Through this program “the nation invests in those individuals who have shown great potential to…become the next generation of research leaders,” explains Janet Rutledge, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC’s 2016 NSF Graduate Research Fellows share gratitude for research experience, mentorship
“I am excited to follow in the footsteps of the UMBC faculty who have participated in this fellowship before me and the ACE fellows who have visited and been hosted by UMBC over the years,” shares Brodsky. Continue Reading Anne Brodsky named American Council on Education Fellow for 2016-17
UMBC’s undergraduate psychology program has been named the #3 up and coming program in the East in new rankings by Best Psychology Degrees. Continue Reading UMBC’s psychology department recognized as a top 10 up and coming undergraduate program
Speaking with Swimming World Magazine before the 200m breaststroke final, Escobedo credited her strong performance at the meet to her supportive team and the UMBC community cheering her on. Continue Reading Escobedo earns bronze at NCAA, becoming UMBC swimming and diving’s first All-American
Faculty speak about UMBC’s well-rounded research portfolio and focus in on research strengths in physics, geosciences, space science, and bioengineering; students share career goals and experiences working with local communities. Continue Reading Congressman Elijah Cummings discusses UMBC’s research leadership and commitment to Baltimore during campus visit
This news follows the team’s 1st place finish at the inaugural Charm City Classic and 2nd overall bid at the Baltimore Regional Tournament. Continue Reading UMBC Mock Trial advances to Opening Round Championships
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!
What will it take to move the dial on the representation of diverse faculty at U.S. colleges and universities? Marketplace, a leading radio program on business and the economy, tackles this question in two new stories highlighting UMBC’s work to train, recruit, hire and retain diverse faculty. Continue Reading Marketplace radio series highlights UMBC faculty diversity initiatives
Here in the Office of Alumni Relations, we spend a lot of time telling stories about and talking with our wonderfully supportive alums. However, we’ve decided to turn the tables and take time to get to know the people behind the scenes – the advancement and alumni relations staff members who are hard at work on behalf of our alumni. Today we’ll be hearing from Arooj Rana ’06, psychology, who is one of the 50th anniversary program assistants in the Office of Alumni Relations. She is also working towards a master’s degree in public policy at UMBC. Name: Arooj Rana Job Title: 50th… Continue Reading Meet the Staff: Arooj Rana ’06, 50th Anniversary Program Assistant
Here in the Office of Alumni Relations, we spend a lot of time telling stories about and talking with our wonderfully supportive alums. However, we’ve decided to turn the tables and take time to get to know the people behind the scenes – the advancement and alumni relations staff members who are hard at work on behalf of our alumni. Today we’ll be hearing from Arooj Rana ’06, psychology, who is one of the 50th anniversary program assistants in the Office of Alumni Relations. She is also working towards a master’s degree in public policy at UMBC. Name: Arooj Rana Job Title: 50th… Continue Reading Meet the Staff: Arooj Rana '06, 50th Anniversary Program Assistant
Nearly 250 health professionals and researchers will gather in Ellicott City this month to mark a major milestone: ten years of dramatically reducing tobacco use across the state. In the decade since Carlo DiClemente established MDQuit as a resource hub for doctors and health officials, the Maryland’s smoking rate has declined from 31 percent to under 17 percent. Continue Reading UMBC’s MDQuit researchers celebrate ten years of progress toward a smoke-free Maryland
Now in its third cohort, UMBC’s Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity program recognizes and supports talented scholars who are emerging as cutting-edge researchers and educators in their fields. UMBC’s newest group of fellows was formally introduced to the university community at a welcome reception held December 10, 2015. Continue Reading UMBC’s newest Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity pursue game-changing research
