Practice Makes Perfect: Students Network with Alums at Career Month

May 16, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

If you could do it all over again, what would you tell your younger self? This is the concept behind “Interview an Alum,” a new initiative designed by the UMBC Alumni Board of Directors (AABOD) and the UMBC Career Center. During Career Month 2018, current students and alumni came together to network and discuss their academic journeys, career aspirations, and, at times, uncertainties. “Even as a college senior, I’m not entirely sure what I would like to do with my degree,” admitted Casey Dahlgren, a senior majoring in business technology administration. “So, getting different perspectives on that seemed like it… Continue Reading Practice Makes Perfect: Students Network with Alums at Career Month

Join Us for a Jazz Brunch!

May 8, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

Join UMBC alumni on Sunday, May 18, from 12-3 p.m. for the CBLA Scholarship Jazz Brunch. You’ll enjoy a fabulous buffet, energizing jazz and fantastic fellowship as we raise money in support of the Second Generation and Esperanza Scholarships. This year’s event will be held in the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture and the ticket price includes an unlimited brunch buffet, special brunch beverages, and full access to the museum (brunch ends at 3 p.m., access to the museum is available until 5 p.m.). Music will be provided by UMBC student members of the… Continue Reading Join Us for a Jazz Brunch!

Alumni Take Flight with Robo Raven III

Mar 17, 2014 / 5 minutes of reading

Man has long envied the avian ability of flight. Wings offer the opportunity for flight, yes, but also for exploration and a different point of view. Now, three UMBC alumni are working to borrow that vantage point through the Robo Raven project at the University of Maryland, College Park. We spoke with Meyerhoff alumni Ariel Perez-Rosado ’11, M19, mechanical engineering; Luke Roberts ’12, M20, mechanical engineering; and Alex Holness ’13, M20, mechanical engineering, about their continued connection in graduate school and what it is like to work on this amazing micro air vehicle. Q: Why did you decide to study… Continue Reading Alumni Take Flight with Robo Raven III

Celebrating Retriever Love This Valentine’s Day!

Feb 14, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing some pictures of Retrievers who fell in love at UMBC. After all, Retriever Love is a beautiful thing! Click here to check out our album of individuals who have met and fallen in love at UMBC. We also want to wish our alums a very happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for showing UMBC your love as you support us throughout the year. If you have your own Retriever Love story, we’d love to hear about it! Please email us your story and a few pictures of you and your special UMBC soul mate… Continue Reading Celebrating Retriever Love This Valentine’s Day!

We love our alumni!

Feb 12, 2014 / 1 minute of reading

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and we want to take a moment to tell you, our UMBC alumni, how much we

Career Q&A: Marlayna Demond ’11, Visual Arts, Photographer

Oct 2, 2013 / 4 minutes of reading

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with photographer Marlayna Demond ’11, Visual Arts, about what it’s like to run her own photography business and work for UMBC at the same time. Name: Marlayna Demond Job Title: Photographer Employer: self and UMBC Scholarships Received at UMBC: Linehan Scholar Q: Tell us a little bit about how you wound up at UMBC. I knew I wanted to go somewhere that had a strong art program, but I also knew I didn’t want to go to an art school… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Marlayna Demond ’11, Visual Arts, Photographer

Anita Jackson '80 recognized by the Associated Black Charities

Aug 11, 2011 / 1 minute of reading

From the Baltimore Sun: “The Associated Black Charities annual gala, “African-Americans in Corporate Leadership,” recognized Catonsville resident Anita Jackson, economic development director for Baltimore Gas & Electric, during the June 11 event at Martin’s West.” Read the full story.

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