This year several UMBC students spent the summer months working with UMBC alumni to explore careers related to their majors, expand their knowledge and skills, and learn more about themselves through internships. Continue Reading UMBC alumni connect with fellow Retrievers through Baltimore-based summer internships
“When we think about evaluating the impact of the arts and humanities, we should start by thinking about what life will be like without these everyday studies of ourselves,” explains psychology Ph.D. student Tahira Mahdi in a segment on WYPR. Continue Reading Tahira Mahdi, Ph.D. student, describes how the arts and humanities impact lives in radio interview
Mohamed Hussein ’14, will swim the 200 meter individual medley, and Cleopatra Borel ’02 will compete in the track and field shot put competition. Continue Reading Retrievers in Rio: UMBC alumni compete on the world stage at the 2016 Olympics
College JUMP was a tremendous success in its first year, with all of the graduating seniors in the program accepted into college. Continue Reading New mentoring program connects refugee youth in Baltimore with opportunities to pursue a college education
“This is another brick in the pavement as we’re building a road between our two campuses,” shared Karl Steiner, vice president for research at UMBC. Continue Reading UMB-UMBC Partnership Symposium celebrates research collaborations with impact
“This academic community partnership extends psychology faculty research and expertise into the community and offers training and support to this impressive group of home visitors and supervisors across Maryland,” shares Carlo DiClemente, a professor of psychology. Continue Reading Psychology Home Visiting Training Center graduates first cohort of home visitors
Thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of the Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies, held May 18-19. Moving speeches served as a powerful reminder of the value and impact of a UMBC degree. Continue Reading UMBC honors Class of 2016, adding nearly 2,000 new members to the Retriever alumni family
“Dr. Waldstein’s work in sum lies at the intersection of the natural sciences, the medical sciences, and the social sciences, and is thus an amazing and wonderful example of the interdisciplinary, collaborative endeavors that our college and UMBC prize so highly,” shares Dean Scott Casper. Continue Reading Lipitz Professor Shari Waldstein traces complex connections between socioeconomic status and brain health
UMBC’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (April 27) is a must-see, campus-wide event featuring a diverse array of performances, film screenings, exhibits, posters, and talks. Continue Reading Talented students to share passion for research and creative expression at 20th annual URCAD
“UMBC gave me the confidence to go after what I want. I have been given the tools to be successful both in school and in my personal life,” Cuanias shares. Continue Reading Arlene Cuanias, UMBC at USG community leader, to pursue M.S.W. at University of Maryland School of Social Work
“The Shriver Center exposed me to a career path that I had never considered before and led me to my passion: addressing the education gap in urban communities,” says Smith. Continue Reading Cheyenne Smith follows her passion to serve Baltimore communities
“Laughter may be a simple behavior, but it’s also a powerful tool that provides insight into more complicated and difficult vocalizations, like speech and language,” says UMBC’s Provine. Continue Reading Neuroscientist Robert Provine talks with NPR about laughter and human nature
