Hang Ten with New Friends
When UMBC’s volleyball team headed to the University of Southern… Continue Reading Hang Ten with New Friends
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Bird Brainiac
At UMBC, we welcome Retrievers of all stripes… and feathers.… Continue Reading Bird Brainiac
Her Story of History
Ellicott City, founded 250 years ago this year, holds more… Continue Reading Her Story of History
Coppersmith is America East “Woman of the Year”—the first in UMBC history
Courtney Coppersmith ‘22, biochemistry and molecular biology, was named America East Woman of the Year. Coppersmith is the first Retriever in university history to achieve this honor and only the second softball player ever represented. Continue Reading Coppersmith is America East “Woman of the Year”—the first in UMBC history
Simons Foundation provides $2.5M to support UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars, plans New York replication
UMBC and the Simons Foundation share the goal of diversifying the pipeline of STEM professionals. When Simons was looking for a partner to help them grow their work in that area, UMBC was the perfect fit. Continue Reading Simons Foundation provides $2.5M to support UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars, plans New York replication
Challenging the status quo and inspiring young women in tech
As a Cybersecurity and Center for Women in Technology Scholar from São Paulo, Brazil, Priscila de Almeida Feitosa ’22, computer science, found like-minded classmates at UMBC—students who wanted to change the status quo of representation in technology fields. Continue Reading Challenging the status quo and inspiring young women in tech