Turning the Tides
For Christopher Tong, discovering clues hidden in texts documenting history’s… Continue Reading Turning the Tides
Summer 2022
Peaceworkers in Action
UMBC alumni Michael Hassett and Chiara Collette have built a life — and an internationally recognized nonprofit — while following their callings as Peaceworkers. Continue Reading Peaceworkers in Action
See the Challenge, Be the Change
UMBC’s Grand Challenge Scholars Program prepares students to collaborate across disciplines and address real-world issues. Continue Reading See the Challenge, Be the Change
Better Living Through Chemistry
From cooking and cleaning to fixing your car, understanding chemistry can enlighten all aspects of life. That’s just one reason why Dean William R. LaCourse still loves sharing the joy of his favorite subject in front of a classroom. Continue Reading Better Living Through Chemistry
Carrying on a Philanthropic Legacy
Behind every story of giving lies a story about someone’s generosity. For Hema Gowda ’01, biological sciences, this story was about continuing a generational legacy through philanthropy. Continue Reading Carrying on a Philanthropic Legacy
Six alumni to speak as honorary degree recipients at 2022 Commencement
The six 2022 honorary degree recipients speaking at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies next week have a lot in common. They are each doing amazing things in their respective fields. And they also all happen to be UMBC alumni. “These honorary degree recipients are wonderful examples of the best of UMBC,” said Greg Simmons, M.P.P., ’04, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “They are brilliant individuals at the top of their fields, who care deeply about making the world a better place, each in their own way.” Continue Reading Six alumni to speak as honorary degree recipients at 2022 Commencement