Alums in the News: Jones, Mason, Ferrero, and Shafie

Feb 12, 2015 / 2 minutes of reading

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Last week, Joseph T. Jones ’06, social work, was interviewed on “Baltimore’s Future,” a feature segment on WYPR. Jones talked with host David Warnock about the difficulties ex-offenders face in gaining employment and how one can support the Center for Urban Families. Jones founded the CFUF in 1999 as a means to strengthen urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success. You can listen to Jones’ interview here. Last week, the Baltimore Business… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Jones, Mason, Ferrero, and Shafie

Meet the Newest Alums: Bell, Tewelde, and Lomax

Dec 21, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC is always full of hard-working people who aspire to do great things, and the class of 2014 is no exception. Today, we wanted to share with you what some of our recent graduates are planning to do with their Retriever education.In a mere four years at UMBC, ValedictorianTravis Bell, psychology and political science, completed six internships, studied abroad in Chile, and received a mentorship for pursuing a career in public affairs. Along with being the UMBC Club Soccer President and the UMBC Pre-Law Society Founder and Treasurer, Bell was also selected as a finalist for the national Harry S.… Continue Reading Meet the Newest Alums: Bell, Tewelde, and Lomax

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 12/12

Dec 12, 2014 / 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. Julie Rosenthal, Asian Studies, in The Baltimore Sun MLLI Faculty and Students Featured in Russia Beyond the Headlines, Voice of America Dale Bittinger, Admissions, Describes “House of Grit” on Midday with Dan Rodricks UMBC Humanities Faculty Discuss Serial in The Guardian Jeffrey Davis, Political Science, in The New York Times Read more… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News, 12/12

Alums in the News: Griner, VanDyke, Doyle, Cangialosi, Clements, and Arthurs

Nov 22, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Former UMBC professor and alumna Anita Griner ’99, psychology, was recently appointed Chief Performance Officer of Cognosante. In addition to her work as a graduate professor at UMBC, where she taught advanced program management sciences, Griner has experience with large IT and healthcare programs. Cognosante focuses on aiding healthcare services, specifically dealing with Health Reform initiatives using technology and BPO services. Read full article. Maureen Evans Arthurs ’13, gender and women’s… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Griner, VanDyke, Doyle, Cangialosi, Clements, and Arthurs

Alums in the News: Booker-Wilkens, Suess, Adams, and Nevins

Nov 8, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Melody Booker-Wilkens ’86, political science, was recently named Economic Development director for Sussex County, Delaware. In this role, she will work with private partners to help current employers and seek to bring new job creators to Southern Delaware. Chosen from more than 20 applicants, Wilkens has more than 25 years of experience working in the private and public sector. Read more about her new role. UMBC’s Chief Information officer, Jack Suess ’81,… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Booker-Wilkens, Suess, Adams, and Nevins

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 10/31

Oct 31, 2014 / 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. Clifford Murphy, American Studies, in The Washington Post George Derek Musgrove ’97, History, in The New York Times Laura Hussey, Political Science, in The Baltimore Sun Amanda Knapp, Assistant Vice Provost, in The Baltimore Sun Tyson King-Meadows, Africana Studies and Political Science, Co-Authors Report on Black Voter Turnout and the 2014 Midterm… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News, 10/31

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 10/17

Oct 17, 2014 / 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. Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in The Baltimore Sun Eric Ford, Shriver Center, Advises Prospective College Students on Paths to Success in College Express Preminda Jacob, Visual Arts, Examines Visual Culture and Indian Politics in Scroll Read more at UMBC Insights!

Meet the Newest Alums: Carpenter, Scheerer, Krach, and Berghaus

Oct 15, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC is always full of hard-working people who aspire to do great things, and the class of 2014 is no exception. Today, we wanted to share with you what some of our recent graduates are planning to do with their Retriever education. Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar Meghan Carpenter, political science, used her interest in politics to to focus on education policy. She was the director of the Office of Community and Government Relations in the Student Government Association and a Governor’s Summer Intern at the Maryland State Department of Education. As a student, Carpenter proposed a budget to the Maryland… Continue Reading Meet the Newest Alums: Carpenter, Scheerer, Krach, and Berghaus

Pride Proven

Oct 7, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC’s Prove It! Campaign has added greatly to the quality of campus life during its six years of existence, including the creation of a green space outside the Fine Arts Building and a system for tracking campus shuttle buses via GPS technology. Last year’s winners have finally made their mark at UMBC – three new and vibrantly decorated Chesapeake Bay Retriever statues placed in prominent areas around campus. The Retriever Project was the brainchild of UMBC students: Kelsey Krach’ 14, cultural anthropology and Spanish, Travis Bell ’14, psychology and political science, and Cami Sotela ’13, psychology. With funding provided by… Continue Reading Pride Proven

Alums in the News: Mayhew, Giardino, Merki, and VanDyke

Sep 27, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Alumnus Jaimes Mayhew ‘10, imaging and digital arts, Icelandic Fulbright Scholar and IMDA MFA, will participate in an imaging and digital arts event along with Neja Tomšič, taking place on Thursday, November 6, from noon to 1 p.m. In 2008, Tomšič founded the Museum of Transitory Art in Solvenia. She deals with creating open platform media, public art projects, along with publications and interviews with international artists. Her goal is to bring more… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Mayhew, Giardino, Merki, and VanDyke

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 9/19

Sep 19, 2014 / 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. Jim Bailey ‘03 and ‘08 M.A., History, Speaks at 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony Thomas Schaller, Political Science, on MSNBC UMBC Featured in The Baltimore Sun’s Special Section on Education Vice Provost Patrice McDermott Calls for Gender Equity in Peer Review Roy Meyers, Political Science, in the Herald-Mail Anne Sarah Rubin, History, in The… Continue Reading Round Up: UMBC in the News, 9/19

Meet the Newest Alums: McGee, Hartman, Good, and Bennett

Sep 11, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC is full of hard-working people who aspire to do great things, and the class of 2014 is no exception. Today, we wanted to share with you what some of our recent graduates are planning to do with their Retriever education. Between setting UMBC Track and Field varsity team records and holding internships with leading firms and government agencies, Brandan McGee, financial economics and health administration and policy, was also president of the Economics Council of Majors. In the 2012-2013 school year, McGee won the UMBC Student Affairs Leadership Award. Now, after graduation, he plans to earn an MBA while… Continue Reading Meet the Newest Alums: McGee, Hartman, Good, and Bennett

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