A new article by The Daily Record’s Dan Leaderman traces the history of UMBC, from its roots as a university community defying definition to a nationally ranked “research powerhouse.” Continue Reading The Daily Record on UMBC at 50: A national leader in teaching and innovation
Mohamed Hussein ’14, will swim the 200 meter individual medley, and Cleopatra Borel ’02 will compete in the track and field shot put competition. Continue Reading Retrievers in Rio: UMBC alumni compete on the world stage at the 2016 Olympics
UMBC is “a campus deeply committed to pushing America to change the culture of STEM to be more inclusive,” notes Savoy Magazine in a vivid five-page education feature on the university’s leadership at age 50. Continue Reading Savoy Magazine honors UMBC’s national leadership in inclusive excellence
Less a week after FORBES named UMBC one of the nation’s top 100 public universities, MONEY magazine has confirmed it, describing UMBC as an academic powerhouse and a solid value for students and their families. Continue Reading MONEY magazine recognizes UMBC as a top public university with an “impressive record”
The 9th Annual FORBES Top Colleges list also ranks UMBC highly among top research universities nationwide and top colleges in the northeastern U.S. Continue Reading Forbes recognizes UMBC as one of the nation’s top 100 public universities
“Students here are given access to academic and social resources usually reserved for those attending mammoth public institutions or pricey private colleges,” the Fiske Guide notes. Continue Reading 2017 Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes UMBC for top academics, supportive community
“What we’ve worked to do at UMBC…is to look in the mirror,” Dr. Hrabowski explained. “We have a theory of change that we’ve been working on now for almost 20 years that focuses on how you create communities of empowerment for students…but also how we rethink the teaching and learning process.” Continue Reading Pres. Hrabowski focuses on building supportive learning communities at NYT Higher Ed Leaders Forum
Reflecting on Bimal Sinha’s work to expand statistics at UMBC is like watching “an acorn…growing into a mighty oak,” says CNMS dean Bill LaCourse. Continue Reading UMBC celebrates the career of Bimal Sinha at 10th annual Probability and Statistics Day
“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
“Today, 16,000 people live and work on campus, and we recognize that our actions, or inactions, are tied directly to the health of the Chesapeake Bay,” writes President Hrabowski. Continue Reading Chesapeake Bay Foundation highlights UMBC’s focus on environmental stewardship
As UMBC heads into its 50th year, we’ve been looking back on our tales of grit and moments of greatness. What better time to do that than the Endowed Scholarship Luncheon, a yearly event where donors meet the students who’ve benefited from their contributions? Throughout this spring’s luncheon, speakers stressed the importance of investing in young people, and how education can bring forth greatness from humble beginnings. Sylvia Brown came from such beginnings in rural Virginia, and said that she wouldn’t have been able to get where she is today – teacher, administrator, philanthropist – without the help of caring… Continue Reading “Because We Can”: Endowed Scholarship Luncheon Celebrates Philanthropy at UMBC
On the eve of UMBC’s 50th anniversary, the university will grant honorary degrees two national higher education leaders: Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust and Clemson University President James Clements, a three-time UMBC alumnus. Continue Reading Harvard and Clemson presidents to speak at UMBC commencement ahead of 50th anniversary
