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URCAD 2019 features diversity-focused student research, with Baltimore, LGBTQ+, and international focus areas

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These presentations affirm a core goal of URCAD. As Katharine H. Cole, vice provost and dean of undergraduate academic affairs, has shared, “UMBC encourages students of all disciplines to engage in mentored projects and through creative thought and focused inquiry, to discover in themselves their passion.” Continue Reading URCAD 2019 features diversity-focused student research, with Baltimore, LGBTQ+, and international focus areas

UMBC Mock Trial takes top prize at Georgetown’s Hilltop Invitational as competition season kicks into high gear

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“As someone who was a four-year competitor for the program and was the program’s president as a senior, I find weekends like this past one to be both rewarding and exciting,” says Dylan Rogers Elliott ‘17, history. “I came through the program and have been able to come back and coach while in law school, and nothing makes me happier than seeing both the success and potential of the UMBC Mock Trial Program continue to grow.” Continue Reading UMBC Mock Trial takes top prize at Georgetown’s Hilltop Invitational as competition season kicks into high gear

Third annual UMBC GRIT-X talks highlight thought-provoking ideas, experiences, and discoveries

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Artists, scientists, and social change agents from across UMBC presented the third annual GRIT-X talks on October 13, sharing their ideas and perspectives on stage in UMBC’s Dance Cube. “All our talks gave a different facet, a different beam of light, on what we do at UMBC,” said Vice President for Research Karl Steiner, who spearheaded the event. Continue Reading Third annual UMBC GRIT-X talks highlight thought-provoking ideas, experiences, and discoveries

Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students

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The work these legends did to support minority students “made a positive difference, and our students not only survived, but thrived,” shared Cynthia Hill, and President Hrabowski pointed out that UMBC now serves as a national model for elevating people from all backgrounds. Continue Reading Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students

UMBC forum highlights need for interdisciplinary collaboration in aging research

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“Health, we know, is not cardiovascular, is not neurological, is not pathological. Those are completely artificial distinctions,” shared keynote speaker Luigi Ferrucci, director of science at the National Institute on Aging. “It’s become very, very clear that everything interconnects.” Continue Reading UMBC forum highlights need for interdisciplinary collaboration in aging research

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