“We were asking serious questions about developing cures for cancer and how we use composite materials in the mechanical engineering lab,” shared Oliver Myers, describing his experience as a member of the first cohort of Meyerhoff Scholars at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC community gathers to reflect on campus culture over the last 50 years
Dr. Hrabowski discussed UMBC’s success since it opened its doors in 1966, as well as important national education issues. Continue Reading Maryland Public Television highlights UMBC’s 50 years of growth and achievement
“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
The inaugural GRIT-X featured some of the university community’s most fascinating new research and creative work in three sets of 10-minute talks that covered topics from the process for creating a successful theatre company to dealing with contaminants in local watersheds. Continue Reading GRIT-X showcases groundbreaking UMBC research, scholarship, and creative achievement
“This has been a 50-year experiment in Catonsville,” Pres. Hrabowski explained. “Can you bring people together from all races, backgrounds, and religions, and have them learning how to work together, to live together, and to listen to each other? That’s what we’re in the process of doing in our country, and it’s what we believe we are doing on this campus and will do even more of in the time to come.” Continue Reading Founders Day celebrates 50 years of inclusive excellence at UMBC
Retrievers came together as a community on Sept. 17 to celebrate the remarkable story of UMBC. As one alumna and staff member shared, “This is my community… [Tonight] reminded me that I will always be a UMBC alumna, and UMBC will always be my home.” Continue Reading Thousands gather at UMBC for historic 50th anniversary celebration
Thousands of Retrievers and their families will gather on campus for a golden anniversary weekend with over a hundred features, including special events, family activities, performances, athletic matches, reunions, tours, and socials. Continue Reading UMBC community festival will celebrate 50 years of grit and greatness (and puppies), Sept. 16-19
Just days ahead of UMBC’s 50th anniversary celebration, U.S. News & World Report has again affirmed the university’s continued standing as one of the most innovative colleges in the nation, among the best in teaching and setting new standards for student success. Continue Reading U.S. News again honors UMBC as a national leader in innovation and teaching
UMBC greeted 2,800 new Retrievers during Welcome Week 2016, in a 50th anniversary year kick-off spotlighted by Baltimore-area newspapers. Continue Reading UMBC “turns golden” and kicks off 50th anniversary year with first week of celebrations
“We are producing great outcomes and people see it,” says Yvette Mozie-Ross, vice provost of enrollment management and planning, in a new magazine feature highlighting UMBC’s arrival on the national stage. Continue Reading Baltimore Magazine features UMBC in its 2016 College guide
“UMBC wants to see every student succeed—they provide you with the tools, people, and resources to make sure you get where you want to go in life,” one student told Princeton Review. Continue Reading UMBC named one of the nation’s top universities in 2017 Princeton Review guide
Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams ’06 Ph.D., public policy, now deputy surgeon general, is one of several public policy alumni to be recognized with a high-level appointment in recent months. Continue Reading UMBC School of Public Policy alumni advance as leaders in higher education and public health
