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Robert Provine, Psychology, in Vox and on Today.com

In an article published October 31 on Vox.com, Psychology Professor Robert Provine was quoted extensively about his research on hiccups and the evolution of behavior. He discussed how there’s...

Posted: November 6, 2014, 8:05 PM

Lego Legend

For children, a tub of Legos isn’t just a collection of brightly colored building blocks. It’s a means of self-expression and a tool for learning. But while many of us drift away from Legos,...

Posted: October 21, 2014, 1:00 PM

Pride Proven

UMBC’s Prove It! Campaign has added greatly to the quality of campus life during its six years of existence, including the creation of a green space outside the Fine Arts Building and a system for...

Posted: October 7, 2014, 1:00 PM

Outstanding Alumna: Kaliope Parthemos ’93

Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and...

Posted: October 5, 2014, 12:00 PM

Alums in the News: Chance, Sherman, Frampton, and Morgan

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! photo via washingtoncollegesports.com...

Posted: October 2, 2014, 8:00 AM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in BBC Future

As Psychology Professor Robert Provine puts it, “yawning may have the dubious distinction of being the least understood, common human behavior.” A recent in depth story published in BBC Future...

Posted: August 15, 2014, 5:54 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in New York Magazine

Can just talking and reading about bedbugs make you feel itchy? That’s a question New York Magazine set out to find the answer to in a recent post on its “Science of Us” blog. The author asked...

Posted: August 8, 2014, 4:07 PM