UMBC receives grant to strengthen sexual assault prevention and response, joins MHEC in sharing campus climate survey results

Feb 10, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

Specific objectives include increasing awareness of and access to survivor services; assessing and enhancing the capacity of campus response teams to address sexual violence; and providing comprehensive survivor-centered trainings that include specific information on serving LGBT students and students of color. Continue Reading UMBC receives grant to strengthen sexual assault prevention and response, joins MHEC in sharing campus climate survey results

Baltimore Sun names UMBC a top workplace for 4th consecutive year

Dec 6, 2016 / 1 minute of reading

UMBC is again the only university and only government institution to rank among the region’s top 10 large employers, as well as among the top 100 employers of all three size categories. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun names UMBC a top workplace for 4th consecutive year

Sep 26, 2016 / 5 minutes of reading

“The whole experience at UMBC was gratifying,” said Simmona Simmons ‘72, American studies, who began working in UMBC’s library in 1966. “As UMBC grew, I grew with UMBC.” Continue Reading Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history

Aug 25, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

Berger, coordinator of student life for campus and civic engagement, has been named chair of the American Democracy Project (ADP) Steering Committee for 2016-17. Continue Reading Craig Berger named to new leadership position with the American Democracy Project

Jun 22, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

Jack Suess and John Fritz talk about the ways technology has rapidly impacted and changed higher education. Continue Reading Changing role of IT impacts predictive analytics in higher ed

Jun 15, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

“This award speaks to our program and institution’s inspired commitment,” Davis shared. The Choice Program at UMBC is a nationally recognized model for community-based intervention that has served more than 25,000 youth and their families from Maryland’s highest risk communities. Continue Reading Community Law in Action honors LaMar Davis, director of The Choice Program, as a 2016 Baltimore Inspiring Voice

Jun 10, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

The program was a tremendous success, with 83 percent of clients served receiving a refund and almost $126,000 in total refunds for the program. Almost two-thirds of the clients who received refunds said they planned to use it to pay off debt, pay past due bills, or save and invest the money. Continue Reading First year of UMBC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program serves more than 100 local community members

Jun 3, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

Christine Routzahn highlights the importance of internships, research, and student leadership opportunities, and recommends that current students and graduates utilize resources offered through the career center. Continue Reading UMBC Career Center director offers job search tips for new grads nationwide

May 2, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

May 2, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

MCDA Organizational Career Planning Award honors Career Crush, UMBC’s busy month of career presentations, professional development workshops, job fairs, company site visits, and networking opportunities with alumni and employers. Continue Reading UMBC Career Center honored for exceptional career development support

Apr 25, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

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

Apr 24, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“I couldn’t be more appreciative or thankful for the opportunities to study my work and wear so many hats in my 21 years at UMBC,” says Fritz, on earning a Ph.D. while serving as a UMBC staff member. Continue Reading John Fritz, AVP of information technology, examines how data can help students improve their academic success