UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

Sep 8, 2017 / 9 minutes of reading

During the summer months, hundreds of UMBC students immersed themselves in high-value internships at companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. There, they learned about new fields, developed skills, and expanded their connections, taking advantage of UMBC’s strong network of emerging and established professionals who value both leadership and mentorship. Continue Reading UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017

Jun 22, 2017 / 5 minutes of reading

Through these programs, says Sec. Carol Beatty, Maryland recognizes the imperative to “consistently attract the best and brightest in order to best serve the needs of our state’s people.” Continue Reading UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017

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UMBC announces largest-ever group of Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity

Jun 22, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC’s newest Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity will soon begin a two-year experience focused on growing their research and refining their teaching skills through professional development opportunities and working closely with faculty mentors. Continue Reading UMBC announces largest-ever group of Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity

Whitney Schwab wins NEH grant to trace origins of the philosophical study of knowledge

Jan 19, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

This highly competitive award is part of $16.3 million in funding for humanities research. Through his year-long fellowship, Schwab will develop a new book manuscript examining the history of philosophical thought. Continue Reading Whitney Schwab wins NEH grant to trace origins of the philosophical study of knowledge

Life sciences research symposium attracts a record number of students from across the mid-Atlantic

Nov 8, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

At 19th annual symposium, 331 students learned from workshops and received insightful feedback on their research projects from cricket behavior to breast cancer to biodegradable polymers. Continue Reading Life sciences research symposium attracts a record number of students from across the mid-Atlantic

Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history

Sep 26, 2016 / 5 minutes of reading

“The whole experience at UMBC was gratifying,” said Simmona Simmons ‘72, American studies, who began working in UMBC’s library in 1966. “As UMBC grew, I grew with UMBC.” Continue Reading Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history

Governor’s Summer Interns present policy papers to state political leaders

Sep 12, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program introduces Maryland college students to the unique challenges and rewards of working within state government. Continue Reading Governor’s Summer Interns present policy papers to state political leaders

Michael Nance receives distinguished Humboldt Research Fellowship for political philosophy research at Goethe University

Apr 29, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

The Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers award will allow Michael Nance to write book reconstructing the political philosophy an 18th century German philosopher. Continue Reading Michael Nance receives distinguished Humboldt Research Fellowship for political philosophy research at Goethe University

DeeAnn Spicer, outstanding philosophy major, serves as an ambassador for her field

Apr 24, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“The professors at UMBC…have been very encouraging and supportive of my goals. They have brought many opportunities to my attention and have provided the resources I needed along the way,” says Spicer. Continue Reading DeeAnn Spicer, outstanding philosophy major, serves as an ambassador for her field

Happy Retriever Love Week!

Feb 15, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

A couple of weeks ago, we put out a call on social media for couples whose love stories began at UMBC. We got so many great responses that while Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, we’ve decided to extend the holiday through Friday to share your stories on the blog. Happy Valentine’s Day the Second through Sixth! — In August 2000, Kenneth Knight ’03, information systems, and M.S. ’05, information systems, was a transfer student looking for advice on his classes. During a fire drill, a mutual friend led him to Angela Washington Knight ’03, information systems, and M.S. ’05, information systems, and from… Continue Reading Happy Retriever Love Week!

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Oct 15, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski delivered a speech at Clemson University for its President’s Lecture Series on Leadership and Diversity, and was joined on stage by Clemson president Jim Clements ’85, computer science, M.S. ’91, operations analysis, Ph.D. ’93 operations analysis. William LaCourse, chemistry, collaborated with Loryn R. Keating of the County College of… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Roundup: UMBC in the News

Oct 8, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Jeff Halverson, geography and environmental systems, talked to NPR’s Robert Siegel about the “inscrutability” of Hurricane Joaquin. Stephen E. Braude, professor emeritus and former department chair of philosophy, was interviewed for the new book REINCARNATION: Good News for Open-Minded Christians & Other Truth-Seekers. UMBC hosted the 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

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