as an artist. He was also not very engaged in the contemporary music world, but his experience with UMBC-affiliated musicians completely changed that. Continue Reading Percussionist becomes an ambassador for contemporary music
GRIT-X 2022 brings to life the “essence” of UMBC research and creative achievement
Amid a bustling day filled with Homecoming excitement, GRIT-X returned to UMBC this month for its sixth year, delivering a wide-ranging lineup of Retriever excellence in action. Held in the Fine Arts Recital Hall, this year’s GRIT-X was the first for new UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby. Enjoying one engaging talk after another, she deemed the event “the essence of UMBC.” Continue Reading GRIT-X 2022 brings to life the “essence” of UMBC research and creative achievement
Four UMBC students receive Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research, tying prior record
Four UMBC students have been named 2022-23 Goldwater Scholars, tying the university’s past record, set just last year. This year’s recipients are Christopher Slaughter ‘23, computer engineering; Rachel Myers ‘23, chemical engineering; Tobi Majekodunmi ‘23, mechanical engineering; and D’Juan Moreland ‘23, biological sciences and music. UMBC had more winners this year than any other institution in the state of Maryland. Continue Reading Four UMBC students receive Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research, tying prior record
UMBC faculty and staff award recipients place community at the core of their success
At UMBC’s 2022 Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards (PFASA), Tamra Mendelson said she loves “getting to the core of a concept” in her research and teaching. As awardee after awardee addressed the audience, both in person and online, it became clear that all shared the same “core concept” of UMBC: community. Continue Reading UMBC faculty and staff award recipients place community at the core of their success
MUTUAL FLOURISHING
Different disciplines are training up social justice-minded students to do no harm in the communities they work with, one thriving relationship at a time. Continue Reading MUTUAL FLOURISHING
Musical Roots
Wye Oak recorded their first albums using student resources available on campus. Since their days in Fine Arts, the band has found international acclaim. Continue Reading Musical Roots
UMBC’s latest graduates in the arts forge new creative paths despite a challenging year
The past pandemic year saw arts communities unable to connect with audiences in traditional ways. Usually reliant on people gathering together to experience their work, creators and performers were thrust online. Some artistic experiences were rendered impossible, but the challenging situation didn’t slow the creative efforts of visual and performing artists of UMBC’s Class of 2021. Continue Reading UMBC’s latest graduates in the arts forge new creative paths despite a challenging year
UMBC expands arts opportunities for K-8 students in Baltimore through Charlesmead partnership
Two UMBC projects have taken flight this spring, designed to support the academic, creative, and social success of Baltimore City students through arts opportunities. Both projects are funded through the UMBC-Charlesmead Initiative for Arts Education, which was established in 2018 with a $500,000, five-year gift from the Charlesmead Foundation. Continue Reading UMBC expands arts opportunities for K-8 students in Baltimore through Charlesmead partnership