AAC&U has selected UMBC as one of 10 institutions nationwide to participate in a bold, new initiative designed to “educate, prepare, and inspire the next generation of leaders to advance justice and build equitable communities.” Continue Reading UMBC selected for national initiative to prepare the next generation of social justice leaders
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
Their experiences will range from teaching English in Colombia to using animation to recreate Viking Age artifacts in Norway. Continue Reading Seven new UMBC grads to pursue Fulbright fellowships around the globe
HackUMBC and The Shriver Center hosted a hackathon where students collaborated to build projects focused on solving problems and creating positive social outcomes. Continue Reading Hackathon inspires participants to “Innovate Good” through technology
The Path Before Me will provide exposure to the college experience, mentoring, SAT preparation, and support for the admissions and matriculation processes to an initial group of 40 Baltimore City high school students in a way that responds to how they express their own college readiness needs. Continue Reading UMBC receives Collaborative Opportunity Grant to launch college access program with Baltimore City high schools
“UMBC gave me opportunities I don’t think I could have gotten from any other university,” says Geisler. Continue Reading Isabel Geisler, Reach Initiative founder, to pursue Ph.D. in sociology
“UMBC prepared me for a future in astronomy research by allowing me to get hands on experience with amazing mentors,” says DeNigris. Continue Reading Natalie DeNigris continues work with NASA while completing astronomy Ph.D.
“My experiences with the Shriver Center were my most meaningful at UMBC, and they showed me how to incorporate social change into my future ambitions,” says Bos. “I appreciate how UMBC encourages and empowers students to create change on and off campus.” Continue Reading Jaelyn Bos applies passion for ecology to teaching biology in Mozambique
The three pillars of the program are mentorship, research, and empowerment. By giving young women training and information, program founder Isabel Geisler ’17 hopes to positively influence participants’ education and career paths. Continue Reading UMBC Sondheim Scholar creates the Reach Initiative to support Baltimore teen girls in STEM
The Sun’s latest special section on education highlights UMBC programs in psychology and cybersecurity, as well as UMBC’s College JUMP program, which provides near-peer college access mentoring for local refugee youth. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights how UMBC is enhancing the student experience in and out of the classroom
“Bringing fifth graders to campus gives them the opportunity to see themselves at college, and inspires them to see their own education as interesting and meaningful,” said Jaelyn Bos ’17, biological sciences and environmental science. Continue Reading Baltimore City elementary school students learn about college opportunities through UMBC visit
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
