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From UMBC News and Magazine
Then & Now—Going on Tour
Sarah Darby regularly gets in thousands of steps walking backwards around campus. “I have never felt more burn in my legs. It’s like you’re using muscle groups that you don’t use when you walk...
Posted: November 21, 2025, 3:56 PM
Office Hours
Listening has defined the early years of President Valerie Sheares Ashby’s tenure at UMBC, starting with her series of Bold Conversations to hear the many diverse Retriever voices. She continues...
Posted: December 9, 2024, 12:33 PM
Restaurateur and Retriever Lane Harlan goes back for seconds
Some have dark wood and cozy corners, some have bright, natural light and textured walls—but each of Lane Harlan’s establishments can be looked at like a love letter to the people of Baltimore,...
Posted: April 2, 2024, 2:18 PM
Music Man
Devin Walker ’89, political science, is a man with a plan. And a cause and a vision and a passion. Oh, and a Grammy nomination. “Uncle Devin, the Children’s Drumcussionist,” as he’s...
Posted: October 3, 2022, 3:42 PM
There’s No Such Thing As Small Politics
As election season heats up and campaign posters begin to cram our sidewalks, the public eye is often drawn to government leaders. In UMBC’s own community, you’ll find alumni serving in impressive...
Posted: May 29, 2020, 9:39 PM
4 Reasons Gerrymandering is Getting Worse
John Rennie Short, Professor, School of Public Policy, UMBC November’s midterm elections are some of the most eagerly awaited, closely watched and hyperpartisan for many years. But the results...
Posted: October 29, 2018, 2:18 PM