Rewriting the Rules of Academia in the Age of COVID-19
Will this unusual semester yield lasting, innovative teaching practices? These UMBC instructors are working to make that happen.
Spring 2020
Tough Times, Smart Planning
Ways our Retriever community is reaching together to offer sound advice on money, careers, and more.
Holding Down the Fort to Keep Students Connected
In the wake of so many life-defining activities suddenly curtailed, many other things continued nevertheless—namely the indomitable UMBC grit.
Emergency Funds Help UMBC Students Stay Black and Gold
UMBC’s Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund provides awards to students ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 depending on needs arising from unexpected crises.
Chronicling history’s unsung heroes – Kristina Gaddy ’09
KR Gaddy’s new book tells the true account of the Edelweiss Pirates, German teenagers who resisted the Nazi regime with acts from playing forbidden music to disseminating anti-Nazi flyers.
Sharing a Love of Green Chemistry – Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92
With two Fulbright awards under his belt, chemistry professor Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92, is sharing his passion for green chemistry with the world.
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
Sarah Christa Butts ’07 is used to battling big societal problems. Now she’s working to make sure social workers are themselves are adequately protected.